ExOfficio to Sponsor Mayor’s Cup

Tukwila, WA – ExOfficio will soon make its presence known among the New York City paddling community as a sponsor of the Mayor’s Cup – New York City Kayak Championships taking place on October 19, 2008.

ExOfficio has donated 200 shirts for volunteers and event prizes for this race around Manhattan Island. It will also host a booth during the event offering spectators swag, information on its product line and ExOfficio’s local retailers to include Paragon Sports, Jersey Paddler, and its new ExOfficio store located in JetBlue’s new Terminal 5 at JFK airport due to open on October 22, 2008.

About the Mayor’s Cup
The Mayor’s Cup-New York City Kayak Championship is an elite kayaking race around Manhattan Island. This 26.7-mile marathon race draws some of the world’s and the region’s most accomplished paddlers. This event has elite classes as well as enthusiast classes and all talented paddlers are welcome to participate. The event awards $15,000 in prize money of which $5,000 goes to the Mayor’s Cup winner. For more information, visit www.nymayorscup.com.

About ExOfficio
ExOfficio has been creating the ultimate apparel for worldly exploration since 1987. Built on the success of the ultimate fly-fishing shirt, the company has evolved into a leading travel apparel brand known for innovative technical features and performance benefits that enhance the travel experience. ExOfficio is sold internationally in specialty outdoor, fly-fishing, travel and luggage stores. Products are also available in ExOfficio retail stores and online. ExOfficio supports numerous social and environmental organizations including World Concern, Medical Teams International and the African Wildlife Foundation, among others. For more information visit, www.exofficio.com.