Regatta racers reel in camaraderie, competition
MUDDY CREEK TWP — Josh Klotz of Saxonburg was determined to make the most out of his time at the Moraine State Park Regatta Saturday. So much so, he competed in a sport he had never tried before: stand-up paddleboarding.
“This is pretty fun,” he said as he floated by the dock. “I don’t remember how many times I fell off, though — maybe three or four.”
Klotz was among dozens of kayakers and paddleboarders who splashed in Lake Arthur Saturday morning for the Paddlesport Races.
Ian Smith, owner of SurfSUP Adventures paddleboarding company, said the event contributed to the American Cancer Society and was a great way to combine water-treading communities.
“About half of our racers are returning racers,” he said. “Having this race as part of the Regatta brings the paddling community and community at large to meld together. It’s a perfect fit for the Regatta.”
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