Most folks know about Poker Runs - usually done on motorcycles -- you cruise to various points on the map, pick up a poker card at stations along the route. The best hands win prizes.

We do the same thing . . . but we do it KAYAKS!

The event is held on Lake Quaboag (North Pond), always the Saturday after Labor day, this year SEPTEMBER 12 (rain or shine). Note: this is our 14th annual Paddle!

Registration starts at 9:30AM
and the paddle runs from 10:00AM - 2:00PM.

Registration fee is $20 per hand.

After registering and signing a release form, paddlers will receive event information, including the rules, player sheet and course map. Participants paddle the 3.5-mile course and visit four designated stops, which may be completed in any order. At each stop, they receive a playing card.

Upon returning to the North Pond boat ramp, paddlers receive a fifth card to complete their poker hand. Players who want to improve their hand may purchase up to two replacement cards for $5 each. Winning hands will be announced after the last registered player returns to the North Pond boat ramp and all hands have been ranked.

A $250 cash grand prize will be awarded for the best poker hand, with more than $600 in additional prizes donated by area businesses and a great prize for the Low Hand ==> 4 Tickets to a WooSox game.

Also: every contestant gets a Buy-One-Get-One Ice Cream coupon from the CLAM BOX.