Zion Paddlers

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Hurricane, UT, US

1,081 members · Public group

What we’re about

Work's over - let's play! We love to paddle, be it kayak, SUP (stand up paddleboards), canoe, outrigger canoe (OC1, OC2, etc.), even sculling, rowing, or land paddling. Forget the daily grind and get on the water with us in Southern Utah. See you at the lakes!

Organizers Bill and Michelle Ennis own/operate rental fleets at Gunlock State Park and Quail Creek State Park. They have been paddling these waters for over a decade and have thousands of hours logged and have paddled at all times of the year.

Please be considerate and take care of yourself by having and actively using appropriate, USCG-approved safety equipment. Remember, you are paddling at your own risk.

REGARDING RISK:
By participating in any event, outing or pickup game, organized or communicated through this site or not, you and your heirs agree to indemnify and hold harmless any and all participants, organizers, co-organizers, hosts any any other person or persons affiliated with or attending any such group or event, including any party at cause or at fault or not, against any and all claims of damages or injury to property, body or health, including death, of any person, from any and all claims, demands, actions, suits, or proceedings of any kind or nature. By participation you and your heirs assume all risk of injury to your person and property that may be sustained in connection with any activity in and about any location or by any party affiliated with this meetup group, event sponsor, organizer, co-organizer, host or attendee. By your participation, you agree fully to these terms, fully understand its terms, conditions, and meaning. You further agree to practice and display good sportsmanship at all times.

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Sat, Oct 25 · 7:30 AM MDT
Fun Paddle for a Triathlon - Quail Creek State Park
Dig Paddlesports at Quail Creek, 472 N 5300 West, Hurricane, ut, US
Southern Utah Triathlon is BACK! Swim starts at 8:00am. Come and help support swimmers on the water as a volunteer. It's meaningful work, and we're also helping our county Search and Rescue Dive Team (SAR) raise funds for their operations. You will be a resting stop for athletes to stretch, get their bearings, take a breath... as long as you don't advance them in the course! :)

Kayaks provided by Dig Paddlesports for volunteers. There should be a shirt and some munchies for you from the triathlon, as well.

SAR will provide direction for on-water volunteers. PFDs required and provided for all Dig kayak or paddleboard use. I'll just have you sign a waiver. Gear is on our beach. Water is up, and the shoreline is not muddy like it was just two weeks ago.

Orientation meeting at the boat ramp at 7:30 am. Try to be there by 7:15 at the Dig shop. We'll have you park on the shore by our white trailer, as we did last year, IF you want to. It's not required, but our parking tends to get gobbled up by triathletes early in the day. We should be done by 9:30.

No need to demonstrate swimming capability at this one, but self-check; make sure you are able to get back into your own vessel, unassisted.

See you on Saturday at Quail Creek State Park!
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Sat, Nov 15 · 6:00 AM MST
2025 Another Dam Race - Beginner-Friendly, & All Paddle Categories
Bluewater Resort and Casino, 11300 Resort Dr, Parker, AZ, US
SO. MUCH. FUN! HOW DO I SIGN UP?
All pertinent event info is here: http://www.anotherdamrace.us/
REGISTRATION IS LIVE! StooooOOOOOked!

There are many paddle craft categories, this is beginner-friendly, and, as many of us discovered in previous years, there are plenty of advanced (former Olympians) and 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 different distances and paddlecraft. Start and Finish is at Bluewater Resort & Casino in Parker, AZ.

### Saturday Schedule
- 6:00am Late registration $100/per person, cash only
- 7:00am Prayer
- 7:30am Steersmen meeting (both short & long course races)
- 8:00am Short Course and Relay Start
- 9:30am Short course time limit
- 10:00am Long Course
- 11:00am Lunch (buy your lunch tickets)
- 1:00pm Long course time limit
- 2:00pm Awards
ANY FOOD?
Yes. Lunch is excellent with options for vegetarians. Awards and prizes from sponsors follows lunch. You can also buy groceries from the local Walmart and Safeway that are nearby the resort. There are a few eateries in town, as well.

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. It's like a 5k or marathon; there are a few podium spots, but most of us go to get a good workout and have fun on the river.

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.

NIGHT PADDLE and BBQ
We (Dig Paddlesports) will be staying at a home in Moovalya Keys, a beautiful "canal home" with a pool table and huge dock for kayaks and boards. 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 Saturday night, then we paddle the canals (headlamps!). You can ACTUALLY paddle in, or park out on the main road, and we'll do a quick shuttle to get you in. Curbside parking is limited at the home, itself. BBQ and paddle from 6-10 pm.

HOW MANY PEOPLE FROM ZION PADDLERS HAVE GONE BEFORE?
We've had up to 30 Zion Paddlers out in years past. 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. When I'm dragging a 22' trailer, it's closer to 6.5 hrs. Carpooling is a great idea, if you can do it.

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