Serene 18 Paddle Race looks to help Stallings Island donkeys
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The second annual Serene 18 Paddle Race is returning to Columbia County this weekend.
A campaign by Columbia County’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau showcases 18 miles of water trails throughout the county.
It’s all to benefit the Stallings Island donkeys.
“Basically what we’re trying to do is highlight each one of the routes throughout the years,” said Andy Colbert, race director. “We did Betty’s Branch last year, and now doing the Dam Route this year which is about a seven-mile paddle from here.”
The Serene 18 highlights five different water routes throughout Columbia County.
Colbert says each year they want to run a different course.
This year, they’ll start below Thurmond Dam and continue down the river to the railroad bridge.
“It’s actually a fairly straight course, which is awesome, it’s about seven miles, and even with the water flow, typically in the morning it’s low water so it’s basically paddling a super long lake,” he said.
This part of the river is wide, giving you options on how to run the race.
“It’s not perfectly straight, you’ve got some mild twists and turns, so really picking your line, I guess, is going to be the real telltale,” said Colbert.
He’s expecting some good competition. Racers from across the southeast are signed up.
“These people that are coming are pretty serious racers, and we’re excited about it,” he said.
The race is open to anyone. If you’re interested in g up, click here.
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