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COBRA KAYAKS® SPONSORS SAN DIEGO "AROUND THE BAY USA 2001"
Family Paddle and Kayak Race Benefits Peninsula Family YMCA
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Gardena, CA, October 2001 - Sponsored by Cobra Kayaks, the second annual San Diego Around The Bay USA 2001 event was held on September 29 at Santa Clara Point on Mission Bay in San Diego. All ages and abilities, from children to old-timers, were invited to participate. The 6.5-mile long race was hosted by the San Diego Sailing/Kayak Center (retailer, rental operator and paddling school). The goal of the annual event is to promote family fun, increase awareness of kayaking and raise assistance funds to ensure that all community children and families can take advantage of YMCA programs.
The Around The Bay is a sister event to the five and twenty mile races Bay2Bay, held in June for the eighteenth year. The Around the Bay is meant to encourage more beginners and families to participate and yet offer a venue for those paddlers who want to try their hand at competition. "Cobra is a strong supporter of events that encourage grass roots participation," stated Warren Aitken, president of Cobra Kayaks. "We're committed to the growth of kayaking and believe that these types of for-fun-only promotions will show how easy paddling is and yet be challenging for those who wish to take the sport to a competitive level. At the same time we can help community programs such as the local YMCA."
Cobra Kayaks were well represented in every class, especially the Cobra Triple that is quickly becoming the boat of choice for race teams in all levels of competition. Post race festivities included free kayak lessons, prize drawings, silent auction, live-band music and food and beverage vendors.
Cobra KayaksÆ and Cobra Paddlesô are owned and distributed by GLENWA, Inc. in Gardena, California. The company,
founded in 1993, is privately owned. Cobra Kayaks manufactures, markets and distributes a full line of twelve sit-on-top kayaks plus paddles and accessories.
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