Paddle to the Moon

02/16/2022

I am looking for people who are interested in keeping this event alive. I am no longer interested in planning this event though I will work with anyone to make this happen. Call me at 612-581-2144.

08/24/2021

WE DID IT! Over 60 brave paddlers raised money and awareness for the su***de prevention group Smiles for Jake. I don't use the term "brave" lightly. We were slammed by a storm on Crosslake on our journey back and were rescued by back up volunteers from the Whitefish Area Yacht Club. THANK YOU! I know things ran slow for the event and some participants did not like the fact that we insisted on paddling in specific groups rather than individually but I think our plan paid off. If we had not organized into groups with leaders and a specific motorized rescue boat for each, the outcome could have been catastrophic. Safety is our number one priority! I would like to give a thanks to: all participants, all volunteers, the Army Corp of Engineers, Crow Wing Kayaks, Northern Lakes Embroidery, Moonlite Bar and Restaurant, the Advisory Committee for Paddle to the Moon, the Crow Wing County Water Patrol, the various businesses that promoted us, Crow Wing Paddlers, Smiles for Jake, Northland Press, the Echo, the Brainerd Dispatch, KAXE, Lakeland PBS, KAXE and once again to Bonnie and the Whitefish Area Yacht Club. If I forgot anyone one "thank you". We could not have put on this event without you!!!

08/13/2021

What a wonderful response we have had for this event. A big "Thank you" to all. If you would like to help out we will be meeting Monday August 16th at the Army Corp Campgrounds at 5 PM. Pass this on to others.

08/03/2021

We need more paddlers and volunteers for this event! I know many are concerned about Covid. Social distancing can be practiced for this entire event. Our social hour and light meal will be served outside at Moonlite Restaurant. Please pass this on to others.

07/10/2021

Smiles for Jake is a su***de prevention movement that spreads positivity through life-affirming actions

07/10/2021

PADDLE to the MOON....and back is BACK!
Raise your paddle to support su***de prevention Sunday August 22nd. You can register now at www.smilesforjake.org/paddle

Smiles for Jake is a su***de prevention movement that spreads positivity through life-affirming actions

06/22/2021

Here is some information on the group our paddle will support this year.

06/22/2021

We are excited to announce that the 2021 Paddle to The Moon....and back will be on Sunday August 22nd. We will be supporting Smiles for Jake, a local group dedicated to preventing su***de. Look for updates and more specific information soon. Our goal is 100 paddlers and we will need volunteers to make this happen. If you would like to help make a difference in our community give me a call. 612-581-2144

03/26/2021

Have you ever paddled to the Sturgeon Moon? It appears on Sunday August 22nd this year.

12/31/2020

Dear friends, I wanted to reach out to you and thank you for your participation on this committee. Unfortunately, as with so many other activities, our 2020 Paddle to the Moon…..and back had to be cancelled. Even with this situation there have been many inquiries about this event, especially on Face Book. It is my hope that we will be able to have a 2021 paddle and continue our effort to raise awareness and money for Saving Hearts. I think January may be the month that we find out more about what activities are safe to resume in the new year. I will be in touch as this unfolds. I will post this to our supporters and friends on Facebook as well. We will make this happen again! Good riddance to a rough 2020 & hello to a special 2021, Jim

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