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Note: Dates listed in gray are 2012 dates.
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| March (top) | |||
| March 3 | Florida West Coast Canoe & Kayak Championships (flatwater) | ||
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Clearwater, FL www.clearwatercanoeclub.com |
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| March 16 | Pickle Race (flatwater) | ||
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Hillsborough River 8000 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL Distances: 11 mi, 4.5 mi Glennis Williams 727-455-9188  |
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| March 17 | Salmon Slalom (slalom) | ||
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Salmon River Colchester, CT Pete Cassebeer 413-210-2817 ness.whitewater-slalom.us/n-sal.htm |
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| March 30 | Scantic Spring Splash (downriver) | ||
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Scantic River Somersville to Hazardville, CT Distances: 5 mi, 2.5 mi Jeff Dynia 860-745-9986 www.scanticspringsplash.org  |
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| March 30 | St. George River Race (downriver) | ||
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St. George River Searsmont, ME Distance: 6 mi Dale Cross 207-338-4598 www.mackro.org/races.htm |
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| March 30 | Craftsbury Mud and Ice Quadrathlon (quadrathlon) | ||
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Craftsbury Outdoor Center Craftsbury, VT boating leg (4.5 miles) of a 4 leg event: x-c ski, run, boat (canoe or kayak), bike total of 30 miles. John Brodhead 802-586-7767 https://www.skireg.com/Net/3502 |
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| March 30 | Westfield Whitewater Novice Clinic (downriver clinic) | ||
| 1:00 PM |
Westfield River State DPW Yard, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 http://www.westfieldriverraces.com/race.html#clinics |
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| April (top) | |||
| April 6 | Ware River Icebreaker Race (downriver, flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Ware River Barre, MA Distances: 5 mi Downriver, 7 mi Flatwater Bill McDonald 978-249-8084 |
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| April 6 | Cameron County Canoe and Kayak Classic (flatwater) | ||
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Cameron County, PA Randy Bailey 814-546-2011 www.canoeclassic.org |
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| April 6 | Passagassawakeag Stream Race (downriver) | ||
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Passagassawakeag Stream Waldo, ME Dale Cross 207-338-4598 www.mackro.org/races.htm |
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| April 6 | Westfield Whitewater Novice Clinic (downriver clinic) | ||
| 1:00 PM |
Westfield River State DPW Yard, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 http://www.westfieldriverraces.com/race.html#clinics |
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| April 7 | Hockanum River Race (downriver) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Hockanum River Vernon/Manchester CT to East Hartford, CT Distance: 6 mi Andy Mckenzie 860-803-3700 |
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| April 7 | 40th Tenandeho River White Water Derby (downriver) | ||
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Tenandeho River Mechanicsville, NY Scott Stepenuck www.americancanoe.org/event/id/291808/Tenandeho-River-White-Water-Derby.htm |
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| April 13 | Soadabscook Sprint and Downriver Race (downriver) | ||
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Bangor YMCA 207-941-2808 www.mackro.org/races.htm |
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| April 13 | 50th Annual River Rat Race (flatwater) | ||
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Millers River Athol to Orange, MA Distance: 6 mi 978-249-9038 www.riverratrace.com |
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| April 13 | Lower Millers River Rumble (Class III downriver) | ||
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Millers River public take out 1 mile east of Millers Falls on Route 2 Distance: 6 mi A 6 mile Class III race course on the “lower Millers” whitewater run. This course starts a mile west of Irving and runs through the “funnel” rapid (Optional Portage) finishing at the large public parking area off Route 2. Jeff Belanger 413-552-5473 |
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| April 13 | Westfield Whitewater Novice Clinic (downriver clinic) | ||
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Westfield River State DPW Yard, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 http://www.westfieldriverraces.com/race.html#clinics |
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| April 14 | River Rat Race Pro/Am (flatwater) | ||
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Millers River Orange, MA Distances: 12 mi, 15 mi 978-249-9038 www.riverratrace.com |
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| April 14 | Willimantic River Downriver Race (Class I & II downriver) | ||
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Willimantic River Heron Cove Park, Tolland, CT Distance: 8 mi An 8-Mile Race on Class I & II Rapids on the Willimantic River from Tolland to Eagleville, CT. Race end is at the Eagleville Dam on Route 275 in Eagleville. Brian Beaupre 860-336-7316 |
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| April 14 | Marsh Stream Sprint and Downriver Race (downriver) | ||
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Marsh Stream Bangor YMCA 207-941-2808 www.mackro.org/races.htm |
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| April 14 | Rites of Spring Pentathlon (pentathlon) | ||
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Whiteface Mountain Wilmington, NY This is a multi-sport race with a downriver leg. The other four legs are xc skiing, downhill skiing, running and biking. Charlie Cowan 518-524-7003 www.ritesofspring.net |
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| April 14 | Shark Bite Canoe & Kayak Race (flatwater) | ||
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Honeymoon Island State Park Dunedin, FL clearwatercanoeclub.com/?page_id=3652 |
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| April 14 | Quinnipiac River Watershed Source to Sound Cleanup (cleanup) | ||
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Quinnipiac River 540 Oregon Rd, Meriden, CT David James 203-237-2845 www.qrwa.org |
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| April 20 | Upper Susquehanna Pedalers & Paddlers (USPP) Spring Race (flatwater) | ||
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Susquehanna River Oneonta, NY All classes start at Route 205 Bridge in Oneonta and finish at the Otego fishing access. Recreation classes, C-1W and any class with youth will finish when reaching the Otego access. All other classes proceed to Wells Bridge, turn a buoy and return to the Otego fishing access. Jeff Shultis 607-988-7898 www.nymcra.org/files/usppentryform.doc |
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| April 20 | 46th Annual Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race (downriver) | ||
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Kenduskeag Stream Kenduskeag to Bangor, ME Bangor Parks & Recreation 207-992-4490 www.kenduskeagstreamcanoerace.com |
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| April 20 | 14th Annual Charles River Cleanup (cleanup) | ||
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Charles River Boston, MA rotc@crwa.org 508-698-6810 www.crwa.org |
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| April 21 | Blackwater Slalom (slalom) | ||
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Blackwater River Webster, NH Amy Hunt 401-338-5669 ness.whitewater-slalom.us/n-blk.htm |
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| April 20 | Westfield Whitewater Races - Novice (downriver) | ||
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Westfield River State DPW Yard, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 www.westfieldriverraces.com |
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| April 20 | Westfield Wildwater Races - Expert (downriver) | ||
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Westfield River Knightville Dam, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 www.westfieldriverraces.com |
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| April 27 | 43rd Annual Wappingers Creek Water Derby (downriver) | ||
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Wappingers Creek Pleasant Valley to Poughkeepsie, NY Distance: 8 mi Mike 914-548-5646 www.aquaticexplorers.org |
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| April 28 | 31st Annual Run of the Charles (flatwater) | ||
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Charles River Dedham, MA to Allston, MA Distances: 26 mi, 19 mi, 9 mi, 6 mi, 24 mi relay The Run of the Charles draws an average of 1,400 racers and thousands of spectators each year. Races include:
Meg 508-698-6810 x10 www.crwa.org/rotc/rotc.html |
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| April 28 | Sturbridge All American River Race (downriver) | ||
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Quinebaug River Sturbridge, MA Distance: 6 mi This is a timed race of over six miles, starting one craft each minute. The first craft leaves Turners Field at 11:01AM and heads for the finish line at Westville Dam Recreational Area in Southbridge. Dale Favreau Randy Peppard 508-347-9636 www.angelfire.com/ma3/sturbridgelions/events.html |
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| April 28, 29 | Wild Water Derby (downriver) | ||
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Canandaigua Outlet Shortsville, NY www.wildwaterderby.com |
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| May 1 | Downeast Adventure Race (adventure race) | ||
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Calais, ME Distance: 21 mi The Downeast Adventure Race is an entry level multi-sport event that consists of mountain biking, white water canoeing, sea kayaking, running, and team challenges. New for this year is a navigation component. Racers will need to navigate using map and compass during one or more sections of the race. This 21-mile race is designed for 1st time racers and experienced racers alike. oac@wccc,me,edu 207-454-1060 www.downeastadventurerace.org |
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| May 3-5 | Canton Canoe Weekend (flatwater) | ||
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Taylor Park, Canton, NY www.slvpaddlers.org |
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| May 4 | Naugatuck Valley River Race (Class I & II downriver) | ||
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Naugatuck River Waterbury, CT Distance: 6 mi Dave Faber 860-274-6213 www.4ctoutdoors.com |
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| May 4 | Upper Ashuelot Canoe & Kayak Race (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Ashuelot River Keene, NH Distances: 9 mi, 19 mi Tom Warner 603-399-7249 |
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| May 5 | Lower Ashuelot River Race (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Ashuelot River Winchester, NH Distances: 15 mi, 8 mi John Kazimierczyk 603-239-4633 www.facebook.com/events/417385108334911/ |
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| May 5 | Otter Brook Canoe & Kayak Race (Class III downriver) | ||
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Otter Brook Branch Rd, Roxbury, NH Distance: 5 mi A 5 mile Class III race course from the base of the dam to the RT 12 bridge just south of Keene, NH. Otter Brook is a narrow twisty stream with lots of rocks to maneuver around. Helmets required for all classes. Rosemary Longo-Nutt 860-531-9727 |
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| May 4, 5 | Kenduskeag Slalom Race (Class II Slalom) | ||
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Kenduskeag Stream Valley Av. and Exchange St., Bangor, ME Clayton Cole 207-285-7356 ness.whitewater-slalom.us/n-ken.htm |
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| May 5 | East Hartford Hockanum Canoe & Kayak Race (flatwater) | ||
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Hockanum River East Hartford, CT The East Hartford Hockanum river race is a 6-mile course of winding, swift and flat water through the town. There is about 1-mile of flat, moving water on the Connecticut River. The race starts at Labor Field in East Hartford, CT at 11 p.m. Registration starts at 9 AM. There is $10 per paddler fee. Personal Floation Devices are required and a 18" line must be attached to the boat. There is 1 mandatory portage at Goodwin Lane around 3 dams. Start at Burnside & Walnut Streets. Paula J. Saaf 860-558-0783 www.facebook.com/pages/The-Hockanum-River/225358077150 |
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| May 8 | Aroostook River 60 Mile Canoe/Kayak Race (flatwater) | ||
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Arrostook River Ashland to Fort Fairfield, ME Distances: 15 mi, 30 mi, 60 mi rmichaud36.tripod.com/id43.html |
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| May 11 | Boateater Challenge (downriver) | ||
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Farmington River Burlington, CT Distance: 5.5 mi 5.5 miles on the Farmington River. Several miles of quickwater and class II rapids, some flatwater, a ledgy descent containing the infamous BOATEATER rapid, and a sprint for the finish. Eric Jones 860-844-0293 sites.google.com/site/boateater/ |
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| May 11 | 23rd Annual Ed Wessels Canoe Regatta (flatwater) | ||
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Susquehanna River Otego, NY to Sidney, NY Otego Boat Launch - Not Oneonta, NY Spaghetti dinner at the Elks Club following the race. 607-561-2642 www.sidneychamber.org/wessels |
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| May 12 | Fiddlehead Slalom (slalom) | ||
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Winooski River Montpelier, VT Ray Ingram 802-578-8367 ness.whitewater-slalom.us/n-fid.htm |
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| May 18 | Middleboro Park Dept Canoe Race (downriver) | ||
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Nemasket River Old Bridge Street, Lakeville, MA Free burgers or hot dogs, chips and drink at end of race for registered participants. Trophies awarded to top 3 in each category Fran Cass 508-946-2440 http://www.middlebororec.com/info/default.aspx |
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| May 18 | 37th Annual Blackstone Canoe & Kayak Race (downriver) | ||
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Blackstone River Uxbridge, MA Distance: 12 mi The race starts below Depot Street in Grafton and goes downriver to Uxbridge, with portages at Riverdale Mills and Rice City Pond, and then a portage into the Blackstone Canal in Uxbridge for the last leg of the race, up the canal to River Bend Farm. The race course includes flatwater, quickwater and some mild whitewater. The total distance is approximately 10 miles. canoerace@thebrwa.org www.thebrwa.org |
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| May 18 | Round the Mountain Race (flatwater) | ||
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Saranac Lake Adirondacks, NY Distance: 10.5 mi brian@macscanoe.com 518-891-2744 www.macscanoe.com/race-schedule.html |
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| May 19 | Quinnipiac Downriver Classic (downriver) | ||
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Quinnipiac River Southington, CT Dan Pelletier 860-347-6576 www.qrwa.org |
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| May 19 | Mystic River Herring Run (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Mystic River Somerville, MA Distances: 12 mi, 9 mi, 3 mi 3, 9 and 12 mile paddling races on the Mystic River. Optional 5K road race prior to paddle www.mysticriver.org |
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| May 19 | Covered Bridge Slalom (slalom) | ||
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Housatonic River West Cornwall, CT Jenifer Clarke Bob Connolly 860-672-6365 ness.whitewater-slalom.us/n-cbs.htm |
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| May 25, 26 | 10 Mile Clinic & Slalom (slalom, clinic) | ||
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10 Mile River Webatuck, NY clinic@whitewater-slalom.us aca.whitewater-slalom.us/a-clinic.htm |
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| May 24-27 | General Clinton Canoe Regatta (flatwater) | ||
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Susquehanna River Cooperstown, NY to Bainbridge, NY Distance: 70 mi Full weekend with over 50 races in one or two person classes, for all ages including:
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| June 7-9 | Maine Canoe Symposium | ||
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Bridgton, ME www.mainecanoesymposium.org |
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| June 8, 9 | Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival (dragon boat) | ||
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Charles River Boston, MA www.bostondragonboat.org |
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| June 9 | Spring Fling at Glasgo Pond (flatwater) | ||
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Glasgo Pond Griswold, CT Distances: 7.5 mi, 3.75 mi Ray Thiel 860-564-2443 |
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| June 16 | Tupper Lake 9-Miler (flatwater) | ||
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Tupper Lake Distance: 9 mi www.macscanoe.com/race-schedule.html |
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| June 22 | 7th Annual Nashua River Race (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Nashua River Groton, MA Distances: 10 mi, 4 mi Stephen Miller 978-771-1821 www.nashuariverrace.com |
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| June 23 | 29th Annual NE Canoe-Orienteering Championships (canoe orienteering) | ||
| 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
within 25 miles of Auburn exit of Mass Pike Aims Coney 978-562-2805 |
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| June 23 | Lake Gardner Classic (flatwater) | ||
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Lake Gardner Amesbury, MA Steve Nyman 978-388-2507 www.lgia.org |
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| June 26-30 | Yukon River Quest | ||
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Yukon River Whitehorse to Dawson City, Yukon Distance: 444 mi www.yukonriverquest.com |
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| June 29 | Charlemont Downriver Race (Class I & II downriver) | ||
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Deerfield River Charlemont, MA A six mile race on Class I and II water on the Deerfield River in Charlemont. Ray LePage |
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| June 30 | Dragon Slayer (Class IV downriver) | ||
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Deerfield Dryway Monroe Bridge put-in Class IV mass start downriver race from the Monroe Bridge put in to the bottom of Labyrinth Rapid on the Deerfield Dryway.The Deerfield Dryway is Class III and IV whitewater so be familiar and practice the course before the race. There will be some safety on the The Deerfield Dryway is Class III and IV whitewater so be familiar and practice the course before the race. There will be some safety on the course but all racers are responsible for their own safety and should be proficient in self rescue in difficult class IV rapids. Mark Wendolowski 413-626-3862 www.lozercup.com |
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| June 30 | Wild Goose Chase (flatwater) | ||
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Housatonic River Lenox, MA Distance: 9 mi A technical, narrow, suck water, shallow water and somewhat deep water race out and back 9 miles on the Housatonic River. Patty Spector 413-637-2597 |
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| July 4 | 4th of July Contoocook River Race (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Contoocook River Contoocook, NH Distance: 5 mi Priscilla & Terje Reinertsen 603-746-6491 |
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| July 6, 7 | Lake Placid International Regatta (flatwater sprint) | ||
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Lake Placid Lake Placid, NY Terry Kent 518-523-1842 www.lakeplacidinternational.com |
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| July 11 | Holyoke Rows Boathouse Challenge (flatwater) | ||
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Connecticut River Holyoke, MA Distances: 10K, 4K Mark Wendolowski 413-626-3862 www.holyokerows.org |
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| July 14 | Connecticut C1/K1 Championships (flatwater) | ||
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Connecticut River Windsor, CT Distances: 7 mi, 3.5 mi 7-mile loop course with some shallow water and moderate current. Great for spectators! Jim Roberts 413-527-6078 |
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| July 14 | Deerfield Riverfest Wildwater Race (Class IV downriver) | ||
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Deerfield River Deerfield Dryway This is a class IV downriver race on starting from the Monroe Bridge put in to the bottom of the Labyrinth Rapid on the Deerfield Dryway. Part of the Lozer Cup Race Series. Mark Wendolowski 413-626-3862 www.lozercup.com |
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| July 20 | Lake Gardner Canoe Orienteering (canoe orienteering) | ||
| 10:00 AM - noon |
Lake Gardner High Street, Amesbury, MA Three great courses: All paddlers welcome!
Shawn Burke www.lgia.org/events |
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| July 20 | Electric City Canoe Regatta (flatwater) | ||
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Mohawk River Schenectedy, NY Distances: 12 mi, 3 mi, 1 mi Schenectady County Community College Washington Ave. Schenectady, NY 12 mi. marathon, 3 mi. rec., 1 mi. fun race All NYMCRA classes plus C1 Pro Registration 8:30 First start 10:00 Ed Greiner 518-875-6497 www.eleccityrace.org |
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| July 20 | Great River Race (flatwater) | ||
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North River Norwell Canoe Launch, Bridge Street, Norwell, MA Distance: 6.5 mi All skill levels, from novice to racer, are invited to take part in the race. Non-motorized vessels including canoes, kayaks, and rowboats participate in the race piloted by people of all ages. (Participants 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.) Paula Christy 781-659-8168 www.nsrwa.org |
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| July 21 | Merrimack River Trail Triathlon (triathlon) | ||
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Merrimack River Concord, NH Distances: 4K bike (off road), 3K run, paddle Please help support our vision of having a run/bike trail along the Merrimack River right here in Concord. This is a fun, low-key bike, run, paddle triathlon. Bike and run on dirt and single track. Paddle on Merrimack just down from arena. Modest distances. Great for all ages! Behind Buffalo Wild Wings 6 Loudon Road Concord, NH Tom Walton 603-223-1537 http://www.mrgt.org/events.html |
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| July 21, 22 | NE Whitewater Triple Crown Championships (downriver, slalom, freestyle) | ||
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Farmington River Tarrifville & East Granby, CT The Whitewater Triple Crown challenge the paddlers in a competition in the three major whitewater disciplines - wild water, slalom and freestyle. Andy www.tvilletriplecrown.com |
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| July 23-28 | AuSable River Canoe Marathon (flatwater) | ||
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AuSable River Grayling to Oscoda, MI Distance: 120 mi www.ausablecanoemarathon.org |
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| July 28, 29 | Toronto Outrigger Challenge (outrigger) | ||
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Toronto, ON info@torontooutriggerchallenge.com 416-303-1021 www.torontooutriggerchallenge.com |
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| August 1 | Southside Tavern Sundowner (flatwater) | ||
| 4:30 PM |
Kennebec River Skowhegan, ME Distance: 6 mi John Alsop 207-474-4650 |
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| August 3 | New England Championships (flatwater) | ||
| 10:00 AM |
Connecticut River 618 River Road, Westmoreland, NH Distance: 12 mi Peter & Tricia Heed 603-933-7276 |
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| August 3 | Laurel Lake Association Canoe & Kayak Race (flatwater) | ||
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Laurel Lake Sandy Beach at Laurel Lake, Fitzwilliam, NH Distances: 5 mi, 2.5 mi A variety of race distances and age-group races. Feature event is the Canoe Tug O' War. Charley Brackett 603-585-7167 www.laurellakeassn.com |
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| August 4 | West Grand Lake Race (flatwater) | ||
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West Grand Lake Grand Lake Stream, ME Distances: 12 mi, 6 mi, 4 mi The race includes options for competitive paddlers or relaxed family outings – including courses of 12, 6, or 4 miles. All three courses start and finish in the village of Grand Lake Stream and are round trips around islands in West Grand Lake – paddlers will enjoy seeing some of the undeveloped shoreline of the land trust’s 33,708-acre Farm Cove Community Forest, and their current conservation effort, the West Grand Lake Community Forest project on the east shore of the lake. Mark Berry 207-796-2100 www.downeastlakes.org/events/west-grand-lake-race |
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| August 6-11 | USCA Nationals (flatwater, orienteering) | ||
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Muskegon River Newaygo, MI Gabriel Slominski www.newaygonationals.org |
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| August 7 | Chocolate Bowl (flatwater) | ||
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Stockbridge Bowl Stockbridge, MA Distance: 5 mi 5 mile flatwater race. 2 laps around the lake. Register at 5pm. $10. All craft including SUPs. Gary Miller 413-717-1401 |
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| August 10 | Zoar Gap Plunge (downriver) | ||
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Deerfield River Fife Brook Dam Course runs from the base of Fife Brook dam through Zoar Gap to the Mohawk Park Campground Mark Wendolowski 413-626-3862 |
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| August 17 | Connecticut River Challenge (flatwater) | ||
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Connecticut River Bissell Bridge Boat Launch, Windsor, CT Distance: 9 mi Ted Kenyon 860-439-0332 |
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| August 17 | Candlewood Lake Dragon Boat Race (dragon boat) | ||
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Candlewood Lake Lynn Deming Park, New Milford, CT Mark Howarth candlewoodlakedragonboatrace.shutterfly.com |
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| August 17-18 | Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival (dragon boat) | ||
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Connecticut River Hartford, CT dragonboat@riverfront.org www.riverfront.org/events/dragon |
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| August 23 | Cookie Bowl (flatwater) | ||
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Stockbridge Bowl Stockbridge, MA Distance: 5 mi 5 mile flatwater race. 2 laps around the lake. Register at 5pm. $10. All craft including SUPs. Gary Miller 413-717-1401 |
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| September 2-8 | ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships (wildwater, freestyle) | ||
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Nantahala River Bryson City, NC Come join some of the Nations best Wildwater Athletes and cheer on the Worlds Best Freestyle Athletes this fall on the Nantahalla. Wildwater Nationals are open to Decked Kayaks and Canoes and will finish all the races in front of the main grandstands. Wildwater Sprint and Classic Thursday and Friday, Freestyle Saturday and Sunday. http://www.noc.com/noccom/festivals-a-events/2013-worlds/ |
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| September 6-8 | Adirondack Canoe Classic (flatwater) | ||
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Distance: 90 mi This three-day, 90-mile flat water race follows the original highways of the Adirondacks from Old Forge to Saranac Lake. The course offers a mix of lake and river flat water paddling with several carries. Participants receive a T-shirt, mileage pins, awards, camping, snacks, boat shuttles and a post race meal. Entry forms for this race go out via U.S. Mail in June. The 90 - Miler is limited to 250 boats. Entry deadline is July 25. www.macscanoe.com/race-schedule.html |
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| September 7 | The Contoocook Carry (triathlon) | ||
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Contoocook River Contoocook, NH 2 mile run, 5 mile paddle with a portage and a 14 mile bike ride. Families and costumes welcome. All proceeds go to provide fuel assistance for those in need during our NH winter. Mary Congoran 603-568-2783 www.contoocookcarry.org |
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| September 7 | Lighthouse to Lighthouse Race (open water) | ||
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Open Water around Norwalk Islands Shady Beach, Norwalk, CT Distances: 14 mi, 7 mi All seaworthy, human-powered vessels are eligible. Classes include fixed and sliding seat rowing, surfski, sea kayak, fast sea kayak, stand-up paddleboard and outrigger canoes. Gary Williams lighthousetolighthouserace.com/l2l |
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| September 8 | 4th Annual Great Stone Dam Classic (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Merrimack River Abe Bashara Boathouse, Lawrence, MA Distances: 8.6 mi, 3.5 mi, 1K youth Three great races: All boat classes and paddlers welcome!!
Shawn Burke Francisco Urena www.greatstonedam.com |
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| September 15 | 36th Annual Josh Billings RunagroundTriathlon (triathlon) | ||
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Patty Spector www.joshbillings.com |
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| September 22 | Connecticut River Paddle Battle (flatwater) | ||
| 10:30 AM |
Connecticut River Herrick's Cove, Rockingham, VT Distances: 7.5 mi, 2 mi www.ctrpaddlebattle.com |
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| September 22 | D.W. Field Triathlon (triathlon) | ||
| 9:00 AM |
D. W. Field Park, Brockton, MA dwftriathlon@gmail.com 508-942-1920 www.dwftriathlon.org |
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| September 21 | Long Lake Long Boat Regatta (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Long Lake Adirondacks, NY Distances: 15 mi, 10 mi This race features the North American War Canoe Championships, a 15-mile race on Long Lake. Other events include the 10- mile Adirondack Kayak Championships, a 15 - Mile C-4 marathon, and 10- mile canoe, guideboat and “Anything goes” races for youth and adults. All races begin and end at the beach across from the Adirondack Hotel. www.macscanoe.com/race-schedule.html |
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| September 28 | 3rd Annual White River DisasTour (triathlon) | ||
Rochester, VT
Sean Linskey 802-793-0189 www.vtdisastourtriathlon.com |
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| October 5 | Holyoke Rows Oktoberfest Race (flatwater) | ||
| 1:30 PM |
Connecticut River Holyoke, MA Distance: 10K Mark Wendolowski 413-626-3862 |
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| October 6 | Vermont MoMac (flatwater) | ||
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Lamoille River Jeffersonville, VT Distances: 10 mi, 5 mi Two events in one; a 5-mile recreational paddle and the Vt. Pro Boat Challenge, which is a minimum 10-mile race. This is a fundraiser to help cancer in memory of Mona Roberts and MacKenzie Pratt. Come paddle in Vermont during the beautiful Fall Foliage Season while exercising and raising money for a good cause. Ray Ingram Ken "Bert" Roberts www.momacpaddleathon.org |
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| October 6 | Nayaug Canoe & Kayak Race (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Connecticut River Glastonbury, CT Distances: 8 mi, 5 mi, 2 mi Dave Ahlgren 860-633-5665 www.nayaugcanoerace.org |
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| October 6 | Esopus Slalom (slalom) | ||
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Esopus Creek Phoenicia, NY Mike Cook 607-227-4998 ness.whitewater-slalom.us/n-eso.htm |
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| October 6 | Slocum Challenge Regatta | ||
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Slocum River Estuary Dartmouth, MA Races will start (promptly at 9:30 a.m.) and finish near the mouth of the Slocum River, nearby the Lloyd Center’s waterfront facility, traversing a two-mile closed-loop buoyed course on the tidal waters of one of New England’s most beautiful estuaries. D'Arcy MacMahon 508-990-0505 x12 lloydcenter.org/lloyd-center-regatta |
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| October 12 | Miller's River Challenge (flatwater) | ||
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Millers River Orange, MA
Shelly St. Cyr 978-424-7543 www.millersriverchallenge.shutterfly.com |
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| October 13 | Pumpkin Race (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Farmington River Simsbury, CT Distances: 7 mi, 4 mi Jim Miller 860-242-7294 |
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| October 19 | Tully Lake Triathlon (triathlon) | ||
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Tully Lake Tully Lake Camground, Royalston, MA
Keith Bockus 978-249-4957 www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/special-events/tully-lake-triathlon.html |
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| October 19, 20 | Farmington Slalom (Class II+ slalom) | ||
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Farmington River Otis, MA Klaus Renner 603-546-7513 ness.whitewater-slalom.us/n-far.htm |
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| October 26 | Merrifest (flatwater) | ||
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| noon, 1:00 PM |
Merrimack River DCR's Sampas Pavilion, 500 Pawtucket Boulevard, Lowell, MA Distances: 3.7 mi, 2 mi Adult race is a 3.7 mile recreational kayak and canoe race along the Merrimack River in Lowell, MA. Youth race is a 2 mile recreational kayak and canoe race. Youth race starts at noon. Adult race starts at 1:00 PM. A few kayaks are available for rental from Plum Island Kayak. Caroly Shumway 978-655-4742 http://www.merrimack.org/merrimack-canoekayak-races/ |
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| November (top) | |||
| November 3 | The Great Potato Race (flatwater) | ||
| New Location, New Time | |||
| 11:00 AM |
Connecticut River North Riverfront Park, Springfield, MA Distance: 6 mi Bob Allen 413-568-8832 |
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| November 3 | Deerfield Valley Canoe and Kayak Race (downriver) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Deerfield River Deerfield, MA Distance: 6.5 Registration: 10:00 - 11:00 Parking area at the corner of Stillwater and Upper Rd, Deerfield, MA Mass Start: 11:30 AM Course: 6.5 Mile class I mass start downriver race from the parking area to the rt 5 underpass on the Deerfield River, this section is flatwater, quickwater with some class I whitewater and meanders through the rural farmland of historic Deerfield. Take out on river right just past the Rt 5 overpass. Park under the railroad bridge on River Rd. Classes: Canoe and Kayak Mark Wendolowski 413-626-3862 |
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| November 3 | NECKRA Annual Banquet (banquet, awards) | ||
| after Potato Race |
Dinner, points awards, quick annual meeting and raffle Bob Allen 413-568-8832 |
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| November 24 | Delaware & Raritan Canal Race (flatwater) | ||
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Delaware & Raritan Canal Somerset, NJ Distance: 10.6 mi The course is 10.6 miles long and takes about 2 hours. There are 3 short portages around the locks. These are on the tow path, which is graveled, and are about 100 yards long each. Dennis German 973-226-6672 www.canalrace.org |
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