Paddling

Join Camp Helen State Park staff for a Guided Kayak Eco Tour on Lake Powell, the largest coastal dune lake in North America. Must be 12 years of age or older and able to independently navigate your own kayak. Reservations are required - call the park at 850-233-5059.

Tours begin promptly at 9:00 AM, meet in the Visitor Center. Cash only fee is $30 and includes park entry, watercraft rental, life jacket, paddle and a donation to the Friends of Camp Helen State Park.

The 10th Annual Paddle at the Park is a standup paddle board race event, on the beautiful white sandy beaches of Henderson Beach State Park on Aug. 20, 2022. 

The event offers races for all age and skill levels, with its Kids’ Fun Paddle, 1-Mile Beginner Ride, 3-Mile Recreational Race, and 6-Mile Elite Race. Sponsored by HCA Florida Destin Emergency.

Join Camp Helen State Park staff for a guided Kayak Eco Tour on Lake Powell, the largest coastal dune lake in North America. 

The RUN/SUP Summer Races 2022 begins June 3rd! Beginning at 8:30 AM, races will be held every other Friday in June and July at the BoatHouse Paddle Club on Western Lake in Watercolor. These are informal, fun, family friendly events. Distances may vary due to wind and weather, approximately 1 mile run and 1 mile stand up paddle.

Main Street DeFuniak Springs is set to host its inaugural Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 2, 2021.

Registration for the event is now open for Patriot’s Run & Paddle in WaterColor on Saturday September 11, 2021. For more info or to get registered, just click here: Patriot's Run & Paddle

Formerly known as Paddle at the Porch, now in its 9th year, the annual event is moving to Henderson Beach State Park in Destin and getting a name change - Paddle at the Park Sponsored by Destin ER. Held on Aug. 21, 2021, it features 1- and 3-mile recreational races and a 6-mile elite race, to be followed by awards, food & fun! Also, they are welcoming two new categories in the 3-mile race: kayaks and inflatables.

Distillery 98 is celebrating their first year in business on Saturday, May 22 with an all-day celebration including a paddle board race on Eastern Lake followed by a crawfish boil, local live music, and raffle at the local distillery to benefit Gulf Therapy.