PAddler Resources

Welcome paddlers!

Everything you need for the season lives right here - training opportunities, fundraising support, key dates, and helpful resources.

We’ll keep this page updated throughout the season, so bookmark it and check back often.

Getting Ready for June 8

JOIN THE DTC PADDLER Facebook

Join our 2026 DTC Paddler Private Facebook Group to connect with fellow paddlers, swap training and fundraising tips, ask questions, and get hyped for the season ahead. It’s a fun, supportive space to build community and momentum as we count down to June 8.

Join the Facebook Group

Hosting a Fundraising Event?

We’re excited for this year’s Dam That Cancer community events!

Planning to host your own fundraiser? Submit your event below and we’ll support you with DTC-branded materials to help promote it.

Looking to attend or share an upcoming event? Visit our events@flatwater.org for the full calendar of Flatwater fundraising events.

DTC Fundraising Event Form

Thanks to our partners at Rowing Dock and CrossFit Central, we’re proud to offer official Dam That Cancer training opportunities to help you prepare for paddle day.

Whether you're building endurance on the water or strength off the water, this schedule is designed to help you feel confident, connected, and ready for June 8. All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged!

Training schedule

Rowing Dock

Our bi-weekly paddles at Rowing Dock are one of the best ways to prepare - and one of the most fun! These are highly encouraged!

Training paddles are designed for all experience levels, whether you’re brand new to paddling or a returning DTC veteran. It’s great opportunity to connect with fellow paddlers!

Boards and paddles are provided. All paddlers receive 10 hours of water time at Rowing Dock.

Kick-off Paddle: Saturday April 11 @ 8:30am
April 16 @ 6pm
April 30 @ 6pm
May 14 @ 6pm
May 28 @ 6pm

Claim Your Water Time

crossfit central

CrossFit Central will be leading our strength and conditioning trainings! These workouts are exclusively for Flatwater paddlers and designed for all fitness levels - whether you’re already strength training or just getting started. No CrossFit experience needed.

Come move, get stronger, and train alongside your DTC crew.

Weekly at CrossFit Central located at 410 Pressler St.

April 18 @ 8:30am
April 25 @ 8:30am
May 2 @ 8:30am
May 9 @ 8:30am
May 16 @ 8:30am
May 23 @ 8:30am
May 30 @ 8:30am

Upcoming Events

fundraising & social tool kit

Flatwater logo package

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Tools and templates to make fundraising easier.

Includes social captions, email templates, outreach tips, and visual assets to help you maximize your fundraising.

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2026 Event Schedule

The Cost of care & your impact

Every dollar you raise directly funds access to mental health therapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating cancer. Your fundraising removes the financial barrier to care so those impacted can focus on healing, not the cost of therapy.

$105

1 therapy session for an individual

$120

1 therapy session for a couple or family

$4,200

40 therapy sessions for one individual

$200

1 equine assisted psychotherapy session

All paddlers are required to meet the $3,000 minimum by the Mandatory Safety Meeting on Sunday, June 7.
If you’re concerned about reaching your fundraising minimum, please let us know as soon as possible! The earlier we know, the easier it is to offer your spot to someone on the waitlist if needed.
That said, we will absolutely provide fundraising resources within our Paddler Resources page and ongoing support throughout the season to help you reach your goal.
Yes! If your employer offers matching gifts, those contributions count toward your fundraising total.
Yes! Everyone is invited. It is free and open to the public.

Fundraising FAQs

Event Day Logistics FAQs

- Sunday Mandatory Pre-Paddle Safety Meeting: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Monday Morning: Paddlers load buses at 5:45 AM from the LCRA building
- Launch: Approximately 7:00 AM from Jessica Hollis Park (weather permitting)
  
  For more details, please refer to the Event Schedule above.
- Water (we recommend a Camelbak or large refillable water bottle)
- Sunscreen
- Snacks (protein bars, energy bars, or small easy-to-carry items)
- Swimsuit or water-friendly athletic wear
- Hat or visor
Support boats will follow us throughout the entire paddle with water refills and snack stations available along the way.
All paddlers will park at the LCRA building and take the provided buses to the launch site at Jessica Hollis Park. We highly recommend taking the buses to ensure a smooth and coordinated start to the day.
Additional parking details can be found in the Event Schedule above.
The paddle will end at Hula Hut, where we’ll celebrate together at the Post-Paddle Party located outside the LCRA.
Support boats travel alongside us for the entire event. If you need assistance at any time, our safety team will help you.
You are welcome to bring your own board or rent one for the day through our Paddle Board partner, EpicSUP!
We monitor weather and water conditions closely leading up to event day. Safety will always guide our decisions, and we will communicate any necessary updates as early as possible.
Yes! We take a longer lunch break around Mile 12 where lunch is fully provided for all paddlers.
We’ll dock at a private residence on Lake Austin, where you’ll have access to lunch, refreshments, water refills, snacks, and restrooms before getting back on the water.
Safety is our top priority.
We take numerous scheduled breaks throughout the day to hydrate, reapply sunscreen, and refuel. Support boats travel alongside the group the entire time, and we take a longer mid-day break to recharge before continuing.