The Second Annual Echo Park Lake Paddle Boat Regatta may not be the most prestigious race on July 26 (it narrowly loses out to the 96th annual Tour de France), but it is the most important to Los Angeles youth.

Last year's winners, Mylissa and Hamish Grieve of Team Little Bird

On that Sunday, 45 teams of paddle-boaters will brave the elements, the geese, and each other as they race through (the possibly monster-infested) Echo Park Lake to win prizes, to earn the title of World's Best Paddle Boat Racers, and to raise funds for 826LA. The more money a team raises, the more advantages they receive at the regatta.

Last year, we raised $20,000! Are you yearning for a chance to flex your nautical know-how and quads of steel? Do your ears perk up at the sound of crashing waves, or does your heart skip a beat when given the opportunity to fundraise for our free student programming?

Then register to boat, and help us beat last year's total.

The Second Annual Echo Park Lake Paddle Boat Regatta
Sunday, July 26, 4:00 p.m.
The Echo Park Lake Boat House, Los Angeles, CA 90026