Preview: Stand Up For Autism Paddleboard Race
Chef Troy caught up with racing icon Ray Evernham as they prepare for this weekend’s Stand Up For Autism Paddleboard Race.
My Aloha Paddle and Surf, in partnership with 3-time NASCAR champion crewΒ chief Ray Evernham, will host the second annual Stand Up for Autism to benefit the IGNITEΒ community center and the Autism Society of North Carolina on Lake Norman May 13-14, 2016, atΒ Port City Club in Cornelius, NC.
The event will feature Elite and Recreational races, which are open to the general public. LimitedΒ paddleboard rentals will be available on a first-reserve basis. Paddleboard fitness demos will also beΒ held. The race is sanctioned by the World Paddle Association (WPA) and will be the second regionalΒ points race on Lake Norman.
The event will begin Friday evening with a kickoff party from 6-9 p.m. at Port City Club, which willΒ include food, beverages, music, and a live auction. On Saturday, the pre-race meeting will start at 8Β a.m. with the WPA Region 6 sanctioned Elite and Recreational races to follow. The awards ceremonyΒ on the beach will begin at 11 a.m. and be followed by a luau featuring the Island Hula Girls along withΒ island music, food, and fun activities for all ages.
Be sure to head out to Lake Norman this weekend where you can get a great meal and raise money for autism.
Click HERE to learn more about the Stand Up For Autism Paddleboard Race.
