Burlington Free Press: Paddleboarding grows in popularity on Lake Champlain
Stand Up for the Lake annual race quadruples in participation
An increasing number of people are picking up paddleboarding as way get out on Lake Champlain.
The Stand Up for the Lake paddleboard race has quadrupled participants in the past eight years with 85 paddlers from around the country participating in this year’s event.
“I think industry-wide, nationwide, the thought is that paddleboarding is still growing. I think in Vermont it is certainly growing,” said Russ Scully, founder of the race.
About 85 paddlers of all ages gathered at Burlington’s Oakledge Park on Saturday for the eighth annual, Stand Up for the Lake paddleboard race. The competitors participated in either the 6-mile elite course or the 3-mile recreational race.
Action sports pro Chuck Patterson came all the way from Hawaii to take part in the event and shared tips on paddling form with fellow racers.
