Paddle in the City- Service Industry Day!

We are offering a special 2 for $40 price for this event!

The Paddle in the City- Service Industry Day! brought to you by HERO USA is for everyone in the hospitality industry. Come join us to to participate in a level one American Canoe Association introduction to paddling. Unwind the weekend grind with a 3.6 mile adventure in a canoe, kayak or stand up paddleboard right through the heart of Downtown Columbus and the award winning Scioto Mile then ending in the serenity of the Scioto Audubon Metro Park peninsula.

The start location is the Lower Olentangy Boat Ramp, 650 West Nationwide Blvd, (West of Huntington Park) and Take Out is at Scioto Audubon Park, 400 W. Whittier Street, Columbus, OH.

Participants will receive a 15 minute introduction to paddling safety and skills course conducted by HERO USA instructors. Immediately following the safety course, participants will enjoy a 60 to 90 minute paddle on the newly restored Scioto River corridor to take in the sights and sounds of downtown Columbus. Additional on-water instruction is provided during the paddle. All paddles are accompanied by ACA certified instructor river guides.

At the conclusion, participants are shuttled back to the start location at 650 Nationwide Blvd.

WHAT TO EXPECT/BRING:

1. Please bring your own water or beverage.      ***THERE WILL BE FREE LACROIX***

2. Wear appropriate shoes/sandals NO FLIP FLOPS

3. A towel and change of clothes as you may get wet

4. Pets under 50 lbs welcome and must be pre-arranged

PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO START OF EVENT.