Blazing Paddles Paddlefest thoughts at Brite Winter 2023

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Blazing Paddles Paddlefest thoughts at Brite Winter 2023

As we finalize planning for our Fifth Annual Blazing Paddles Paddlefest on July 21-22, 2023 we’re VERY curious about what you’d like us to provide (remember, “a vision without resources is a hallucination” and YES, sponsorship and organization partner opportunities are available) so our rapidly growing Cleveland waterfront event sustainably and properly represents Cleveland’s cool summer vibe that Brite Winter does so well in winter.

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Where Would Cuyahoga River Recreation Be if the Commodore Club was Still There?

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Where Would Cuyahoga River Recreation Be if the Commodore Club was Still There?

Where would Cuyahoga River recreation be had the Trust for Public Land (TPL) not partnered with Cleveland Rowing Foundation to secure the former Commodore Club boathouse property, creating Rivergate Park, a public recreation space on Cleveland’s waterfront.

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Electric Hydrofoil Surfboard is the Latest Narrative Changer for the Cuyahoga River

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Electric Hydrofoil Surfboard is the Latest Narrative Changer for the Cuyahoga River

On a breezy Tuesday afternoon we caught this gent having a great time on his electric hydrofoil surfboard. A quick check of the web show these boards can run upwards of $12k. Fliteboard out of Australia (go figure) seems to be a market leader. What will be the next thing?

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PHASTAR is looking for kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders interested in becoming River Ambassadors

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PHASTAR is looking for kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders interested in becoming River Ambassadors

PHASTAR is currently looking for kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders interested in becoming River Ambassadors. If you are experienced in these watersports, want to spend more time doing what you love, and want to help keep our local Northeast Ohio rivers safe, then this is the perfect opportunity.

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Opening Day for the 2018 Great Lakes Maritime Season on the Cuyahoga River

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Opening Day for the 2018 Great Lakes Maritime Season on the Cuyahoga River

With spring officially three weeks off, Northeast Ohio looks for any signs of its early arrival and Tuesday delivered as Interlake Steamship Company's Dorothy Ann/Pathfinder made its first trip of the 2018 maritime shipping season up the Cuyahoga River.

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All Hands on Deck's Embrace of the Great Lakes

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All Hands on Deck's Embrace of the Great Lakes

The day before the 4th of July we were treated to the sight of 45 engaged citizens at Cleveland Metroparks Wendy Park participating in All Hands on Deck, a first-time, pop-up event where over 2,000 people from 70 communities in 6 states and Ontario linked hands and boats along the Great Lakes shores to raise awareness of the need to protect the Lakes

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That Vibrant Mix of Industry and Recreation on the Cuyahoga River

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That Vibrant Mix of Industry and Recreation on the Cuyahoga River

As the sun rose on a recent Saturday morning we found ourselves drawn to the Cuyahoga River to see how the approach of warmer temperatures was quickening the pulse of Cleveland's waterfront. We weren't disappointed.

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27 Pics From Our Earth Day Stroll Along the Cuyahoga River

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27 Pics From Our Earth Day Stroll Along the Cuyahoga River

46 years after the first Earth Day, we took a stroll along Cleveland's Cuyahoga River to see how much has changed since it served as a launching point for the environmental movement.

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