Free REI Paddle Demo Day

Free REI Paddle Demo Days

What to expect:

Test out different boats and participate in free clinics offered by REI staff and our vendors.

All attendees will receive two coupons: one for 15% off the purchase of a new boat one for 15% off a pair of Teva shoes. Exclusions apply, see coupons for details. Plus, get 20% off full-price paddles and PFDs with boat purchase.

What to bring:

We'll provide the boats, Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) and paddles. All you need to bring (or wear) is any clothing you don't mind getting wet. We also suggest you bring a snack and water as food is not available in many parks.

The following items are also important when planning a day on the water:

  • Lightweight windbreaker and sun hat
  • Fleece top (just in case!)
  • Sandals and paddling footwear
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Dry change of clothes

Find a list of dates, times and locations below. Then join us at a park near you!

ALASKA

  • Date: June 15, 2008 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Goose Lake, 3038 Widgeon Lane, Anchorage
  • Host Store: Anchorage
  • Phone Number: (907) 272-4565

ARIZONA

  • Date: April 5, 2008 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Kiwanis Lake in Kiwanis Park, 5500 S. Mill Ave in central Tempe
  • Host Store: Tempe
  • Phone Number: (480) 967-5494

CALIFORNIA

  • Date: March 15, 2008 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Mother's Beach, Long Beach
  • Host Store: Manhattan Beach
  • Phone Number: (310) 727-0728
  • Date: March 16, 2008 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Tidelands Park (Coronado)
  • Host Store:San Diego
  • Phone Number: (858) 279-4400
  • Date: April 19, 2008 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Spring Lake, Sonoma County Regional Parks
  • Host Store: Santa Rosa
  • Phone Number: (707) 540-9025
  • Date: April 20, 2008 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Nimbus Flats at Lake Natoma
  • Host Store: Sacramento
  • Phone Number: (916) 924-8900
  • Date: April 26, 2008 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Shoreline Aquatic Center
  • Host Store: Mountain View
  • Phone Number: (650) 969-1938
  • Date: April 27, 2008 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: San Pablo Reservoir/Recreation Area
  • Host Store: Berkeley
  • Phone Number: (510) 527-4140

COLORADO

  • Date: May 31, 2008 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Bear Creek Lake Park - Lakewood, CO
  • Host Store: Denver Flagship
  • Phone Number: (303) 756-3100

DIST. OF COLUMBIA

GEORGIA

  • Date: April 26, 2008 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Murphy Candler Park - Dunwoody, GA
  • Host Store: Atlanta
  • Phone Number: (404) 633-6508

ILLINOIS

MASSACHUSETTS

MICHIGAN

  • Date: June 14, 2008 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Pontiac Lake State Park
  • Host Store: Northville
  • Phone Number: (248) 347-2100

MINNESOTA

  • Date: May 24, 2008 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Weaver Lake
  • Host Store: Maple Grove
  • Phone Number: (763) 493-7861
  • Date: June 7, 2008 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Schulze Lake, Lebanon Hills Regional Park Eagan, MN
  • Host Store: Bloomington
  • Phone Number: (952) 884-4315
  • Date: June 21, 2007 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Lake Johanna
  • Host Store: Roseville
  • Phone Number: (651) 635-0211

NORTH CAROLINA

  • Date: April 27, 2008 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Kings Mountain State Park, SC
  • Host Store: Pineville
  • Phone Number: (704) 341-7405

OREGON

  • Date: June 1, 2008 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Vancouver Lake Park, 6801 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver, WA
  • Host Store: Portland and Bend

RHODE ISLAND

  • Date: June 8, 2008 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Cochituate State Park
  • Host Store: Cranston
  • Phone Number: (401) 275-5250

TEXAS

  • Date: March 29, 2008 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: South side of Lily Pad Bay, White Rock Lake
  • Host Store: Dallas
  • Phone Number: (972) 490-5989
  • Date: April 12, 2008 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Sugar Land Memorial Park 15300 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
  • Host Store: Houston and Houston-Willowbrook
  • Date: April 13, 2008 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Rowing Dock, Lady Bird Johnson Lake (Town Lake), 2418 Stratford Dr, Austin, Tx 78746
  • Host Store: Austin
  • Phone Number: (512) 343-5550
  • Date: April 27, 2008 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Towne Lake, McKinney
  • Host Store: Dallas and Plano

UTAH

  • Date: June 14, 2008 TBD
  • Location: TBD
  • Host Store: Salt Lake City
  • Phone Number: (801) 486-2100

WASHINGTON

  • Date: May 31, 2008 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Stan Sayres Park, Lake Washington
  • Host Store: Seattle Flagship
  • Phone Number: (206) 223-1944, (888) 873-1938
  • Date: June 8, 2008 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Fish Lake County Park, S. Cheney-Spokane Rd
  • Host Store: Spokane
  • Phone Number: (509) 328-9900
  • Date: June 8, 2008 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Lake Padden (call store for details)
  • Host Store: Bellingham
  • Phone Number: (360) 647-89550

WISCONSIN

  • Date: April 26, 2008 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Pewaukee Lake Beach Pewaukee, WI
  • Host Store: Brookfield
  • Phone Number: (262) 783-6150
  • Date: June 8, 2008 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee, WI
  • Host Store: Brookfield
  • Phone Number: (262) 783-6150

Offer Exclusions:

  • Save 15% on the purchase of one full-price boat and/or one full-price Teva footwear item.
  • Offer valid for two weeks after the end of the scheduled event.
  • Offer valid for one full-price boat and/or one full-price Teva footwear item.
  • Coupon (or coupon code) must be presented at time of purchase.
  • Offer valid at REI.com, 1-800-426-4840 and REI stores.
  • Offer not valid at REI-OUTLET.com, REI Adventures or REI Outdoor School.
  • Offer not valid for sale items (prices ending in $._3 or $._9).
  • Offer not valid on special orders, package discounts, prior purchases, REI gift cards or E-gift cards, gift boxes, memberships, shop services, rentals.
  • Offer is limited to stock on hand, is nontransferable and is not redeemable for cash.
  • Merchandise purchased with this discount is not eligible for the REI member refund.
  • Offer may not be combined with any other discount or offer. Limit one coupon per customer.
  • To order by phone, call 1-800-426-4840 Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. Pacific Time.
  • Cashier instruction: Apply 15% line discount to the highest full-price boat and/or one full-price Teva footwear item. Please refer to exclusions.

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