The 12^th Annual Tybee Island Sea Kayak Races to benefit the Tybee Island Marine Science Center will take place this Saturday June 12^th.

There will be three races with staggered start times. The Tybee River Race (start time 8:30am) follows a 6 ½ mile course on the tidal river separating Tybee and Little Tybee Islands and is for those interested in testing their speed and endurance. The Little Tybee Challenge (start time 8:45am) follows an 8 mile course and is for those who want to challenge a full range of sea kayaking skills. This race will circumnavigate part of Little Tybee Island, passing through narrow tidal creeks, broad tidal rivers, open coastal areas, and two surf zones. The Race Across the River (start time 11:15am) held to give major sponsors an opportunity to compete for a grand prize.

Participants will meet at A-J’s Dockside, 1315 Chatham Ave., here on Tybee. Sign-in for the first 2 races will be from 7:15-8am. The fee for each race is $45 per person (ACA members – $40). Each participant will receive a t-shirt and a change to win in the raffle at the awards ceremony following the Race Across the River. Those interested in participating or for more information please visit TybeeMarineScience.org or call the Science Center at 912.786.5917.

 

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