Another Dam Race - Parker AZ - INCREDIBLE Event

SO. MUCH. FUN! HOW DO I SIGN UP?
All pertinent event info is or will be here: http://www.anotherdamrace.us/
REGISTRATION IS LIVE! StooooOOOOOked!

There are many paddle craft categories at ADR; this is beginner-friendly, yet there are plenty of advanced (former Olympians), friendly paddlers there to learn from. Here's a great video from our friends at ARE Outrigger: https://youtu.be/iYI74g5EqQg

WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE?
Check the ADR website for details! There are two days of events, starting with Another Dam Race on Saturday, with different distances and paddlecraft. Outrigger sprints are on Sunday. Start and Finish is at Bluewater Resort & Casino in Parker, AZ. No, you don't HAVE to attend both days, but it is a great event with hundreds of paddlers.

ANY FOOD?
Yes. Post-race lunch is excellent with options for vegetarians. Awards and prizes from sponsors follows lunch.

WHO CAN PADDLE IN THIS EVENT?
ANYBODY can paddle this out-and-back event on one of the calmest sections of The Colorado River. There will be Olympic-level paddlers involved, as well as absolute beginners. It is 100% inclusive. Youth are encouraged to participate, as well as adults. Come and play with and learn from the best. Kayaks, surfskis, outriggers, stand up paddleboards, canoes, pedal-craft, oversized multi-person SUPs are all welcome.

BAD ASSES. You know, DONKEYS.
On the CA side of the river, if you drive over there, watch for burros along (or even in) the road. Seriously. They tend to emerge during the day, but can be out during the evening hours. Just stay focused on the road instead of the river!

HOTELS, AIRBNBs, CAMPING RESORTS, ETC.
Book your lodging well ahead of time. There are plenty of campgrounds, nightly rentals, and some hotels in the area. Lake Havasu is just 40 minutes or so away, so that presents some options, too.

We (Dig Paddlesports) have a few beds and sofa spots available at a home in Moovalya Keys, a beautiful "canal home". Paddling the canals at night is a TREAT. There are about 2 miles worth of canals, and it makes for a great recovery crawl at the end of the day. We throw a potluck BBQ with grilled chicken, brats, steak, whatever, out on the patio on Saturday night, then we paddle the canals. There are two king beds, two queen beds, and one twin bed, with 3 couches in the living room, and you can air mattress on the back patio, if you like. We have 4 people in the house, at this point. First paid, first choice of beds. Parking is limited, so we'll arrange offsite parking and local carpooling, as needed. Call Michelle at 435-680-4025 to make payment arrangements. $150/person for two nights (Friday night, Saturday night, with late check-out of 3pm on Sunday).

HOW MANY PEOPLE FROM ZION PADDLERS HAVE GONE BEFORE?
I think we had 17 participants from our Zion Paddlers group in 2021, and then around 30 in 2022. Michelle and I skipped last year, due to her having major surgery (all better now). You don't have to be fast to show up and play. You don't need fancy gear to have fun, but it does help you to go faster! Play hard or take it easy, everybody has a great time.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET TO PARKER, AZ?
It's a good 4.5-5 hour drive from St. George, UT, depending on your route. Carpooling is a great idea, if you can do it. Take I-15 south to Vegas, and let Uncle Google take you from there. Some people prefer to go through Kingman and Lake Havasu City. It adds a few minutes to the drive, but the road tends to be better between Kingman and Havasu.

Meetup isn't letting me put a pin on the map feature here, but look for Bluewater Casino in Parker, AZ. www.anotherdamrace.us will have that info, too.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE EVENT ON SATURDAY?
We load our gear, after awards and prizes have been handed out, head back to our rental to clean up, chill out, have a potluck BBQ dinner and a night paddle through the canals!

Put comments/questions in the thread below. To stay updated on the event, follow updates on the event site and on ADR's Instagram page. See you in AZ!