New Paddler Day

It’s FREE! Come try out paddling with no strings attached — if you're ages 14 and older, there’s a seat in the boat for you! The NBP Paddling Program uses dragon boats, outrigger canoes, kayaks and more. Whether you’re interested in recreational paddling or you want to be competitive, we have a place for you — and we want to continue building our all-cancer-survivors and our NBP Veterans dragon boat teams... and our new under-18-division boat! We provide the life jackets and paddles, so bring your sense of adventure and teamwork! You’ll start with on-land training, proper fit of a personal flotation device and paddle, and then get an on-the-water orientation. Tickets aren't needed, but we prefer you RSVP at the link under "tickets." See you here! Reserve your spot here today!

New Paddler Day

It’s FREE! Come try out paddling with no strings attached — if you're ages 14 and older, there’s a seat in the boat for you! The NBP Paddling Program uses dragon boats, outrigger canoes, kayaks and more. Whether you’re interested in recreational paddling or you want to be competitive, we have a place for you — and we want to continue building our all-cancer-survivors and our NBP Veterans dragon boat teams... and our new under-18-division boat! We provide the life jackets and paddles, so bring your sense of adventure and teamwork! You’ll start with on-land training, proper fit of a personal flotation device and paddle, and then get an on-the-water orientation. Tickets aren't needed, but we prefer you RSVP at the link under "tickets." See you here! Reserve your spot here today!

NBP Paddling Classic

The NBP Paddling Program welcomes all paddlers to join us in the inaugural NBP Paddling Classic at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida! We’ll set up Champion small boats from the recent 2022 International Dragon Boat Federation Club Crew World Championships for 200m and 500m racing. This is a perfect opportunity to compete on a world-class course, the home of the 2023 USDBF Club Crew National Championships, and, of course, have fun! Food trucks  with food and beverages for purchase. You can also bring your own beverages. Tents will be offered for rental or you may bring your own 10x10. MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW. Newly added is a U18 division! Registration By December 31, 2022: $120 per crew per division (pre-registration is required; cash-only payment on-site). After December 31, 2022: $220 per crew per division *Registrations end on January 22. Any requests after the deadline are on a case-by-case basis and will be $320 per crew per division Register Here Teams from states across the country have already registered and shown interest, please pass the word along, as we are excited to welcome you from wherever your team is based!

NBP Paddling Classic

The NBP Paddling Program welcomes all paddlers to join us in the inaugural NBP Paddling Classic at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida! We’ll set up Champion small boats from the recent 2022 International Dragon Boat Federation Club Crew World Championships for 200m and 500m racing. This is a perfect opportunity to compete on a world-class course, the home of the 2023 USDBF Club Crew National Championships, and, of course, have fun! Food trucks  with food and beverages for purchase. You can also bring your own beverages. Tents will be offered for rental or you may bring your own 10x10. MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW. Newly added is a U18 division! Registration By December 31, 2022: $120 per crew per division (pre-registration is required; cash-only payment on-site). After December 31, 2022: $220 per crew per division *Registrations end on January 22. Any requests after the deadline are on a case-by-case basis and will be $320 per crew per division Register Here Teams from states across the country have already registered and shown interest, please pass the word along, as we are excited to welcome you from wherever your team is based!

Out Of The Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk

Regatta Island 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States

Benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The Community Walks, held in hundreds of communities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost.

Bridge A Life Superhero 5K

The 12th Annual Superhero 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run will start and finish be ON THE ISLAND near the finish tower. This is a Foster Care Awareness Event. In-person and virtual racing options are available. The Kids' Fun Run starts at 8:30am. The 5K will be on a CHIP START between 9-9:05am. You will receive an official chip time and place. Master and Overall timed at gun time 9am. USATF Rules. More than just a race, the Superhero race brings together child welfare agencies and the community to highlight the 1500+ youth who are in local foster care in Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto Counties, while providing a family-friendly event with music, a kiddie zone, food, and giveaways.

American Youth Cup I Regatta

The first of four AYC regattas, this series is a not-for-profit series of regattas leading up to the USRowing Southeast Youth Championships. The series works to give back to the athletes, giving crews opportunities to experience competitive, 2000-meter racing throughout the spring, ultimately preparing them to excel at the USRowing Youth National Championships in June at NBP. Competing well consistently at the AYC regattas not only helps crews prepare to qualify for the Youth National Championships, but has the added bonus of a possible financial stipend towards their trip to the championships. At the end of the series, the team with the most points for an event is declared the AYC series winner for that event. A team will earn a monetary travel stipend towards their trip to the USRowing Youth National Championships should they be declared the winner of an event, and qualify for Youth Nationals in that event.

American Youth Cup I Regatta

The first of four AYC regattas, this series is a not-for-profit series of regattas leading up to the USRowing Southeast Youth Championships. The series works to give back to the athletes, giving crews opportunities to experience competitive, 2000-meter racing throughout the spring, ultimately preparing them to excel at the USRowing Youth National Championships in June at NBP. Competing well consistently at the AYC regattas not only helps crews prepare to qualify for the Youth National Championships, but has the added bonus of a possible financial stipend towards their trip to the championships. At the end of the series, the team with the most points for an event is declared the AYC series winner for that event. A team will earn a monetary travel stipend towards their trip to the USRowing Youth National Championships should they be declared the winner of an event, and qualify for Youth Nationals in that event.

Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL

Host club for this annual regatta is the Sarasota County Rowing Club.

Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL

Host club for this annual regatta is the Sarasota County Rowing Club.

Walk to End Summer Hunger

Join All Faiths Food Bank for a walk to kick off the 2023 Campaign Against Summer Hunger to help feed children at risk of hunger over the summer https://allfaithsfoodbank.org/campaignagainstsummerhunger/

Walk to End Summer Hunger

Join All Faiths Food Bank for a walk to kick off the 2023 Campaign Against Summer Hunger to help feed children at risk of hunger over the summer https://allfaithsfoodbank.org/campaignagainstsummerhunger/