Helly Hansen New England invites you to spend an hour and a half paddling off of Newport Harbor on Saturday May 6, with the world renowned outdoor adventurer – Renata Chlumska.

Renata is circumventing the contiguous 48 states mostly on kayak and bike and expects the complete trip will take 478 days. Renata’s Around America Adventure is a unique expedition that no one has ever attempted before. It began in Seattle in July 2005. Traveling an average of 23 miles per day, Renata will arrive in Newport and be ready to paddle with a group of invited guests on Newport Harbor on May 6, 2006.

Register at:

Helly Hansen Newport 154 Thames Street Newport, RI 401-849-6666 10am – Register at Store 11am - Paddle with Renata 12:30pm - Return to the store for a special presentation by Renata while enjoying food and beverages and surprise gifts supplied by Helly Hansen.

For more information about Renata, go to www.renatachlumska.com