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Happy Halloween, You Surf Witches!
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Photo Essay: Hundreds of witches, paddling the Willamette River on stand-up paddleboards
All hail this river witch in classic green stripes, paddling the misty Willamette River. Elayna Yussen
On Saturday, hundreds of costumed witches and warlocks traded their broomsticks for paddles and took to the Willamette River for the fifth annual Portland Stand-Up Paddleboard Witches on the Willamette.
They amassed in South Portland's Willamette Park, securing skeletons, spiders, and other spooky stuff to the front of their stand-up paddleboards (SUP). Then, at the appointed hour of 11 am, they pushed out into the hazy, gray morning. Overcast skies set a perfect mood for the day.
Organizer Ginny Kauffman—head witch at SUP Witches on the Willamette—said she drew inspiration from a witch paddle she saw in California. The first year she organized the free event only a few dozen people participated, but it’s grown steadily in popularity each year.
The trip from the park to the Hawthorne Bridge and back added up to six miles of billowing capes and echoing cackles—spectators on Tilikum Crossing returned the wicked hoots.
Some were joined by their sure-footed familiars. ELAYNA YUSSEN The witches take float. ELAYNA YUSSEN The witches inflate! ELAYNA YUSSEN The witches are bright! ELAYNA YUSSEN Quidditch robe! ELAYNA YUSSEN Wizard representation! ELAYNA YUSSEN Witches in the fog. ELAYNA YUSSEN Oh, what can you do when she's dressed in black? ELAYNA YUSSEN More than one witch ended up in the drink. ELAYNA YUSSEN Everyone deserves a chance to fly. ELAYNA YUSSEN
Let kayaking cast a spell on you: Celebrating Halloween from the water
Remember how much fun trick-or-treating was as a kid? Now there’s an equally fun (and age-appropriate) outlet for adults to celebrate Halloween. Witches and warlock kayaking and/or paddle events are sweeping the nation. What started as a fall social scene in larger city centers has branched out to outlying hamlets. Even smaller towns are now offering halloween centric, on water events.
*Picture from Wickford, RI, 4th Annual Witches Paddle
Below, Sandy Carrell ( @lovemykayak ), Eddyline superfan, gives us some ideas for celebrating all-hallows-eve by water, and why it’s cast such a spell on her and her paddling community.
“It all started last year with a SUP witch’s paddle,” explains Carrell. “Since I stay warmer in a kayak I opted to paddle my Equinox and lent my sit-on-top Caribbean 12FS to a friend. One of the reasons I love dressing up and paddling for Halloween so much is that my birthday is October 29th which makes me a pretty witchy baby. I think it is really fun to decorate kayaks with friends and get in the spirit. Other holidays we celebrate in a similar way are Christmas, New Years and we also host a crazy hat paddle.”
If you’re ever in Redding California around one of these holidays, look up Carrell on instagram or the Eddyline owners facebook page. Witches paddle photos are taken at Whiskeytown Lake, Brandy Creek Beach area.
Upcoming Halloween kayaking events round up:
Bend Witches Paddle - happening October 31st, 3-5PM @ Riverbend Park
Portland Stand Up Paddleboard Witches on the Willamette Facebook Group
Halloween Paddle - happening October 29th, 7AM @ the Wakulla River, Upper Bridge, Florida
Halloween Witch Paddle - happening October 30th, 10AM @ Half Moon Bay’s Princeton Harbor, California
Halloween Social Paddle - happening October 29th, 12:30PM @ Three Sisters Springs Trail Crystal River, Florida
Witches Paddle 2022 - October 23rd, 12:00PM @ Wickford Harbor, RI (catch this annual event next year!)
Curious if there are any other events going on in your area? Reach out to your local independent dealers or local paddle clubs to get more info on holiday happenings near you!
Bend Witches Paddle the Deschutes
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Reviews for "The Witch Paddle Revolution: Portland 2022 Edition"
- John Doe - 1/5 - I was really disappointed with Witch Paddle Portland 2022. The event lacked organization and attention to detail. The staff seemed overwhelmed and unprepared to handle the large crowd. There were long delays in getting on the paddle boards, and many people were left waiting for hours without any explanation. The overall experience was chaotic and frustrating. I would not recommend attending this event.
- Jane Smith - 2/5 - Witch Paddle Portland 2022 did not meet my expectations. The advertising made it seem like a fun and unique experience, but it fell short. The paddle boards were old and in poor condition, which made it difficult to enjoy the activity. Additionally, the route for the paddle was poorly planned, with no interesting sights or landmarks to see along the way. Overall, I was underwhelmed and wouldn't choose to participate in this event again.
- Michael Johnson - 2/5 - Witch Paddle Portland 2022 was a letdown. The event lacked a clear agenda or schedule, leaving participants confused about what to expect. The instructions provided were vague and didn't give us a clear idea of what we would be doing. Furthermore, there was limited guidance or assistance from the staff, which made the whole experience feel disorganized. I left feeling unsatisfied and wouldn't recommend attending Witch Paddle Portland.