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People Paddle
for AIDS - Register
San Francisco 2008
A Paddling FUNraiser
Sunday, May 4, 2008 10am - 1pm
South Beach Harbor at South Beach Harbor
San Francisco, California
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Hosted by
Healing Waters

Join us on Sunday May 4, 2008, South Beach Harbor, San Francisco. Only $25 to register. Limited #s of rental boats available for $20/single or $25/double. Paddlers raise pledges for their favorite registered AIDS Service Organization.

Thank you for registering to paddle! A non-refundable per paddler registration fee of $25 helps offset the cost of event expenses. There is no minimum pledge requirement for paddling with us, all we ask is that you do the best you can to raise pledges for your favorite listed cause. Note that we have a limited number of participant slots, so please register asap. When we fill up or run out of rental boats/gear, we will close registration.

NOTE:

Boat rental closes Thursday May 01, 2008 11:59pm

Registration closes Saturday May 02, 2008 11:59pm.

YOU get to select where the money goes by selecting any of our partner organizations (listed below).

The first place FUNDRAISING paddler gets first pick of any one silent auction item. ("First place fundraising" is determined by funds COLLECTED at the start of the award's ceremony. Sorry, pledges not collected by the start of the awards ceremony do not count.)

Questions? Email Us at peoplepaddle@regathon.com

Your Contact Info All information is kept strictly confidential * required fields

Your Full Name*:

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Your Email Address:

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Please use an email address you check often. We will automatically email you a pledge notification to this email address every time someone pledges in your name.

Your Street Address:

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Emergency Contact Name

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How are you likely to arrive?

The Giants are away, so there should be adequate street parking. Some parking meters are free on Sundays, but be sure to check your meter. Unload your gear at South Beach Harbor then park on the street or in Giant’s Lot B. Green Transportation Encouraged! EIther way, tell us how are you likely to arrive.
Street parking
BART
CalTrain
Muni
Parking in nearby Giant's Lot B. Gear dropoff at South Beach Harbor, park in Giant's Lot B.
Other:

Select your favorite nonprofit?

Unlike most x-a-thons, YOU get to select where your pledges go. Select your favorite organization listed below to "champion". 85% of all money you raise goes directly to your favorite organization, 15% goes to Healing Waters to cover expenses. (Click any of the links to see the nonprofit's website.)

Healing Waters
360: The Positive Care Center at UCSF
AIDS Health Project
AIDS Emergency Fund
AIDS Legal Referral Panel (ALRP)
Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center
Bay Area Young Positives
Glide Foundation
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California
HIV Education & Prevention Project of Alameda County
Mission Neighborhood Health Center
Native American Health Center
New Leaf Services
OneBrick
PAWS of San Francisco
Positive Force/Stop AIDS Project
Positive Resource Center
Project Inform
Project Open Hand
Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation
Shanti
Vital Life Services
Women's HIV Program at UCSF
WORLD Women Organized to Respond to Life Threatening Disease

Note: Inclusion of a nonprofit group above does NOT imply sponsorship or involvement by that group for People Paddle.

Tell us about your association with these, or any similar organizations. Eg, volunteer, board member, client, etc.

Are you registering to paddle as a team? If so, enter the team name here.

Enter a team name (50 characters max):

Note: Is this your company's team? If so, why not ask your company your company for a sponsorship for your favorite AIDS Service Organization?

Do you have any special medical or accessibility needs we should know about, etc?

Please let us know here if you want extra help getting into your kayak so we can allocate volunteers to treat you right and be on hand. Do you have any special medical or accessibility needs? All information you share with us will be held in strictest confidence and will only be used by PeoplePaddle staff for PeoplePaddle purposes.

Review the Paddling Course

The course along the waterfront is gorgeous.

3 miles, under 2 hours to complete your course

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Perfect for beginners or old time paddlers alike. Paddle along the spectacular San Francisco waterfront.

10am - Launch at South Beach Harbor
Paddle to the Bay Bridge (keeping legal distance from the tower).
Turn around in front of the unmissable landmark "Cupid's Arrow"
Paddle back to South Beach Harbor and stop if you are tired.
Continue to McCovey Cove if you're up for it. Raft up in the Cove.
Paddle back to South Beach Harbor for the big People Paddle After Party.

NOTE: Courses are subject to change or cancellation based on weather, resources, permits, or the decision of the People Paddle crew. We reserve the right to refuse service to any participant for any reason. All paddlers must wear U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD (Personal Floation Device).

Gender Class:

TShirt size:

$25 Half Price Training:

Check here if you would like to participate in a $25 HALF PRICE kayak training class sponsored by City Kayak of San Francisco.

Complete Training Schedule & more Info

All classes included KAYAKS AND ALL GEAR at no extra charge for training only.

Additional rental fees apply if you rent a kayak on the day of the event.

Note: We HIGHLY recommend training and at least one trip along the course before the event. Heh, half price! Can't beat that! Great refresher for experienced paddlers, too!

Rental boats. You are welcomed/encouraged to use your own paddlecraft if you have one. If you would like to rent a kayak, City Kayak is offering deep discounts for the day.

Check here and complete this box if you want to reserve a rental boat on May 04, 2008. Boats generously provided for well below going rate by City Kayak

NOTE: Even if you reserve a kayak here, you ALSO must contact Ted at City Kayak (415) 357-1010 tc@citykayak.com before May 01, 11:59pm to reserve your kayak.

WARNING: Rental kayaks are in short supply, so reserve now if you need a boat, and contact Ted immediately. All boats will available by 9am and must be checked back in by 1pm on May 04, 2008.

If You Reserve a Kayak Before 11:59pm May 01, 2008
Rental boats are $20 / single (half price) or $25 / double (half price)

	I do not need to rent a boat: I'll bring my own or borrow one
	Reserve a Single Person single-seat Rental Kayak
	Reserve a TWO Person two-seat Rental Kayak

We will have all kayaks pre-reserved by May 02, 2008 11:59pm waiting for you at South Beach Harbor on Sunday May 04.

If you will be paddling with a partner, please enter their name here:

If You Reserve a Kayak On or After 12:01am May 02, 2008

Boat rental closes Thursday May 01, 2008 11:59pm
People Paddle registration is still open for $25/person
Registration closes May 02, 2008 11:59pm.

However, boat reservations after May 01 are first come, first served and will be full price on or after Saturday May 03. $30/single boat, or $50/double boat. Boats will be available on a first come, first served basis on Sunday.

Go to the City Kayak webpage to rent kayaks:
http://www.citykayak.com/people_paddle_rental_reservation.htm

Anything else you would like to share about boat preferences? Comments about the type of boat you prefer? We cannot promise that we will be able to fulfill your request, but we will give it our best shot. Example: Sit On Top, Double, Sit-In, etc.

Height

ft, inches

Weight

(pounds) Age: years

Paddling Experience
What is your paddling experience level? Never paddled Beginner Intermediate Advanced Expert	How long have you been paddling? years paddling
Have you participated in any similar kayaking event before? If yes, please describe:	Any other paddling exploits? Foreign paddle trips, long distance trips, etc?

We use boat descriptions to track our paddlers while they are on the water. If you know the type of boat you will be paddling, please enter the information below. If you do not know the type of boat you will be paddling, or if you are using a rental boat, leave this information blank.

Boat Manufacturer:

Boat Model:

Boat Color:

Comments for your paddler's webpage? This data WILL be published on your webpage that will be read by your potential pledgers.

Comments for the PeoplePaddle Staff? This data will NOT be published and will ONLY be for staff! Biographical Data? Or are you a rank beginner (like most paddlers) who's never been in a kayak but is passionate about your cause? Are you an Olympic Athlete who will bringing your gold medals? What inspired you to register for PeoplePaddle? Anything else you'd like to tell us?

The Fine Print: All information you provide is strictly confidential and will be used exclusively by the PeoplePaddle staff for PeoplePaddle purposes only. All entrants must wear a U.S. Coast Guard Approved Personal Floatation Device. Event directors reserve the right to reclassify or refuse entry to any boat or paddler or group or organization. PeoplePaddle is open to paddlers of all ability levels, but all participants and volunteers must meet the ADA-required Essential Eligibility Requirements.

Dates to note:

Training. See the complete list of training AND reserve a rental kayak online:

http://www.citykayak.com/people_paddle_rental_reservation.htm

Thursday, May 01, 2008 11:59pm Half price boat rental closes
Friday, May 02, 2008 11:59pm Online People Paddle Registration Closes

Note: We may close registration earlier if we fill up before May 02, 2008.

People Paddle Sunday, May 04, 2008 (schedule is subject to change)

Park on the street, or park in Giant's Lot B, or take BART or CalTrain and walk a couple blocks to South Beach Harbor.
8:30am: Volunteers arive
8:30am: Participant's Registration Opens at South Beach Harbor
10:00am: Launch and raft-up at the end of South Beach Harbor
10:15am: Starting gun
Noon: Most paddlers finish. Total paddle time should be under 2 hours for you to complete the course.
1:00pm: All paddlers off the course.
After the paddle, enjoy live music by the Dreamdogs, a reasonably-priced barbeque, and help the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence cheer for the paddlers getting trophies.

Your $25 paddler entry fee can be paid immediately with a credit card.
Fee includes admission to the Awards Celebration.

Please click just once and wait up to 45 seconds after clicking the submit button.
Note: We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason.