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This year’s FLOTILLA theme is about choosing your own adventure. Show up for fun, for friends, for summer, and for a cause you care about. Come as you are in all of your glory.

Trust us when we say: anything goes for how you want to participate! Trek up the river solo, rally your buddies, or form a team.

Float, race, sail, paddle, heckle.. ‘til your heart’s content.

PRE-PADDLE LOGISTICS

9:00-10:00 DROP OFF your BOATS @ Glidden Point Oyster Farms: 637 River Rd. Edgecomb

9:45-10:30 CATCH THE SHUTTLE (van ride to glidden point) pick up: Shuck Station @ 68 Main St. Newcastle

Ready, set GO!

11:00 Paddle Starts

12:30 After Party @ Shuck Station

(Boogie, Chow, Celebrate, Awards Ceremony)

4:00 High-Five, Wrap Up

Wait, awards? like, real ones?

Heck yes! And for those of you out there that love a little recognition, pick the category that suits your ultra-competitive personality best. You won’t be disappointed by the prizes for these four paddle stars.

Fastest Paddler: Dam Speedy

Slowest Paddler: Smells The Roses

Spirit & Spice: Costumes, Bedazzle, & Flare, Oh My!

Creative Vessel: Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose, Anyone?

  • We’re glad you’re thinking about safety! So are we. The facilitating and leading committee of folks has ample certified sea kayak guides, lifeguards, and a keen awareness of weather, tides, and conditions. We will have power boats on the water in case of emergency, and will delay or cancel the event if conditions are unsafe.

  • Yes, we’d love to have you come by The Shuck Station between 12:30 and 4:00 to celebrate the paddlers, enjoy live music, and rally around our program. There is no ticket fee to attend the after party only, but donations are greatly appreciated.

    Please note that if the event space reaches capacity, entrance to the after party will be prioritized to people who have purchased a ticket.

  • Super! Please email Engagement Manager Ali Stevenson to get signed up: ali@heartyroots.org

  • Our friends at Midcoast Kayak have you covered. Reach out to Mitch and his team to have a boat and necessary gear waiting for you at the shores of Glidden Point.

We’re going into our fourth year of this ridiculously fun, family friendly, river lovin’, heel stompin’, oyster shuckin’ gathering of folks. Approximately 275 of you wonderful humans graced us with your good vibes and salty spirits in 2024. You’re showing up for this mission aligned adventure because 1. You’re probably-mostly-always up for a good time, and 2. You know that the work that Hearty Roots does for youth development is imperative. Now more than ever before, our kids and teens need healthy relationships, emotionally supportive spaces, and rad adventures in the natural world.

Maybe you’re not up for paddling, but you want to see your buddy raise the most funds to support our meaningful mission? (Spoiler: your buddy could win free merch!)

THE JAMS

You know we’re going to go above and beyond with the ambiance and your invitation to shake your tail feather on the crushed shell dance floor at Shuck Station. We know a good jam when we hear ‘em, and that’s why we’ve lined up The Boney Rolls:

Dominic Lavoie I Stu Mahan I Mike Chasse I Richard Corson

Step into a time machine and take a sonic ride through the golden era of rock with The Boney Rolls— a band that channels the raw energy, melody, and spirit of the 60’s and 70’s. With a deep love for the classics, they bring to life the music of Tom Petty, The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Neil Young, Pink Floyd, and more, delivering each song with authenticity, fire, and a groove that keeps audiences coming back for more.

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Can Your Business Get In On The Fun? You Betcha!

There are three ways your business can support this benefit paddle & party. You decide what’s best for your organization and how you want to get involved.

  1. Make a Monetary Donation:

2. Donate a rad prize for the award ceremony, or beverages to keep our costs low,

3. Sign up 10 of your employees as a team to represent your business for the paddle.

Please reach out with any questions regarding business sponsorship to ali stevenson: ali@heartyroots.org