Paddle for the Promise

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Covenant Hospice and the Fort Walton Beach Yacht Club are teaming up to present the inaugural "Paddle for the Promise" stand-up paddleboard race to benefit Covenant Hospice. This event will be held at the FWB Yacht Club on Saturday August 3. A series of races for all skill levels will be held beginning at 9 a.m.Participants can choose between the 5-mile elite or 1-mile recreational course as well as a three-person relay race. A separate 1-mile race will be offered for youth aged 12 & under. To top it off, a SUP jousting tournament is sure to make waves as gladiators clad in their most creative costumes attempt to knock one another in the water. An awards ceremony and post-race celebration with food, beverages and live music will be sponsored by Fudpucker's on Okaloosa Island from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration fees are $30 for each race entry and $20 for the youth and 1-mile race. Fees include an event t-shirt and goody bag as well as the post-race celebration.Advance registration online at www.eventsatcovenant.org/paddle or in person at Covenant Hospice in FWB at 220 Eglin Pkwy. NE. Day of event registration fees increase by $10. For information on Sponsorship Opportunities or on-site vendor applications call Jenni Perkins 850-598-5003 or jenni.perkins@covenanthospice.org. Event website: www.eventsatcovenant.org/paddle