Big Island and Back Paddle on Lake Minnetonka raises money for charity

Paddlers dotted the water on Lake Minnetonka for the Big Island and Back 10K Paddle on Saturday. The event raises money for the ICA Foodshelf and Freshwater, a nonprofit that promotes preserving the water resources of Minnesota.

Photos by Anthony Soufflé Star Tribune

August 12, 2023 — 3:40pm

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Benjie Mahigab, left, and Steve Wacholz stand on the beach as they survey the wind and waves on Lake Minnetonka ahead of the Big Island and Back Paddle Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 in Excelsior, Minn. The event raises money for ICA Foodshelf and Freshwater.

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Paddlers brave the wind and waves on Lake Minnetonka ahead of the Big Island and Back Paddle Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 in Excelsior, Minn. The event raises money for ICA Foodshelf and Freshwater. ]

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All manner of watercraft including canoes, kayaks, and standup paddle boards took to the water en masse on Lake Minnetonka for the Big Island and Back Paddle Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 in Excelsior, Minn. The event raises money for ICA Foodshelf and Freshwater.

Anthony Souffle, Star Tribune

Paddlers take to the water en masse on Lake Minnetonka for the Big Island and Back Paddle Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 in Excelsior, Minn. The event raises money for ICA Foodshelf and Freshwater.

Anthony Souffle, Star Tribune

Paddlers take to the water en masse on Lake Minnetonka for the Big Island and Back Paddle Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 in Excelsior, Minn. The event raises money for ICA Foodshelf and Freshwater.

Anthony Souffle, Star Tribune

Paddlers take to the water en masse on Lake Minnetonka for the Big Island and Back Paddle Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 in Excelsior, Minn. The event raises money for ICA Foodshelf and Freshwater.

Anthony Souffle, Star Tribune

Paddlers take to the water en masse on Lake Minnetonka for the Big Island and Back Paddle Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 in Excelsior, Minn. The event raises money for ICA Foodshelf and Freshwater.

Anthony Souffle, Star Tribune

Paddlers take to the water en masse on Lake Minnetonka for the Big Island and Back Paddle Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 in Excelsior, Minn. The event raises money for ICA Foodshelf and Freshwater.

Anthony Souffle, Star Tribune