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Foster City 2009
A Paddling FUNraiser
for the Environment

Saturday, June 13, 2009
10am - 1pm

Leo J Ryan Park
Foster City, California

200 Paddlers and 25+ Environmental Organizations Raising Bucks for the Planet

Aquan will give a 10% discount coupon to everyone who signs up
15% off coupon if you raise $100-$199in pledges
20% off coupon if you raise $200-$499 in pledges.
25% off coupon if you raise $500 or more in pledges.
All pledge-raisers get a raffle ticket for a big prize!


Join us on Saturday June 13, 2009, Foster City.  Only $25 to register. Limited #s of rental boats available for $20/single or $25/double.  Paddlers raise pledges for their favorite registered Environmental Nonprofit Group.
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How are you likely to arrive?
 There's plenty of parking but Green Transportation Encouraged!  EIther way, tell us how are you likely to arrive.
Street parking
BART
CalTrain
Muni

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 Catalyst for Youth to cover expenses.  (Click any of the links to see the nonprofit's website.)

Catalyst for Youth
Sail Through Cancer
Shanti
Women's Cancer Resource Center - WCRC

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. 
Each pass is about a mile around the lagoon, as many times as you would like to paddle the course.
People Paddle Course
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Perfect for beginners or old time paddlers alike.  Paddle along the spectacular Foster City lagoon as many times as you would like.  Some people paddle around once, others make several circuits, the fce is yours.
  • 10am - Launch
  • Paddle Foster City (keeping legal distance from the landmarks).
  • Paddle back to Ryan Park.  Raft up in the Cove.
  • Paddle back for the big People Paddle After Party and Aquanfest.
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:  
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$25 Half Price Training:
 Check here if you would like to participate in a  $25  HALF PRICE kayak training class sponsored by Aquan Sports of San Carlos

         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, Aquan Watersport is offering deep discounts for the day.
Check here and complete this box if you want to reserve a rental boat on June 13, 2009.  Boats generously provided for well below going rate by Aquan Watersports

NOTE: Even if you reserve a kayak here, you ALSO must contact Vince at Aquan Watersport (650)593-6060 vince@aquansports.com before June 12,  11:59pm to reserve your kayak.

WARNING: Rental kayaks are in short supply, so reserve now if you need a boat, and contact Vince immediately.  All boats will available by 9am and must be checked back in by 1pm on June 13, 2009.
If You Reserve a Kayak Before 11:59pm June 12, 2009
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 June 13, 2009 11:59pm waiting for you  on Saturday June 13

If you will be paddling with a partner, please enter their name here:
If You Reserve a Kayak On or After 12:01am June 12, 2009

Boat rental closes Thursday June 12, 2009 11:59pm
People Paddle registration is still open for $25/person
Registration closes June 13, 2009 11:59pm.

However, boat reservations after June 12 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.   Contact Vince at Aquan Watersports (650)593-6060 vince@aquansports.com as soon as you can to see if boats are still available.

Come to the park to rent kayaks on Sunday June 13.
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
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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 Essential Eligibility Requirements. 


Dates to note:

  • Training.
    • Saturday TBD, 2009  Training 1-4pm Foster City Aquan Watersports, Cost: $25
    • Sunday TBD, 2009 Training 1-3pm Foster City Aquan Watersports, Cost: $25
      • Rescue Training. The focus of this clinic is quick recovery after a capsize. You will be able to rent and use sea-touring kayaks which are more comfortable and performance oriented. We will learn and practice the following rescues:
      • paddle float rescue
      • assisted T rescue
      • other quick rescues
    • Saturday TBD 2009  5pm-7pm  Foster City Aquan Watersports, Cost: $25/person
      • Basic kayaking skills
      • 4-way kayak maneuvering
      • Efficient paddling technique
      • Short practice race
    • Wednesday TBD, 2009 6pm-8pm  Foster City Aquan Watersports, Cost: $25/person
      • Basic kayaking skills
      • 4-way kayak maneuvering
      • Efficient paddling technique
      • Short practice race
    • Saturday TBD, 2009 3pm-5pm   Foster City Aquan Watersports, Cost: $25/person
      • Basic kayaking skills
      • 4-way kayak maneuvering
      • Efficient paddling technique
      • Short practice race
  • Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:59pm Half price boat rental closes
  • Friday, June 12, 2009 11:59pm Online People Paddle Registration Closes
    • Note: We may close registration earlier if we fill up before June 12, 2009.
  • Saturday & Sunday June 14-15, 2009 Aquanfest Paddlefest, Foster City
  • People Paddle Saturday, June 13, 2009 (schedule is subject to change)
    • Park on the street, park at the park, or better yet, take mass transit.
    • 8:30am: Volunteers arive
    • 8:30am: Participant's Registration Opens at Pier 40
    • 10:00am: Launch and raft-up at the end of Pier 40
    • 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, a free BBQ (to registered paddlers, and cheer on the top fundraisers as they win big prizes.

Don't Forget:
Aquan will give a 10% discount coupon to everyone who signs up
15% off coupon if you raise $100-$199in pledges
20% off coupon if you raise $200-$499 in pledges.
25% off coupon if you raise $500 or more in pledges.
All pledge-raisers get a raffle ticket for a big prize!


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.

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