Paddle for the Sound celebrates the rivers, lakes, ocean, and all greenspaces that make the Long Island Sound region truly spectacular. This friendly kayak, SUP, and canoe competition and fundraiser helps to protect our region and build a world where everyone feels welcome and has access to enjoy this beautiful estuary.

Next Steps

1. Sign up as a participant at savethesound.org/paddle.

2. Click the "Fundraise" button above to start your fundraising page. Set a goal, and share it with your family and friends! Each paddler is asked to raise a minimum of $150 by setting up a personal or team fundraiser. Teams of five or more participants will each receive a Save the Sound Bucket Hat.

3. To fundraise as a team, complete step two. Go to your individual fundraising page, click the “Create a team” link under your page title, and follow the steps to set up your team fundraiser. You’ll be listed as the team captain. Once your team page is ready, invite others to join. They’ll each make their own page, which connects to your team and counts toward your team’s total. Need help? Here's a step-by-step guide: 👉 How to fundraise with friends

4. Between Friday, July 31, and Sunday, August 10, track your paddling distance on a kayak, SUP, or canoe for a chance to win prize packages!

Prize Categories

• Most Funds Raised — Awarded to the individual paddler who raises the most funds.

• Total Distance Paddled (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place) — Prizes will be awarded to the participants who paddle the greatest total distance in a kayak, stand-up paddleboard, or canoe over the duration of the 10-day event.

Don't forget to tag @cfe.savethesound and #PaddlefortheSound in your favorite paddling photos or videos on Instagram.