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March (top)

March 12	Pickle Race (flatwater)
	Hillsborough River 8000 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL Distances: 11 mi, 4.5 mi Glennis Williams 727-455-9188
March 26	Scantic Spring Splash (downriver)
11:30 AM	Scantic River Somersville to Hazardville, CT Distances: 5 mi, 2.5 mi Jeff Dynia Mike Dynia 860-745-9986 www.scanticspringsplash.org
March 26	Westfield Whitewater Novice Clinic (downriver clinic)
12:00 PM	Westfield River MassDOT Yard, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 http://www.westfieldriverraces.com/race.html#clinics
March 26	St. George River Race (downriver)
	St. George River Searsmont, ME Distance: 6 mi Dale Cross 207-338-4598 www.mackro.org/races.htm
April (top)

April 2	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
April 2	Westfield Whitewater Novice Clinic (downriver clinic)
12:00 PM	Westfield River MassDOT Yard, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 http://www.westfieldriverraces.com/race.html#clinics
April 2	Passagassawakeag Stream Race (downriver)
	Passagassawakeag Stream Waldo, ME Dale Cross 207-338-4598 www.mackro.org/races.htm
April 2	Cameron County Canoe and Kayak Classic (flatwater)
	Cameron County, PA Randy Bailey 814-546-2011 www.canoeclassic.org
April 3	Hockanum River Race (downriver)
11:00 AM	Hockanum River Vernon/Manchester CT to East Hartford, CT Distance: 6 mi Andy Mckenzie 860-803-3700
April 3	43rd Tenandeho River White Water Derby (downriver)
noon	Tenandeho River Mechanicsville, NY Scott Stepenuck 518-885-4098 http://tenandeho.org/
April 3	Punch Brook Slalom (slalom)
	Farmington River Burlington, CT Denise Dieli http://nessrace.com/punch-brook-slalom/
April 9	53rd Annual River Rat Race (flatwater)
1:00 PM	Millers River Athol to Orange, MA Distance: 6 mi 978-249-9038 www.riverratrace.com
April 9	Soadabscook Sprint and Downriver Race (downriver)
	Bangor YMCA 207-941-2808 www.mackro.org/races.htm
April 10	River Rat Race Pro/Am (flatwater)
10:00 AM	Millers River Orange, MA Distances: 12 mi, 15 mi 978-249-9038 www.riverratrace.com
April 10	Willimantic River Downriver Race (Class I & II downriver)
noon	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
April 10	Westfield Whitewater Novice Clinic (downriver clinic)
12:00 PM	Westfield River MassDOT Yard, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 http://www.westfieldriverraces.com/race.html#clinics
April 10	Marsh Stream Sprint and Downriver Race (downriver)
	Marsh Stream Bangor YMCA 207-941-2808 www.mackro.org/races.htm
April 16	Quinnipiac River Watershed Source to Sound Cleanup (cleanup)
9:00 AM	Quinnipiac River 540 Oregon Rd, Meriden, CT David James 203-237-2845 www.qrwa.org
April 16	Squannacook River Canoe and Kayak Race
8:00 AM	Squannacook River Townsend, MA It is a fun and competitive event on the Squannacook River which we promote as an obstacle course. Each year the challenge is a bit different depending on what has befallen the river over the winter. Laura Harrington 978-597-6974 https://www.facebook.com/townsendlions
April 16	Upper Susquehanna Pedalers & Paddlers (USPP) Spring Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Susquehanna River Oneonta, NY Distances: 12 mi, 18 mi 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 http://uspp.pbworks.com/
April 16	50th Annual Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race (downriver)
	Kenduskeag Stream Kenduskeag to Bangor, ME Bangor Parks & Recreation 207-992-4490 www.kenduskeagstreamcanoerace.com
April 16	63rd Annual Westfield Whitewater Races - Novice (downriver)
	Westfield River State DPW Yard, Huntington, MA Distance: 8 mi Ed Smith 413-636-2397 www.westfieldriverraces.com
April 16	63rd Annual Westfield Wildwater Races - Expert (downriver)
	Westfield River Knightville Dam, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 www.westfieldriverraces.com
April 23	46th Annual Wappingers Creek Water Derby (downriver)
8:00 AM	Wappingers Creek Pleasant Valley to Poughkeepsie, NY Distance: 8 mi Mark 845-391-7700 Bob 845-721-2605 www.aquaticexplorers.org
April 23	Little d on the Monocacy (flatwater)
10:00 AM	Monocacy River Thurmont, MD Distance: 13.5 mi 13.5 miles moving flatwater on the Monocacy River in Frederick County. MD. Fundraiser for terminally ill child. No entry fee. Racers are asked to make a donation of their choice to Daniel's bucket list. Steve Corbett 240-446-0060 www.L5S1tactical.com/daniel5.html
April 24	Sturbridge All American River Race (downriver)
11:00 AM	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 rpeppard@msn.com www.angelfire.com/ma3/sturbridgelions/events.html
April 24	34th Annual Run of the Charles (flatwater)
	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: 26-Mile Professional Marathon, $5,000 in cash prizes 24-Mile Corporate Relay 24-Mile Non-Corporate Relay - government, women, mixed and open classes 19-Mile Races 9-Mile Races 6-Mile Races Paddleboard divisions rotc@crwa.org 508-698-6810 www.crwa.org/rotc/rotc.html
April 24	Blackwater Slalom (slalom)
	Blackwater River Webster, NH Amy Hunt 401-338-5669 http://nessrace.com/blackwater-slalom/
April 30	Lower Ashuelot River Race (flatwater, downriver)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
11:00 AM	Ashuelot River Winchester, NH Distances: 11 mi, 7 mi The race will start just downstream of the Coombs Covered Bridge, 971 Old Westport Rd., Winchester, NH and will finish at the Sims property, 77 Back Ashuelot Rd, off of route 10, in Winchester, NH. New this year, in addition to this race being a NECKRA Flatwater points series race, it is also a Downriver points series race. The Downriver race is 7 miles and the Flatwater race is either 7 miles or 11 miles. No portages for either distance. Once again, there will be a hot meal available after the race included in the entry fee. Race Day registration starts at 8:30 AM John Kazimierczyk 603-239-4633 https://www.facebook.com/pages/2015-Lower-Ashuelot-Canoe-and-Kayak-Race/1522191998064160
April 30	16th Annual Charles River Cleanup (cleanup)
	Charles River Boston, MA rotc@crwa.org 508-698-6810 http://www.crwa.org/charles-river-cleanup
May (top)

May 1	Otter Brook Canoe & Kayak Race (Class III downriver)
10:00 AM	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. Registration: 8:30-9:30 Safety Meeting: 9:40 Rosemary Longo-Nutt 860-531-9727
May 1	Kenduskeag Slalom Race (Class II Slalom)
	Kenduskeag Stream Valley Av. and Exchange St., Bangor, ME Clayton Cole 207-285-7356 http://nessrace.com/kenduskeag-slalom/
May 7	Upper Ashuelot Canoe & Kayak Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Ashuelot River Keene, NH Distances: 9 mi, 19 mi Tom Warner 603-399-7249
May 7	Boateater Challenge (downriver)
noon	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 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boateater-Challenge/107532585985611
May 7-8	55th Annual Canton Canoe Weekend (flatwater)
	Taylor Park, Canton, NY www.slvpaddlers.org
May 8	Fiddlehead Slalom (slalom)
	Winooski River Montpelier, VT Ray Ingram 802-578-8367 http://nessrace.com/fiddlehead-slalom/
May 14	Middleboro Park Dept Canoe Race (downriver)
11:00 AM	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
May 14	Round the Mountain Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Saranac Lake Adirondacks, NY Distance: 10.5 mi Start is at the Ampersand Bay Resort on Lower Saranac Lake Brian McDonnell 518-891-2744 www.macscanoe.com/race-schedule.html
May 15	Quinnipiac Downriver Classic (downriver)
11:00 AM	Quinnipiac River Southington, CT Dan Pelletier 860-347-6576 www.qrwa.org
May 15	Mystic River Herring Run (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Mystic River Somerville, MA Distances: 12 mi, 9 mi, 3 mi Run, Walk and Paddle for the Fish 3, 9 and 12 mile paddling races on the Mystic River. Optional 5K road race prior to paddle www.mysticriver.org
May 15	World Run-Paddle Biathlon Championship (flatwater)
10:00 AM	Merrimack River NHTI Boat Ramp, Concord, NH Distances: 4K run, 4K paddle All profit goes to NHTI X-C at NHTI-Concord’s Community College This event combines the disciplines of running and paddling. One may compete solo (Iron) or with a teammate(s) (Tin). The race begins with a 4K run, followed by a 4K paddle and finishes with a 40 meter dash (portage) to the finish line. (You may use canoe, kayak or S.U.P. on water) The run-paddle Biathlon is the brainchild of Tom Walton, who started The United States Canoe Association Biathlon Championship in 1996. The final USCA Biathlon was held in Warren, Pa. in 2015 Safety Note: P.F.D. must be worn by paddlers 12 and under. “On-board” for all others. If you are uncertain about swimming skills, wear your jacket! Race day registration opens at 8:00 AM Tom Walton
May 15	Covered Bridge Slalom (slalom)
	Housatonic River West Cornwall, CT Jenifer Clarke Jenifer Clarke Bob Connolly Bob Connolly http://nessrace.com/covered-bridge-slalom/
May 21	26th Annual Ed Wessels Canoe Regatta (flatwater)
10:00 AM	Susquehanna River Otego, NY to Sidney, NY All Wessels races will start at the Otego boat launch. The boat launch is located about 1 mile east of the I-88 Otego exit, on the south side of the river. Finish at Keith Clark Park. Spaghetti dinner at the Elks Club following the race. Ed Curley 607-433-0333 www.sidneychamber.org/wessels
May 25	General Clinton Dash for Cash (flatwater)
	Susquehanna River Sidney, NY to Bainbridge, NY Distance: 5 mi www.canoeregatta.org
May 27-30	General Clinton Canoe Regatta (flatwater)
	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: Generation Gap Relay Race Relay Scout Races 1-man 18 mile sprint Youth Races 70 mile amateur endurance races 70 mile pro endurance races www.canoeregatta.org
May 28	Dryway Kickoff Event (Class III & IV downriver)
12:00 PM	Deerfield River Monroe Bridge section of Deerfield River Distance: 3.5 mi Zoar Outdoor will be hosting a Dryway Kickoff Event for the start of the summer releases on the Monroe Bridge section of the Deerfield River. Free w.w. kayak demos to experienced paddlers start at 9:30 AM potluck dinner follows the race at Dunbar Brook Picnic Area at 4:00 PM James Sullivan 800-532-7483 http://www.zoaroutdoor.com/whatsnew.htm
June (top)

June 4	Tupper Lake 9-Miler (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Simon Pond, Raquette River NY Distances: 9 mi, 5 mi The race starts at the Rod and Gun Club Boat Launch on Simon Pond Road, off NYS Route 30. It crosses the Pond and goes up the Raquette River and returns to the Boat Launch. 5 mi for recreational classes and SUPs 9 mi for amateur and pro classes Roger Gocking 518-354-8377
June 5	Onion River Race (downriver)
	New Date
10:00 AM	Winooski River 191 Power Plant Road, Waterbury, VT Distance: 10 mi The 3rd Annual Onion River Race has been scheduled for Sunday, June 5th, in Bolton, Vermont. Please join us on a ten mile race through a scenic cut in the Green Mountains! A post-paddle lunch will be provided. It promises to be a day of excitement, camaraderie, and fun, for both the experienced racer and casual paddler alike. Proceeds from the race will support projects to improve public access and riparian land restoration in the watersh Larry Montague www.onionriverrace.us
June 5	Tariffville Slalom (slalom)
	Farmington River Tarrifville, CT Gary Glosclaude http://nessrace.com/tariffville-slalom/
June 10-12	Maine Canoe Symposium
	Bridgton, ME www.mainecanoesymposium.org
June 11	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
June 11	Zoar Gap (Fife Brook) (downriver)
1:00 PM	Deerfield River Fife Dam to Shunpike Canoe/Kayak Race Class I, II & III Downriver Rosemary Longo-Nutt 860-531-9727
June 11, 12	Madrid Canoe Regatta (flatwater)
	any Classes. Register, start & finish at Madrid Community Park. Snack Bar & playground. T-shirts. Entry Fee: $15 per individual, $30 pro paddlers, $5 high school, discounts for SLVP members and veterans Rough camping is available for the weekend. Spaghetti dinner $5 per plate on Saturday following awards. Saturday June 13 1, 3 &9 miles NYMCRA Canoe Points Race NYMCRA Pro Points Race Register: 9:00 Start: 11:00 Amateur marathon (9 miles w/ 1 portage) - NYMCRA Points classes C1 Pro (9 miles w/ 1 portage) 11:45 Recreational Race (3 miles) Sunday June 14 6, 13 & 16 miles Register: 8:00 evening Start: 10:00 Amateur marathon (13 miles w/ 1 portage) Pro (16 miles w/ 1 portage). Rec. 6 miles Bernie and Amy Moulton www.slvpaddlers.org
June 11, 12	Newaygo Power Paddle (flatwater)
	Muskegon River Newaygo, MI Distance: various distances C-1 (Fri.) Youth Races Expert 1, Men C-2, Women C-2 (Sat.) Mixed C-2, C-4 (Sun) Gabriel Slominski 773-983-3103
June 11, 12	37th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival (dragon boat)
	Charles River Boston, MA www.bostondragonboat.org
June 18	The Meltdown (flatwater)
10:00 AM	Connecticut River Northfield, MA Distances: 10 mi, 5 mi Riverview Picnic Area 99 Millers Falls Rd Northfield, MA Registration starts at 8:30 AM Awards and picnic after the race John Kazimierczyk 603-239-4633 https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Meltdown-2015/578977495568733
June 18	52nd Annual Tiadaghton Elm Classic (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Susquehanna River Lock Haven, PA Distance: 6 mi Lock Haven, PA (Site of the 2014 USCA National Championships) SUP, K1, K2, C1, C2 & C2 events $2000 Cash Prizes, C1 Pro and C2 Pro Jeff Rankinen 570-660-5085 www.lhnationals.com
June 19	Keystone Challenge (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Susquehanna River Lock Haven, PA Distance: 11 mi Jeff Rankinen 570-367-9200
June 20	Loyalsock Flatwater Challenge (flatwater)
	Williamsport, PA Jeff Rankinen 570-660-5085
June 21	KR 255 (flatwater)
8:00 AM	Kentucky River Beattyville, KY The KR255 is the endurance race of a lifetime. Competitors will start in Beattyville and finish, some of them anyway, in Carrollton. Numerous towns along the course offer opportunities to resupply and recharge during the race. The Kentucky River is incredibly scenic and also incredibly isolated in some stretches. The beauty and scenery rivals that of any river in North America, but if you’re trying to win this race you won’t have time to enjoy it. Participants are allowed exactly 100 hours to complete the course. There are fourteen locks along the route that will be used as checkpoints where paddlers are required to check in and check out. Cutoff times will be associated with these checkpoints based on the 100 hour pace. Failure to achieve these checkpoint deadlines will result in disqualification. The KR255 course is all on Class I water with a current of about .5 mph and no rapids. But don’t let those stats deceive you, paddlers will be required to portage the locks and dams and will likely encounter some in-river obstacles including river brush, buoys, and bridge pillars. Finishing this course in 100 hours will take everyone you’ve got! Each team will be required to assemble a support team to serve as their point of contact on land. There will be a pre-race meeting for all racers and support team members prior to the race. This meeting will include all aspects of the race including the rules for on river and on land behavior, rules for support teams, risk management specifics and other items of importance. Trent Ellsworth 859-553-0725 https://www.kr255.com/index.html
June 25	Springfield Dragon Boat Festival (dragonboat)
8:00 AM	Connecticut River Springfield, MA We are looking for paddlers to form teams to Race Dragon Boats on the Connecticut River. $2000 gets you a race registration for a team of 24 and pre-race training time. We provide the boat, paddle and PFD. Visit pvriverfront.org for more info. Christina Cronin 413-626-5327 pvriverfront.org
June 25	Charlemont Downriver Race (Class I & II downriver)
1:45 PM	Deerfield River Charlemont, MA A six mile race on Class I and II water on the Deerfield River in Charlemont. Charley Brackett 603-585-7167 (home), 603-303-1396 (cell)
June 25	Missisquoi River Paddle & Pedal Race (downriver)
9:00 AM	Missisquoi River Richford, VT Distance: 6.5 mi Paddle and pedal with friends and family in northern Vermont! The Missisquoi Paddle & Pedal Race celebrates recreation along the Northern Forest Canoe Trail and the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail between Richford and East Berkshire, VT. The race combines 6.5 miles of flatwater paddling along the Missisquoi River and 4.5 miles of cycling back on an adjacent rail trail. This is a family friendly event for all ages. Want to paddle and cycle but not race? No problem - sign up for the recreational class. The event coincides with the Richford River Festival. Registration is $15. Noah Pollock 802-540-0319 http://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/CalendarofEvents-2/Missisquoi-Paddle-and-Pedal-Race-135
June 25	Mt. Clemmens Canoe Race
	Mt. Clemmens, MI This is a 1-day event on June 28th, with both C-2 & C-1 races. This event boasts a prize purse between $5,000-$10,000 and pays down 30+ places, with age and women/mixed bonuses.
June 26	10th 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
June 26	Winni Slalom (slalom)
	Winnipesaukee River Northfield, NH Amy Hunt http://nessrace.com/winni-slalom/
June 28	Lake-a-Thon Marathon (flatwater)
7:00 AM	Lake Sunapee Sunappe Harbor, Main Street, Sunapee, NH Distance: 26 mi This is a recreational charity event, for kayak and canoe enthusiasts. The course is a 26 mile paddle around beautiful Lake Sunapee. Participants can do the entire course or elect to do only 1/2 or 1/4 of the course. All entry fees collected will be used to send kids to summer camp. Michael Gelcius 603-526-7447 www.elkinsfishandgame.net/elkins_lakeathon.html
June 29-July 3	Yukon River Quest
	Yukon River Whitehorse to Dawson City, Yukon Distance: 444 mi www.yukonriverquest.com
July (top)

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
July 6-10	2016 Whitewater Open Canoe National Championships (downriver)
	Penobscot River Old Town - Orono - Eddington, ME The Penobscot River Whitewater Nationals Regatta will be July 6-10, on the Penobscot River between Old Town and Eddington, Maine. The Penobscot Nation is hosting the event on this historically important and beautiful 9.5 mile section of river, returned to its free-flowing state following removal of the Great Works and Veazie Dams. The race course includes three Class II-III rapids, numerous rips and quick water, and the earlier start for this, the second year of the regatta, will increase the likelihood of higher water and faster times. Scott Phillips 207-852-0680 www.penobscotriverwhitewaternationalsregatta.com
July 9	Armond Bassett Canoe and Kayak Race (flatwater)
9:30 AM	Genesee River Genesee Water Ways Center, Rochester, NY Distances: 10 mi, 6 mi, 3 mi Genesee Water Ways Center 149 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14611 6 Mile C-1 Pro Race with cash prizes Starts at 9:30 10 Mile Marathon Race, 3 Mile Fun Race Registration: 8:30 am First Start: 11:00 Entry Fee: $25.00 per person Guide Boats, C4, all canoe and kayaks welcome!!! T-shirts to the 1st 100, Water and snacks provided, Awards, *Food Available* Kevin Berl 585-733-4043 Tim Henning 315-926-5749
July 9, 10	Toronto Outrigger Challenge (outrigger)
	Toronto, ON info@torontooutriggerchallenge.com 416-303-1021 www.torontooutriggerchallenge.com
July 10	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
July 10	Lake Champlain Challenge Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Lake Champlain Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, VT For all ages of boaters! Just watch, or join the fun. Bring your own non-motorized boat, kayak, or canoe to row or paddle in this three-mile race across the lake. LCMM gigs are available for teams of 4 or 6, first come, first served. Please contact Nick Patch for availability. Registration fee admits two to the museum. Registration at 9:30am; Race starts at 11am. LCMM's Community Rowers will offer a free buffet lunch for all rowing participants. Registration: No pre-registration required. Fee: $25, includes museum admission and two tickets for guest spectators; Nick Patch 802-475-2022 x113 http://www.lcmm.org/education/rowing.html
July 11	1st Annual Raquette Lake Sprint Challenge (flatwater)
10:00 AM	Raquette Lake Raquette Lake, NY Distance: 10 mi A 10 mile course on Raquette Lake, NY in the heart of the Adirondacks. The race is open to multiple classes of canoes and kayaks. Fee: $25 per paddler. Or, pledge to raise a minimum of $50 per participant to go towards Northern Forest Explorers and your registration will be free! Alan Bennett 802-496-2285 http://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/CalendarofEvents-2/Raquette-Lake-Sprint-Challenge-2015-140
July 13	Holyoke Rows Boathouse Challenge (flatwater)
6:30 PM	Connecticut River Holyoke, MA Distances: 10K, 4K Stephanie Moore 413-626-3862 www.holyokerows.org
July 16	Blackburn Challenge (ocean)
7:00 AM	around Cape Anne Gloucester, MA Distance: 20 mi The Blackburn Challenge is a 20+ mile open water circumnavigation of Cape Ann. Participants row or paddle small boats in the open ocean waters around Cape Ann, and conditions can vary dramatically throughout the day. Occasionally the water can be very rough, with strong winds and high waves. http://www.blackburnchallenge.com/Blackburn.html
July 16	Electric City Canoe Regatta (flatwater)
10:00 AM	Mohawk River Rotterdam Junction, NY Distances: 12 mi, 3 mi, 1 mi 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
July 17	Barge Chaser Canoe and Kayak Race (flatwater)
Sat Dec 30 1899 11:00:00 GMT-0500 (EST)	Mohawk River Rotterdam, NY Distances: 10 mi, 3 mi Kiwanis Park, Rt. 5S, Rotterdam, NY (between Schenectady and Amsterdam) Registration:10 am First Start:11 am All NYMCRA classes plus Recreation Entry fee: $15 /adult and $5/youth Picnic will follow bring a dish to share or pay $3. Linda and Bob Cooley 518-393-9201
July 18	PACK State Championship (flatwater)
8:30 AM	Allegheny River Warren, PA Jeff Rankinen http://packnewsletter.org/
July 18	16th Annual Saranac Flatwater Challenge (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Saranac River NY Distances: 15 mi, 9 mi, 5 mi The start of the race is at Picketts Corners 15 miles West of Plattsburg, NY on Route 3. Registration is from 9:00-10:50 am with the first races starting at 11:00 am. The course is out and back on the Saranac River. 5 mi for recreational class 9 mi for stock canoes 15 mi for amateur and pro classes Reduced entry fee for competitors who also enter the Tupper Lake 9 Miler. NYMCRA Points Race for canoes Chas Billingsley 518-891-0515
July 19	Merrimack River Trail Triathlon (triathlon)
10:00 AM	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.TriReg.com/mrtt
July 22-24	NE Whitewater Triple Crown Championships (downriver, slalom, freestyle)
	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. www.tvilletriplecrown.com
July 23, 24	Misery Challenge (flatwater)
7:30 AM	Tuck's Point Park to Misery Island Manchester by the Sea, MA Take on the Misery Challenge 2016! Start training now for a once a in a lifetime opportunity. Perfect for the competitive athlete or a family adventure. Racing starts and finishes from iconic Manchester by-the-Sea's Tuck's Point with a spin around historic Misery Island and back. Choose your "weapon!" kayak, sup, row or even swim these waters. Besides your "fan club" cheering you across the finish-line, music, micro-brew, tasty treats, kid games, awards and more await you on shore. Josh Crosby 310-415-9921 www.miserychallenge.com
July 23, 24	Spike's Challenge (flatwater)
	AuSable River Grayling, MI John Lucey www.miracing.com
July 24	BluMouLA-BuFuRa (Blue Mountain Lake Association Buoy Funding Race) (flatwater)
11:00 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 Half-price admission to the Adirondack Museum on race day for all finishers. Aims "Andy" Coney 978-562-2805, 518-352-7364 (on race weekend)
July 30	Laurel Lake Association Canoe & Kayak Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	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
July 30	Great River Race (flatwater)
9:00 AM	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 http://www.nsrwa.org/nsrwa-events/great-river-race-2016/
July 30, 31	AuSable River Canoe Marathon (flatwater)
	AuSable River Grayling to Oscoda, MI Distance: 120 mi www.ausablecanoemarathon.org
August (top)

August 1	Southside Tavern Sundowner (flatwater)
4:30 PM	Kennebec River Skowhegan, ME Distance: 6 mi John Alsop 207-474-4650
August 3	Chocolate Bowl (flatwater)
6:00 PM	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
August 6	New England Championships (flatwater)
10:00 AM	Connecticut River 618 River Road, Westmoreland, NH Distance: 12 mi Tom & Kristen Warner 603-399-7249
August 6	Henseler Foundation Kayak and Paddleboard Race (flatwater)
8:30 AM	Wickford Harbor, Wickford, RI Intrepid Drive, North Kingstown, RI Distances: 6 mi, 2.5 mi The Henseler Foundation Kayak and Paddleboard race offers paddlers the opportunity to experience beautiful and historic Wickford, RI from the water. Divisions include single kayak, double kayak, SUP and prone with two race distances (2.5 mi and 6 mi) to accommodate recreational and elite paddlers. Kim Norton-O'Brien 401-372-3702 www.henselerkayakrace.com
August 11-14	USCA Nationals (flatwater)
	Connecticut River Northfield, MA NECKRA hosts the USCA Nationals in Northfield, MA www.newenglandnationals.org
August 14	12th Annual West Grand Lake Races (flatwater)
9:15 AM	West Grand Lake West Grand Lake - Shaw Street Beach Distances: 12 mi, 6 mi, 4 mi The Downeast Lakes Land Trust is excited to host the Eleventh Annual West Grand Lake Race! All non-motorized water craft are welcome to participate in Recreational and Competitive distances of 4 miles, 6 miles, and 12 miles. The shorter kids race is family friendly and a big hit no matter how old the “kids”! All paddlers receive a t-shirt and a cookout lunch after the race. Registration for the West Grand Lake Race will begin at 9:15 am on race day. Cost: $25 for adults or $15 for ages 12 and under. Colin Brown 207-796-2100 https://www.downeastlakes.org/events/12th-annual-west-grand-lake-race/
August 15	Candlewood Lake Dragon Boat Race (dragon boat)
	Candlewood Lake Lynn Deming Park, New Milford, CT Mark Howarth candlewoodlakedragonboatrace.shutterfly.com
August 15	Great Bay Paddle Challenge (flatwater)
12:00 PM	Oyster River and Great Bay 10 Old Piscataqua Rd, Durham, NH Distance: 10 mi The Great Bay Stewards announce the first Great Bay Estuary sprint race for canoes and kayaks of all classes. There will be an Open Touring and Solo Recreation class for novice paddlers. The race of 10 miles starts at the Oyster River’s Jackson Landing in Durham, N.H., and goes into Little Bay, around Goat Island, continues to Adams Point, and then returns to the Oyster River and Jackson Landing. A staggered class start will begin at noon. This is a fundraiser for the Great Bay Stewards, and the entrance fee of $25/paddler will be waived if $50 or more can be raised for the benefit of the Stewards. Alan Bennett 603-778-0015 http://www.greatbaystewards.org/PaddleChallenge2015.cfm
August 20	Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival (dragon boat)
	Connecticut River Hartford, CT dragonboat@riverfront.org www.riverfront.org/events/dragon
August 20	Against the Tide (multi-sport)
7:00 AM	DCR's Nickerson State Park, Brewster, MA Against the Tide is a multi-sport event including competitive and recreational 1-mile swims, 2-mile kayak and 5K and 10K runs. Inspirational, family-friendly fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting the Mass Breast Cancer Coalition. Nickerson State Park Route 6A Brewster, MA Cheryl Osimo 508-246-3047 http://www.mbcc.org/swim
August 20, 21	Wells Bridge Canoe and Kayak Races (flatwater)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
	Susquehanna River Wells Bridge, NY Distances: C1/K1 races on Saturday, C2/C4/K2 races on Sunday Saturday August 23 C-1 Pro, C-1 Amateur, C-1 Stock, K-1 C-1 Pro purse $500 Registration begins at 1:00 pm Race Start 3:00 pm Sunday August 24 NYMCRA Pro Points Race C-2 Pro purse $1000, C-2 Amateur, C-2 Stock, K-2, C4 Registration begins at 9:00am Race Start 11:00 am Course description: Start at the bridge in Wells Bridge. Rec class goes approx 3 miles upstream to the Otego Fishing Access and return to start/finish. C-1- start at bridge go upstream past Otego Fishing Access to Highway bridge, buoy turn, return to the finish. C-2- start at the bridge go directly upstream to the bridge abutment in Otego, buoy turn, return to finish. C-4 start at bridge, go upstream approx 1.5 miles, buoy turn, return to start, buoy turn, to upstream approx. 5 miles to bridge abutment in Otego, buoy turn, return to the finish. Jeff Pederson 607-783-2880
August 26	Cookie Bowl (flatwater)
6:00 PM	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
September (top)

September 9-11	Adirondack Canoe Classic (flatwater)
	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 275 boats. Entry deadline is July 20. www.macscanoe.com/race-schedule.html
September 10	The Contoocook Carry (triathlon)
1:30 PM	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
September 10	North Country Endurance Challenge (multisport)
6:00 AM	First Connecticut Lake Pittsburg, NH 65+ mile Multi-Sport Race through the top of New Hampshire Kayak, bike, and trail run through the Connecticut Headwaters, three state parks, and over Dixville Notch for a chance to win one of three $750 cash prizes. Bridget Freudenberger 603-331-2115 http://www.northcountryendurancechallenge.com
September 11	7th 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!! 8.6-mile, two-loop Racing course! 3.5-mile Recreational course! 1k Youth and Jr./Sr. races after the 8.6- and 3.5-mile races Shawn Burke canoeber@yahoo.com Francisco Urena furena80@yahoo.com www.greatstonedam.com
September 17	Lighthouse to Lighthouse Race (open water)
	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 http://www.lighthousetolighthouse.org/
September 17	Slocum Challenge Regatta
	Race has been cancelled for this year
	Slocum River Estuary Dartmouth, MA Due to exciting new facilities plans and planned construction, the 11th Annual Slocum Challenge Regatta has been postponed. Stay tuned for details in 2017! 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
September 18	40th Annual Josh Billings RunagroundTriathlon (triathlon)
	Patty Spector www.joshbillings.com
September 24	Rainbow Run Downriver Race (downriver)
1:00 PM	Farmington River Windsor, CT Distance: 6.5 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
September 24	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
September 25	Connecticut River Paddle Battle (flatwater)
10:30 AM	Connecticut River Herrick's Cove, Rockingham, VT Distances: 7.5 mi, 2 mi www.ctrpaddlebattle.com
September 25	D.W. Field Triathlon (triathlon)
9:00 AM	D. W. Field Park, Brockton, MA dwftriathlon@gmail.com 508-942-1920 www.dwftriathlon.org
October (top)

October 1	Holyoke Rows Oktoberfest Race (flatwater)
1:30 PM	Connecticut River Holyoke, MA Distance: 10K Stephanie Moore 413-626-3862 www.holyokerows.org
October 2	Seneca Monster Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Seneca-Cayuga Canal Waterloo, NY Distances: 13 mi, 4 mi Starts in Waterloo, NY All standard classes on the Seneca-Cayuga canal. There is a 4 mile "Adventure" course for all manner of paddlecraft (non-competitive) and a 13 mile race course. Jeff Hogue 347-464-8338 https://sites.google.com/site/senecamonster/home
October 2	The Great River Challenge Off-Road Triathlon (triathlon)
9:30 AM	Connecticut River Northfield Mountain Recreation Center, Northfield, MA Registration (at Northfield Mtn. Recreation Center): Sat 2pm - 5pm / Sun 7am - 9am Pasta Dinner: Sat 5:30pm - 7pm (location TBD) Pre-Race Meeting at Rec Center: 8:45am Race Start (on water at the Pavillion): 9:30am 413-522-8494 http://greatriverchallenge.com/
October 2	Esopus Slalom (slalom)
	Esopus Creek Phoenicia, NY Mike Cook 607-227-4998 http://nessrace.com/esopus-slalom/
October 5	PACK Fall Foliage Race (flatwater)
10:00 AM	Bald Eagle Creek and Susquehanna River Castanea, PA Distance: 8 mi Race starts on Bald Eagle Creek (Castanea, near Lock Haven) PA Fish and Boat Launch Race ends on Susquehanna River in McElhattan PA Fish and Boat Launch (Tiadaghton Race location). Amy Rankinen 570-660-5085 www.lhnationals.com
October 8	Miller's River Challenge (flatwater)
	Millers River Orange, MA A Family Race on the Millers River New this Year: Pro Races are the first race of the day followed by the Youth Races Shelly St. Cyr 978-424-7543 www.millersriverchallenge.shutterfly.com
October 9	Pumpkin Classic Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Farmington River Simsbury, CT Distances: 7 mi, 4 mi Jim Miller 860-242-7294
October 15	Silver Lake Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Silver Lake Berlin, CT Distance: 5 mi Race is at the Sliver Lake boat launch in Berlin, CT. Registration starts at 9:30 AM. Vicki Cummings 203-634-3893
October 15, 16	Farmington Slalom (Class II+ slalom)
	Farmington River Otis, MA Klaus Renner 603-546-7513 http://nessrace.com/farmington-slalom/
October 15	Tully Lake Triathlon (triathlon)
10:30 AM	Tully Lake Tully Lake Camground, Royalston, MA The 5-mile paddle starts from Tully Lake Campground, proceeds up the Tully River (flat water) to the north end of Long Pond, and returns to the starting point for the transition to the run. The 4.5-mile run follows a dirt trail around Tully Lake. Its course is moderate except for one short steep hill on Doane Hill Road. The 7.5-mile bike leg will loop the Tully Lake Mountain Bike Trail, a moderately difficult mix of fire roads and single track. Keith Bockus 978-249-4957 www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/special-events/tully-lake-triathlon.html
October 30	Delaware & Raritan Canal Race (flatwater)
	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
November (top)

November 6	The Great Potato Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Connecticut River Holyoke, MA Distance: 6 mi Bob Allen 413-568-8832 www.holyokerows.org
November 6	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 Eric Jones 860-844-0293
November 6	NECKRA Annual Banquet (banquet, awards)
after Potato Race	Florence, MA Dinner, points awards, quick annual meeting and raffle. Location: Elks Lodge, 17 Spring Street, Florence, MA Bob Allen 413-568-8832

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