Potomac Paddle-Off with Boating in DC
Join Potomac Conservancy and Boating in DC for our inaugural Potomac Paddle Off!
Get ready to hit the water for the Potomac Paddle‑Off, an exciting September kayak race set against the scenic backdrop of Georgetown!
Open to paddlers of all levels, this high‑energy event offers both Short Course and Long Course options, giving everyone a chance to compete at their own pace.
All proceeds will benefit the Potomac Conservancy and their mission to ensure the Potomac River boasts clean drinking water, healthy lands, and vibrant communities.
Our Emcee really knows the Potomac
This year’s Potomac Paddle Off is bringing serious strokes and hometown glory with none other than Olympic rower Aquil Abdullah as our emcee. Born and raised right here in D.C., Aquil made waves as the first African American male rower to qualify for the Olympics, competing in the 2004 Athens Games. His journey from the Potomac to the podium is a story of grit, grace, and a whole lot of river time. So yeah, he knows a thing or two about racing on these waters.
