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| April 24 | Upper Ashuelot Canoe & Kayak Race (flatwater) | ||
| Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
| 11:00 AM |
Ashuelot River Keene, NH Distances: 13 mi, 5 mi Pro course is ~13 miles (portage and upstream/downstream loops). Amateur/rec course is ~5 miles (no portage, upstream loop). Both courses start and finish at Ashuelot River Park. Tim Garland 603-762-3996 Michael Fairchild 802-254-7733 |
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| April 24 | Quaboag Flats (flatwater) | ||
| 10:30 AM |
Quaboag River West Brookfield, MA Distance: 7.6 mi Start and finish at the junction of Rt 9 and Rt 67 in West Brookfield, MA. Mark Wendolowski https://paddleguru.com/races/QuaboagFlatsPaddlesportsRace  |
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| May (top) | |||
| May 1 | Baker River Regatta (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Baker River Smith Bridge, Plymouth, NH Distances: 8 mi, 4 mi Baker River, Smith Bridge to Plymouth Amphitheater Fee: $25, Under 12, $15 T-shirt with preregistration Jamie Hannon 603-651-9098 mountainvillagecharterschool.org |
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| May 1-2 | Canton Canoe Weekend (flatwater) | ||
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Taylor Park, Canton, NY Gene Newman 315-323-0946 www.cantoncanoeweekend.org |
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| May 8 | The Oxbow Race (flatwater) | ||
| 10:30 AM |
Oxbow on the Connecticut River Easthampton, MA Distance: 6 mi This will be a 6 mile loop starting in the Oxbow, traveling out to the Connecticut River, up past Mitch's Island and returning. In the event of high water this race will be cancelled. James LeGrand https://paddleguru.com/races/TheOxbowPaddle |
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| May 16 | Quinnipiac Downriver Classic (downriver) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Quinnipiac River Southington, CT Dan Pelletier 860-347-6576 www.qrwa.org |
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| May 31 | 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 (top) | |||
| June 12 | Wild Goose Chase (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Housatonic River Lenox, MA Distances: 9 mi, 5 mi A technical, narrow, suck water, shallow water and somewhat deep water race out and back on the Housatonic River. Registration starts at 9:00 AM Patty Spector 413-637-2597 |
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| June 19 | 31st Spring Fling at Glasgo Pond (flatwater) | ||
| Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
| 11:00 AM |
Glasgo Pond Griswold, CT Distances: 7.5 mi, 3.75 mi Two-lap race for canoes and kayaks. No portages. Free raffle for all entrants. Free cash raffle for all first-time participants. Ray Thiel 860-564-2443 |
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| June 26 | Mohawk Trail Charlemont Downriver Canoe & Kayak Race (downriver) | ||
| 1:45 PM |
Deerfield River Zoar Gap Picnic Area Distance: 9 mi A beautiful downriver Class I & II race on the Deerfield River. Paddle nearly 12 miles starting at the Zoar Picnic Area and continuing to Rt. 2 near Crab Apple. Registration: 1:00 PM Charley Brackett 603-585-7167 |
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| June 27 | Brattle Paddle Canoe, Kayak and SUP Race (flatwater) | ||
| 10:30 AM |
Connecticut River, West River Brattleboro, VT Distances: 9 mi, 3.5 mi A fun race that will take you up and down the Connecticut and West Rivers. Proceeds to benefit the West River Trail. Sandy Harris 603-363-4868 |
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| July (top) | |||
| July 4 | Farmington River Race (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Farmington River Simsbury, CT Distances: 8 mi, 4 mi An 8-mile canoe, kayak, and SUP race on the Farmington River. Start/finish is at Curtiss Park in Simsbury. Start time is 11 a.m. Race begins by going downstream for two miles to a buoy turn - then head upstream for 4 miles before turning and another buoy before going downstream 2 miles to the finish. Minimal current. Ted Kenyon 860-874-8302 https://paddleguru.com/races/July4thFarmingtonRiverRace |
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| July 7 | Holyoke Rows Boathouse Challenge (flatwater) | ||
| 6:30 PM |
Connecticut River Holyoke, MA Distances: 10K, 4K Stephanie Moore 413-626-3862 www.holyokerows.org |
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| July 18 | Connecticut C1/K1 Championships (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
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 24-25 | AuSable River Canoe Marathon (flatwater) | ||
| 9:00 PM |
AuSable River Grayling to Oscoda, MI Distance: 120 mi www.ausablecanoemarathon.org |
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| July 25 | Toms River Race (tidal) | ||
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Toms River Toms River, NJ Melinda Edward |
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| July 25 | BluMouLA-BuFuRa (Blue Mountain Lake Association Buoy Funding Race) (flatwater) | ||
| 9:30 AM |
Blue Mountain Lake Blue Mountain Lake, NY Distances: 14 mi, 7 mi, 1.5 mi "The Prettiest Darn Course in America" Wide bays, narrow channels and spectacular scenery! 14-mile course: west on Blue Mountain, Eagle and Uttowana Lakes and return for a clockwise loop around Blue Mountain Lake Aims "Andy" Coney 978-562-2805, 518-352-7364 (on race weekend) |
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| July 28 | Chocolate Bowl (flatwater) | ||
| 6:00 PM |
Stockbridge Bowl Stockbridge, MA Distance: 5.8 mi 5.8 mile flatwater race. 2 laps around the lake. Register at 5pm at the Stockbridge Bowl ramp. $15. All craft including SUPs. Race Proceeds go to Nephcure Kidney International Kurt Kuehnel 413-442-2557 |
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| August (top) | |||
| August 1 | New England Championships (flatwater) | ||
| 10:30 AM |
Connecticut River Brattleboro, VT Distances: 12 mi, 5 mi Sandy Harris 603-363-4868 |
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| August 8 | 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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| August 21 | Laurel Lake Association Canoe & Kayak Race (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Laurel Lake new boat ramp at Laurel Lake, Fitzwilliam, NH Distances: 7 mi, 2.5 mi, 1.5 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 27 | Cookie Bowl (flatwater) | ||
| 6:00 PM |
Stockbridge Bowl Stockbridge, MA Distance: 5.8 mi 5.8 mile flatwater race. 2 laps around the lake. Register at 5pm at the Stockbridge Bowl ramp. $15. All craft including SUPs. Race Proceeds go to Nephcure Kidney International Kurt Kuehnel 413-442-2557 |
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| August 29 | Hamilton Reservoir Paddle Skedaddle (flatwater) | ||
| 10:00 AM |
Hamilton Reservoir Lake Holland, MA Distances: 7 mi, 3.5 mi One or two laps of the reservoir North basin. Location: Aqua Riders of Holland
154 Mashapaug Rd Holland, MA Registration: 8:30-9:45 Bill Terbush 614-625--915 https://paddleguru.com/races/HamiltonReservoirPaddleSkedaddle2021 |
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| September (top) | |||
| September 12 | 11th 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 canoeber@icloud.com Francisco Urena furena80@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/GreatStoneDam/ |
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| September 18 | Millers River Challenge (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Millers River Orange, MA Distance: 7 mi Jerry Whaland |
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| September 19 | 45th Annual Josh Billings Runaground Triathlon (triathlon) | ||
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The Josh is a 27 mile bike, 5 mile canoe/kayak/SUP, and 6 mile run triathlon in the beautiful Berkshires of western MA. The Josh is limited to 500 teams and has 45 categories with separate divisions for teams and iron persons. The race ends at Tanglewood followed by a large Bash with music, food, vendors and awards. Patty Spector www.joshbillings.com |
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| September 25 | Rainbow Run Downriver Race (downriver) | ||
| 1:00 PM |
Farmington River Windsor, CT Distance: 6 mi Short stretch of quickwater, 1/4 mile of Class I/II rapids, then 6 miles of quickwater. Good novice downriver course. Eric Jones 860-756-6703 |
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| September 26 | Holyoke Rows Fall Festival Race (flatwater) | ||
| 1:30 PM |
Connecticut River Holyoke, MA Distance: 10K Stephanie Moore 413-626-3862 www.holyokerows.org |
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| October (top) | |||
| October 9 | The Great River Challenge Off-Road Triathlon (triathlon) | ||
| 9:30 AM |
Connecticut River Northfield Mountain Recreation Center, Northfield, MA Pre-Race Meeting at Rec Center: 8:45am Race Start (on water at the Pavillion): 9:30am 413-522-8494 http://greatriverchallenge.com/ |
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| October 10 | Silver Lake John Messinger Memorial Race (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Silver Lake Berlin, CT Distance: 5 mi Race is at the Silver Lake boat launch in Berlin, CT. Registration starts at 9:30 AM. Vicki Cummings 203-634-3893 |
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| October 24 | 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 Paul Glasscock |
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| October 24 | The Great Potato Race (flatwater) | ||
| 12:00 PM |
Connecticut River Holyoke Rows Boathouse, Holyoke, MA Distance: 6 mi Bob Allen 413-568-8832 |
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