Eagle Nest Lake “Paddle It!”
July 1, 2018
Organizer: Enchanted Circle Gateway Museum,
Co-Sponsors: Friends of Eagle Nest Lake State Park
Village of Eagle Nest
PROPOSED SCHEDULE: Canoe, Kayak & SUP Events
NOTE: 100, 250 & 500 Meter Races recommended per sanction standards
Events Start at 8:30AM: All Events Finish at State Park Visitor Center
- 100 Meter (1 Person) Stand Up Paddle Board , Canoe & Kayak
- 100 Meter (2 Person) Stand Up Paddle Board , Canoe & Kayak
- 250 Meter Sprint (1 Person) Stand Up Paddle Board , Canoe & Kayak
- 250 Meter Sprint (2 Person) Stand Up Paddle Board , Canoe & Kayak
- 500 Meter Sprint (1 Person) Stand Up Paddle Board , Canoe & Kayak
- 500 Meter Sprint (2 Person) Stand Up Paddle Board , Canoe & Kayak
- 2-Mile Endurance Paddle (1 Person) Canoe & Kayak Only (Scramble Start)
- 2-Mile Endurance Paddle (2 Person) Canoe & Kayak Only (Scramble Start)
- Paddle By/Salute Photos All Watercraft
@ Visitor Center
- Recreational Dam & Wildlife Paddle All Watercraft
- Watercraft Demonstrations – Paddling, Eskimo Roll, Portaging, etc.
Pre- Registration by Phone (Recommended):
- 505-603-9985 or
- Museum Walk-in
- Registration Fee $20 includes “Paddle It!” logo ball cap ($20 value, see pic)
- Awards for 1st Place (Group & Watercraft)
Registration:
- 10A - 4P Friday June 29 @ Gateway Museum
- 10A - 4P Saturday, June 30 @ Gateway Museum
Late Registration:
- 7AM – 8AM @ Eagle Nest Lake Park Office, Sunday, July 1st - Morning of Races
Event Assignment/Numbers
- Issued at Eagle Nest Lake State Park Office by volunteer staff
Watercraft Staging Area
- Staging Area at North Boat Ramp – All Watercraft (see map)
SAFETY
1. All participants MUST SIGN A WAIVER OF LIABILITY, parents for those under age of 18
2. All participants must wear the appropriate PFD (Personal Flotation Device)
3. All participants must have a 15'-20' line attached to the bow of the watercraft
4. All participants must have an emergency whistle
5. All participants must comply with any additional safety equipment as may be required
by US Coast Guard Regulations and/or New Mexico State
6. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be requested on standby.
Paddle It!
- Eagle Nest, 87718
- to
- Eagle Nest Lake State Park
- $20.00 Registration Fee includes "Paddle It!" logo ball cap and awards for 1st Place (Group and Watercraft)


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