Parks & Recreation Department
Paddle for the Border

Paddle the historic Dismal Swamp Canal
between South Mills, NC
& Chesapeake, VA
Saturday, April 30, 2011
2011 Registration Begins: January 2011.
Event fills quickly.
Download a map of the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
To view and download a brochure depicting a map of the PADDLE route
and some interesting facts about the area click here.![]()
Want to participate but
need a boat?
Northwest River Park has single or double, sit-on type kayaks for rent.
Delivered to site and picked-up, day of Paddle. Limited quantities. Call
(757) 421-7151 for more information and to reserve.
Other Options
(Call for info)
Wild River Outfitters
(757) 431-8566
Be sure to mention "Paddle for the Border"
Chesapeake Campground, (757) 485-0149
Ocean Rentals, (757) 721-6210
Paddle for the Border 2010
Your feedback from Paddle for the Border 2010
is important to us because we want to make
next year's paddle the best ever!
Please take a moment to fill out our
2010 Paddle for the Border Survey
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Select 7th Annual Paddle for the Border
Paddle for the Border
2006, 2007, 2008, & 2009
were great successes!
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Quotes from 2009 Participants
What a wonderful experience!
I was a little anxious about the unknown, but the event was so remarkably well executed, any doubts soon faded. From the outfitters, to the caterers, to the firemen and other volunteers, everything was exceptionally well planned. My son (11) and I had a terrific experience. Thank you...
We'll see you next year,
Mike
Dear City of Chesapeake --
WOW - this was our first "Paddle for the Border." My daughter and I had a blast. It was so well-organized; and the volunteers were invaluable to us!!
Thanks,
Jackie
I would like to thank your department for the wonderful experience I had during the 2009 Paddle for the Border. I have never experience hospitality like I did with this event. From the ladies with the biscuits, the "green carpet treatment" at the launch, to the VIP treatment when the paddle was completed, the event was great. Thank you for sponsoring and organizing such a great event.
Chuck



Contacts:
In North Carolina
Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center
Phone: 252-771-8333
E-mail: dscwelcome@camdencountync.gov
Website: www.dismalswampwelcomecenter.com
In Virginia
Chesapeake Parks and Recreation
Phone: 757-382-6411
E-mail: specialprograms@cityofchesapeake.net
Website: www.cityofchesapeake.net/PRevents
Map to historic Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
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