6th Annual Bon Temps Paddle Battle on Wylie
🌊🎉 Let the Good Times Roll at the 6th Annual Bon Temps Paddle Battle on Wylie! 🎉🌊
Hosted by Anchored Soul | Belmont, NC | Lake Wylie
Grab your paddle, bring your spirit, and join us on Saturday, August 2, 2025 for a full day of fun on the water at the 6th Annual Bon Temps Paddle Battle on Wylie! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just testing the waters, this festive, family-friendly event is packed with races, music, and lake-loving fun for all ages and experience levels.
🏁 RACES FOR EVERYONE:
🌟 1-Mile Fun Race – Perfect for beginners!
💪 3.5-, 7-, & 14-Mile Courses – For intermediate to elite paddlers
👧 Guppies Race – Just for kids 15 & under
🐶 SUP Pup Cup – You + your fur baby on board!
💃 Hula Hoop SUP Challenge – Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like—and it’s hilarious.
🎶 Live music from 1–4PM, delicious food, cold drinks, and a laid-back summer vibe you don’t want to miss! Every race entry (except Guppies & Pup Cup) includes a t-shirt, meal ticket, drink ticket, and a guaranteed good time. (Register by Wednesday, July 30 to get your race tee!)
🎟️ Registration Fees:
• 14-Mile Pro Race – $85
• 7-Mile Long Race – $75
• 3.5-Mile Short Race – $65
• 1-Mile Fun Race – $55
• Guppies Race – $25
• SUP Pup Cup – $10
• Hula Hoop Challenge – $5
• Equipment Rental – $15
🚤 No board? No problem! Anchored Soul has you covered with rentals and lessons—just reach out to certified SUP instructor, Heidi Schmidt Cole, for details.
🛶 Traveling in? Drop your board at Gaston County Wildlife Club on Friday evening—we’ve got overnight security to keep your gear safe so you can relax and enjoy the weekend!
🔥 This event is part of the Southeast Paddle Sport Championship Series, so expect some serious competition—and even more serious fun.
🎭 Soak up the sunshine, cheer on the paddlers, and let the good times roll! Laissez les bon temps rouler!