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Big Blue Kayak Race
On September 19, 2009 the Big Blue Kayak race was held at Lake Tahoe. This event consists of two races. The first is longer and crosses more open water. The shorter race is in more protected water. Participants in the shorter race paddle in inflatable kayaks, while the longer race is run in more traditional kayaks.
The Sierra Division of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary often helps with the many regattas held at Lake Tahoe such as the Big Blue Kayak race. Auxiliarist, Dee Dee Kincade, the Sierra Division 11 Commander, and Reno Flotilla 3 Commander Leon Border man the Auxiliary vessel Following Sea for the regatta.
