Silverfish Paddlers, a lively group of boaters “of a certain age,” is partnering with the Dan River Basin Association and Three Rivers Outfitters in “Silverfish for the Rivers, 2009 Benefit Paddle” on Saturday, June 27 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Silverfish leader Lynda Purcell comments, “Paddlers will float an easy, scenic section of the Smith and Dan rivers in Eden, stopping at designated stations to draw foil-covered ‘doubloons,’ marked between 10 and 1000.  The boats with the highest ‘loot’ will win prizes donated by supporting businesses. There will also be prizes for instant winners who draw special coins.”

Registration fee is $40.00 per boat. Pre-registration before June 20 is $30.00 per boat. (See www.silverfishfortherivers.com) Each extra passenger or observer may register for only $25.00. Every registrant will receive a commemorative T-shirt, lunch and entertainment as well!

Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. at Three Rivers Outfitters, 413 Church Street (at the Traffic Circle), Eden, NC. The float of approximately two hours will run from Three Rivers Outfitters on the Smith River to the Eden Wildlife Access (the “Boat Landing”) on the Dan River.

Boat rentals and free shuttle are provided by Three Rivers Outfitters, 336-627-6215 or info@3-r-o.com.

All proceeds from the paddle will benefit work to protect our rivers. The not-for-profit Dan River Basin Association preserves and promotes the natural and heritage resources of the entire Dan River basin in North Carolina and Virginia. Projects include building trails and parks, planting trees and holding cleanups to protect the quality of our drinking water sources, and introducing hundreds of citizens to our rivers and trails through monthly outings and educational programs.