Sundowner Series  Paddle Clinic and Time Trials 
on  Upper Saranac Lake

Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
 August 19 

Try Out A Boat At The Sundowner Series

Paddling is the best way to prepare for canoe and kayak races. Participate in the Sundowner Series and get more time “in the seat!”   Held every other Tuesday from June until August, the Sundowner Series features a paddling clinic and six-mile time trial each session. The time trials are a great place to experiment with new paddling partners or boats. The time trials draw a mixed crowd of canoe racing newcomers and seasoned veterans, each working on their skills. There is often a wide range of boats represented, from solo guideboats and kayaks to tandem 4 and 8-person canoes.

 This summer we are adding a new AWA member benefit at the Sundowner Series through MAC’s Canoe Livery. Paddlers will now be able to try out the canoe of their choice (subject to availability) at no cost during these sessions.  Call MAC’S at 891-1176 ahead of time to find out what is available and reserve a boat. MAC’S will bring guideboats, solo, tandem, C-4 and voyageur canoes to the boat launch if people want to try them out!  Keep in mind, the time trials are often a good time to experience paddling in an 8-person voyageur canoe, as seats in these boats are often not filled until minutes before the race.

The Sundowner Series is held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from June to August, starting June 10. Paddlers meet at the Saranac Inn state boat launch at 6 p.m. Sessions are $10 each. AWA members are free. Plan to join us after the paddling at MAC’S Canoe Livery for burgers, refreshments and lots of talk about our favorite subject.