All skill levels welcome
Annual Paddle Challenge Event
Doug Benson Dam Dam Paddle Challenge
The Doug Benson Dam Dam Paddle Challenge is a cancer fundraising event, in honor of our Lake Gaston family member Doug Benson, who passed away from lung cancer. Participants will pull out their stand up paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes to experience the true Lake Gaston endurance challenge of paddling the entire length of the lake or half the length of the lake.
All proceeds go to support the American Cancer Society. Donation information for our 2021 event coming soon.
If you'd like to get involved, give us a call (919) 802 4430 . To receive more information about this cancer fund raising event send an email to dampaddlechallenge@gmail.com.
Challenge Event Schedule
September 18th
Challenge #1 - 32 Mile Endurance Challenge
- Kerr Dam to Gaston Dam
- Time: 8:00am
- Starting at the John H Kerr Launch - 6267 Buggs Island Rd, Boydton VA 23917
Challenge #2 - 5 Mile Recreation Paddle
- Kerr Dam to the US 1 Bridge
- Time: 8:00AM
- Starting at the John H Kerr Launch - 6267 Buggs Island Rd, Boydton VA 23917
Challenge #3 - 9 Mile Endurance
- AF Wake to Gaston Dam
- Time: 1:00PM
- Starting at AF Wake, 1881 Eaton Ferry Rd, Littleton, NC 27850