Challenge Se7en: Paddle Tour

Challenge Se7en: Paddle Tour

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Times: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Ages: 18 & older, experienced paddlers only
Cost: (space is limited and registration is required)
• Reserve a kayak, paddle, PFD, & registration – $25.00 per person
• Bring your own kayak, paddle, PFD, & registration – $13.00 per person
Location: Graham-Mebane Lake • 3218 Bason Road, Mebane, NC 27302

Enjoy a new adventure! Join us on the Challenge Se7en: Paddle Tour, a 7-mile round-trip kayak paddle tour on Graham-Mebane Lake. Experience more of this breathtaking 650-acre lake than normally seen on our 2-hour paddles. We’ll pass by the old spillway, cross through the ski area, and then continue behind the high school and into the quiet waters of Mill Creek. There we have good chances of seeing ducks, egrets, herons, turtles and other wildlife. Mill Creek is our halfway and turnaround point, so we’ll take a breather, pictures, and hydrate there before starting back. Because of the length of this paddle, we invite only experienced paddlers aged 18 and older to sign up. You may reserve one of our sit-on-top kayaks or bring your own.

Online registration is currently open and closes at 5:00pm the day prior to the paddle tour date or when maximum attendance is reached. You will receive a confirmation receipt through email at the time of booking. For more information, please call Graham-Mebane Lake at (919) 563-6544. To register online and secure your space, please visit https://www.cityofgraham.com/grpd-lake-programs-events/.

Register Online

Prerequisites

• Know how to swim
• Experienced paddler
• Kayakers should be experienced and moderately fit for this trip
• Review and complete the waiver
• Must wear properly fitted PFD (for paddling) while on water
• Water bottle (attach to vest or kayak)

What to Wear

• Comfortable clothes (dress for the weather)
• Wicking or quick dry
• Synthetic instead of cotton
• Water shoes
• Hat/Sunglasses (with a strap to secure to you)

Suggested Additional Items

• Sunscreen (leave in a dry sack or in a vehicle once applied)
• Dry Sack and/or Waterproof phone case
• Towel
• Snacks

Cancelation Policy: Must cancel by 5:00pm the day before the paddle program date. No refunds will be issued for cancelations after this time.

Inclement Weather Updates: All paddle programs are subject to cancelation or postponement due to weather. In the event of inclement weather, attendees will be offered the choice of a rain date if possible, or a refund. Please provide a valid email address during registration to ensure you receive confirmation and communication regarding your paddle program.