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\nFee:<\/strong>\u00a0$40.50 for members, $45.00 for non-members
\nNote:\u00a0<\/strong>Participants 11 through 17 years of age must be accompanied by at least one registered adult\/guardian participant
\nTime:<\/strong>\u00a08:15 \u2013 9:45 AM (check-in at 8:00 AM) for Morning Paddle<\/p>\n