The Water Warriors are excited to embark on their 29th annual 5-day personal watercraft endurance ride from the Mackinac Bridge to Algonac. The 400-mile ride along the entire eastern shore of Lake Huron and the length of the St. Clair River departs Mackinaw City on Monday, July 29 and concludes in Algonac on Friday, August 2.
Each year, the Water Warriors come together with a shared love for water and helping others. This dedicated group established the endurance ride in 1991, believing they could overcome the obstacles of Michigan’s vast waterways and weather conditions – all while raising money for the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan.
Over 25 personal watercraft riders accompanied by three support boats with spotters aboard and a fleet of land support vehicles make up the 75 members participating in this year’s ride. Throughout the journey, the group has pre-planned meal and fuel stops, rest stops and evening activities including fundraising dinners and meet and greet the Special Olympic athletes. The Water Warriors will be stopping at every major harbor along the way with overnight stops in Mackinaw City, Alpena, Tawas, Port Austin and Port Huron. A complete ride itinerary is attached.
Media members who are interested in riding on the lead boat at any point during the Water Warriors’ journey can contact Tom Chauvin at (586) 850-3187 or WaterWarriors.MackinawRide@gmail.com.
High Resolution photos previous Water Warriors rides are available for viewing and download here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/specialolympicsmichigan/albums/72157670830685792
For more information about the Water Warriors Mackinaw ride, visit http://www.waterwarriors.us
