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**🖤🛶 BLACK KAYAKERS OF THE DMV PRESENTS: OUR FIRST PADDLE! 🌊** **Kayak. Connect. Explore.** **We’re officially launching Black Kayakers of the DMV—a community created to bring Black outdoor enthusiasts together to experience the water, explore the DMV, meet new people, and build community along the way.** **And what better way to kick things off than with our FIRST GROUP PADDLE! 🛶✨** **📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026** **⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM** **📍 Thompson Boat Center | Washington, DC** **🌊 WHAT TO EXPECT** **🛶 Group kayaking on the Potomac** **🤝🏾 Meet & connect with other Black kayakers** **📸 Group photos & good vibes** **🌱 All experience levels welcome** **☀️ A fun Saturday outdoors** **✨ An opportunity to build community on and off the water** **⏰ EVENT FLOW** **10:00 AM — Meet up & check-in** **10:15 AM — Get kayaks & launch** **10:15–11:15 AM — Paddle time** **11:15 AM–12:00 PM — Return kayaks, photos & mingle** **The schedule is flexible, so feel free to paddle at your own pace!** **🌱 NEVER KAYAKED BEFORE? NO PROBLEM!** **Whether you’re an experienced paddler or stepping into a kayak for the first time, you’re welcome to join us. Come solo, bring a friend, or meet your future kayaking crew!** [💰 KAYAK RENTAL INFORMATION](https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/boatingindc-thompson/items/251045/calendar/2026/08/?flow=901013&full-items=yes&back=https://capital.adventuresunbound.com/thompson-boat-center/&g4=yes) **Kayak rental is not included with the Meetup RSVP.** **Each participant is responsible for reserving and paying for their own kayak directly through Thompson Boat Center/Boating in DC.** **👉🏾 Please** [reserve](https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/boatingindc-thompson/items/251045/calendar/2026/08/?flow=901013&full-items=yes&back=https://capital.adventuresunbound.com/thompson-boat-center/&g4=yes) **your kayak for Saturday, August 29 at 10:00 AM as soon as you RSVP. Rentals are subject to availability.** **Current rental price: $24/hour for a single kayak. Double kayaks are also available at a higher rate, subject to availability.** **🍽️ OPTIONAL AFTER-PADDLE HANGOUT** **The fun doesn’t have to end when we leave the water!** **For those who want to keep the vibes going, we’ll head to a nearby restaurant/bar for food, drinks, and more conversation after the paddle. 🍹🍴** **Additional details will be shared closer to the event.** **🎒 WHAT TO BRING** **☀️ Sunscreen** **💧 Water** **🧢 Hat & sunglasses** **👟 Water-friendly shoes** **👕 Comfortable clothing** **📱 Waterproof phone case** **😎 Good energy!** **📍 MEETUP DETAILS** **We’ll meet at Thompson Boat Center before launching. Please arrive 15–20 minutes early so everyone has time to check in, get their equipment, and get settled.** **RSVP on Meetup + reserve your kayak separately.** **Come ready to paddle, laugh, connect, and make some new memories. 🖤🌊** **BLACK KAYAKERS OF THE DMV** **Kayak. Connect. Explore.** **🛶 SEE YOU ON THE WATER! 🛶**