Join fellow paddlers in a kayak, SUP, or canoe challenge to protect clean water, wildlife, and coastal communities
NEW HAVEN, Conn., and LARCHMONT, N.Y. — Paddle for the Sound is back for its tenth year! From August 1 through 10, paddlers of all experience levels are invited to hit the water by kayak, paddleboard, or canoe to raise funds for clean water and a thriving Long Island Sound.
Participants can paddle at their own pace from any location, tracking their miles and submitting their progress to the Paddle for the Sound team. All funds raised will support Save the Sound’s work to protect the Sound and its rivers, restore vital habitats, fight climate change, and preserve the lands that sustain the region’s wildlife and communities.
Clean water is essential for both people and nature. Long Island Sound is home to over 100 plant species, 1,200 invertebrates, and 170 fish species. An abundance of birds and wildlife make their homes along its shores and islands. It’s also important to our regional economy, and a treasured resource for swimming, fishing, paddling, and connecting with nature. But it faces serious threats from pollution, habitat loss, and warming waters—challenges Save the Sound works every day to solve.
Paddlers will compete for prize packages valued at over $1,000, thanks to support from prize sponsors including Outdoor Sports Center, Vía Láctea, Darn Tough Socks, and East Rock Brewery. Prizes will go to first, second, and third place winners in the Total Distance Paddled category. Participants are encouraged to share photos and videos on Instagram with @cfe.savethesound and #PaddlefortheSound.
“Paddle for the Sound is about more than just miles paddled. It’s about protecting the waters we love, the wildlife that depend on them, and the people who call this region home,” says Anne Urkawich, Member Engagement Manager at Save the Sound. “All event proceeds supports cleaner rivers, stronger ecosystems, and a healthier Long Island Sound.”
Your participation supports real, on-the-ground impact, like stopping pollution at its source, protecting native fish, and keeping our waterways clean. Plus, it’s a great excuse to get outside and enjoy the beauty of Long Island Sound.
Register anytime through August 10 at www.savethesound.org/paddle.
What: Paddle for the Sound fundraiser to benefit Save the Sound
Where: Any launch point of your choice. Visit our Sound Health Explorer to see over 100 launches surrounding Long Island Sound.
When: Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 10
Categories: Kayak, Stand-Up Paddleboard, Canoe
Registration link: www.savethesound.org/paddle
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About Save the Sound
Save the Sound leads environmental action in the Long Island Sound region. We protect the Sound and its rivers, fight climate change, save endangered lands, and work with nature to restore ecosystems. For 50 years we’ve been ensuring people and wildlife can enjoy the healthy, clean, and thriving environment they deserve. From our offices in Larchmont, NY, and New Haven, CT, Save the Sound works for a cleaner, healthier, and more vibrant Long Island Sound. The organization’s success is based on scientific knowledge, legal expertise, and thousands of ordinary people teaming up to achieve results that benefit the environment for current and future generations. Learn more at www.savethesound.org.