Paddle Your Way Through the Second Annual Cow Harbor Paddlefest

All Long Island paddlers are welcome to paddle their way through the second annual Cow Harbor Paddlefest to support the Northport Fire Department.

The races kick off on Saturday, Aug. 15 at Steers Beach and are open to both kayakers and stand up paddleboarders.

There are different course options for the competitive and noncompetitive paddlers:

• 6 mile race— Paddlers will navigate their way through the course in protected waters along the shores of Northport, Ashroken and Eaton’s Neck.
• 3 mile race— Paddle through protected waters along the shores of Northport and Ashroken.
• 3 mile poker paddle/ recreational paddle— Poker Paddle allows participants to paddle at their own pace to five designated stops along the course. Paddlers will pick up a chip at each stop. When paddlers finish, they can turn in the chips for their poker hand. Best hand wins a prize.

Awards will be given to the first place finishers in each age category for each class.

Due to last year’s success, there will be a limited number of paddlers.

T-shirts and goodie bags will be awarded to the first 75 registered paddlers. Register here.

Event schedule:

• 7:30-8:30 a.m.— Registration
• 8:45 a.m.— Mandatory paddler meeting
• 9:30 a.m.— Staggered start
• 11 a.m.-3p.m.— After party, awards, hanging out

There will be stand up paddleboard and kayak demonstrations, vendors, music and food in addition to the paddling activities.

Spectators also need to register for the BeachFest After Party. Cost is $10 for the food prepared by Northport firefighters. Register here.

All participants should come prepared for the sun and the water. Check out race preparation requirements here.

For more information, email info@cowharborpaddlefest.org.

Presenting sponsor is Britannia Yachting Center and BechFest sponsor is Metric Subaru of Huntington.