Join Anchored Soul for our 7th annual “Bon Temps Paddle Battle on Wylie” in Belmont, NC! Whether you are a seasoned paddler or a fun-lovin’ newbie, we have something for you. Lake Wylie is a great place to enjoy a summer day on the water! Beginners can participate in a 1-mile fun race, and the advanced paddler can take it up a notch in the 3.5-, 7-, or 14-mile distance courses. There’s also a Guppies race and a SUP Pup Cup race for your human babies and fur babies, respectively. All 1–, 3.5-, 7-, & 14- mile race registrations include a T-shirt, meal ticket, drink ticket & access to the concert. Race proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations TBD. Race T-shirt is ONLY GUARANTEED if you register by Saturday, August 8! A popular energetic 80s Tribute Band will perform from 10:00-1:00pm. No Equipment, No Problem! Anchored Soul will be available to assist with all your equipment needs. Never been on a paddle board before and would like to try it out, contact Heidi Schmidt Cole, ACA-certified SUP Instructor and owner of Anchored Soul to schedule a lesson. Register as a Racer on Paddleguru. PACKET PICK-UP FRIDAY, August 28th, 2026 @ Muddy River Distillery, 250 N Main St Mount Holly, NC 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Packet Pick-up and Late Registration (Registration ends at 9:00 pm) RACE DAY SCHEDULE: SATURDAY, August 29th, 2026 @ Gaston Wildlife Club, 3127 South Point Rd Belmont, NC 7:00 am -8:00 am Late Packet Pickup 8:30 am Mandatory Racers’ Safety Meeting at dock 9:00 am START Pro 14-mile course race 9:05 am START Long 7-mile course race 9:10 am START Short 3.5-mile course race 9:15 am START First-timers’ 1-mile race 11:30 am Guppies race & Yoga on the Lawn 11:45 am SUP Pup Cup Race 12:00 pm Hula Hoop SUP Challenge 12:00-12:30 pm All racers finished / Clear courses and cove of equipment 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Live music by South Shore Syndicate, food trucks, cold beverages, and fun for all. 1:00 pm Awards Ceremony