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March (top)

March 14	Rockrimmon ERGatta (indoor)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
	Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club Row 2000 meters or paddle 250 meters in a group with athletes of similar speed. Register by February 22 Renee Jones 413-736-1322 www.pvriverfront.org
March 14	Pickle Race (flatwater)
10:00 AM	Hillsborough River 8000 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL Distances: 11 mi, 4.5 mi Glennis Williams 727-455-9188
March 28	Scantic Spring Splash (downriver)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
11:30 AM	Scantic River Somersville to Hazardville, CT Distances: 5 mi, 2.5 mi Jeff Dynia 860-986-3572 www.scanticspringsplash.org
March 29	Quaboag Flats (flatwater)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
noon	Quaboag River West Brookfield, MA Distance: 7 mi Start and finish at the junction of Rt 9 and Rt 67 in West Brookfield, MA. Soup will be served! Jerry Madore
March 28	40th Annual St. George River Race (downriver)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
	St. George River Searsmont, ME Distance: 6 mi Dale Cross 207-338-4598 www.mackro.org
March 28	Westfield Whitewater Novice Clinic (downriver clinic)
	Check with organizer
12:00 PM	Westfield River MassDOT Yard, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 http://www.westfieldriverraces.com/race.html#clinics
April (top)

April 4	Ware River Icebreaker Race (downriver, flatwater)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
11:00 AM	Ware River Barre, MA Distances: 5 mi Downriver, 7 mi Flatwater Doug and Faith Glover 978-630-1041
April 4	46th Annual Passagassawakeag Stream Race (downriver)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
11:00 AM	Passagassawakeag Stream Waldo, ME Dale Cross 207-338-4598 www.mackro.org
April 4	Sinnemahone Paddle (formerly Cameron County race) (flatwater)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
11:00 AM	Sinnemahoning Creek Sinnemahoning, PA https://visitpago.com/events/sinnemahone-paddle/
April 4	Westfield Whitewater Novice Clinic (downriver clinic)
	Check with organizer
12:00 PM	Westfield River MassDOT Yard, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 http://www.westfieldriverraces.com/race.html#clinics
April 5	Hockanum River Race (downriver)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
11:00 AM	Hockanum River Vernon/Manchester CT to East Hartford, CT Distance: 6 mi Dave Anderson 203-592-7153
April 5	Punch Brook Slalom (slalom)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
	Farmington River Burlington, CT Denise Dieli http://nessrace.com/punch-brook-slalom/
April 5	47th Tenandeho River White Water Derby (downriver)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
noon	Tenandeho River Mechanicsville, NY Scott Stepenuck 518-885-4098 http://tenandeho.org/
April 11	57th Annual River Rat Race (flatwater)
	Postponed to TBD
1:00 PM	Millers River Athol to Orange, MA Distance: 6 mi 978-249-9038 www.riverratrace.com
April 11	Westfield Whitewater Novice Clinic (downriver clinic)
	Check with organizer
12:00 PM	Westfield River MassDOT Yard, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 http://www.westfieldriverraces.com/race.html#clinics
April 11	Eliot Lamb Memorial Souadabscook Stream Race (downriver)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
noon	Souadabscook Stream Hampden, ME Distance: 7.5 mi www.mackro.org
April 12	Marsh Stream Sprint and Downriver Race (downriver)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
	Marsh Stream Bill Deighan 207-234-2510 www.mackro.org
April 18	67th Annual Westfield Whitewater Races - Novice (downriver)
	Invitation Only
10:00 AM	Westfield River State DPW Yard, Huntington, MA Distance: 8 mi Ed Smith 413-636-2397 www.westfieldriverraces.com
April 18	67th Annual Westfield Wildwater Races - Expert (downriver)
	Invitation Only
1:30 PM	Westfield River Knightville Dam, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 www.westfieldriverraces.com
April 18	54th Annual Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race (downriver)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
	Kenduskeag Stream Kenduskeag to Bangor, ME Bangor Parks & Recreation 207-992-4490 www.kenduskeagstreamcanoerace.com
April 18	Wells Bridge Paddlers Spring Race (flatwater)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
11:00 AM	Susquehanna River Oneonta, NY Distances: 11.5 mi, 13.5 mi All classes start just south of Route 205 Bridge In Oneonta and finish just before the bridge at Wells Bridge (ZRE Parking area). Recreation classes, C1 W and any class with youth will go directly from the start to the finish, approximately 11.5 mi. All other classes will turn a buoy in front of Otego fishing access, turn counterclockwise and head upstream to first bridge abutment, turn counterclockwise and finish at Well bridge, approx 13.5mi. Start Location: Route 205 Bridge, Oneonta, NY End Location: ZRE Parking lot, Wells Bridge, NY Takes place of USPP race Bob Wisse 607-432-0045 https://www.nypra.org/race-schedule
April 25	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
April 25	50th Annual Wappingers Creek Water Derby (downriver)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
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 25	Middleborough Canoe Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Taunton River Middleborough, MA Sign up at the Masi Field House located at 26 Jackson St. in Middleborough Day of Race Registration: Sign up from 8:30 to 10:30 a. m. at Old Bridge St. in Lakeville Location: Race begins at Old Bridge St. in Lakeville & ends at the Oliver Mill Park in Middleborough Fran Cass 508-946-2440 https://discovermiddleborough.com/events/canoe-river-race
April 26	Sturbridge All American River Race (downriver)
	Postponed to fall (possibly)
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 26	38th Annual Run of the Charles (flatwater)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
	Charles River Dedham, MA to Allston, MA Distances: 12 mi, 6 mi, 3 mi, 14 mi relay The Run of the Charles draws an average of 1,400 racers and thousands of spectators each year. Races include: 14-Mile Corporate Relay 14-Mile Non-Corporate Relay - government, women, mixed and open classes 12-Mile Races 6-Mile Races 3-Mile Races Paddleboard divisions rotc@crwa.org 508-698-6810 www.crwa.org/run-of-the-charles
April 26	Blackwater Slalom (slalom)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
	Blackwater River Webster, NH Amy Hunt 401-338-5669 http://nessrace.com/blackwater-slalom/
April 25	Little D on the Monocacy (flatwater)
	Virtual Race
	Monocacy River Frederick, MD Distance: 13.5 mi Canoe and kayak race/cruise on the scenic Monocacy River in Frederick, MD. All donations benefit children diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy. 6 mile cruise, 12 mile upstream/downstream race. Steve Corbett 240-446-0060 http://www.facebook.com/littledonthemonocacy
May (top)

May 2	Baker River Regatta (flatwater)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
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
May 2	Eagle Lake Canoe-Kayak-SUP Race (flatwater, flatwater pursuit)
	Postponed to TBD
11:00 AM	Eagle Lake Jefferson, MA Distances: 2.3 mi, 4.6 mi There will be a 2.3-mile Recreational Race at 11 am. At 12 pm, the 4.7-mile canoe/kayak/SUP race will crown the 2018 Massachusetts Pursuit Champion. The spectators lounging on the beach will be able to watch 90% of the race on the 1.2 mile, 4 buoy turn course that is A-okay for an under-stern rudder. Registration is $20, and at least half of that will be returned to the racers in the way of cash prizes (and raffle prizes for rec racers). Another new component to this day is what we're calling "Paddle with a Pro". Interested folks will sign up to have a complimentary dry-land or on-water questions/pointers session (15 minutes) with a "pro" canoeist, kayaker, or SUPer after the race. Dan Marinone 617-312-2567
May 2	Squannacook River Canoe and Kayak Race (downriver)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
8:00 AM	Squannacook River 491 Main Street, Townsend, MA Obstacle Course - 2 man canoe / or single kayak Canoes must meet ACA 16% rule for conventional class 18ft max. Participants must wear US Coast Guard approved life jackets and no alcohol allowed in boats. Day of Race Registration 8:30 to 9:30. Launch 10 am Steve Bourdon 978-973-6668 https://www.facebook.com/events/2322666637974501/
May 2-3	59th Annual Canton Canoe Weekend (flatwater)
	Taylor Park, Canton, NY www.slvpaddlers.org
May 2-3	63rd Hudson River White Water Derby (downriver, slalom)
	Postponed to TBD
	North River North Creek, NY Slalom races on Saturday, Downriver Points race on Sunday www.whitewaterderby.com
May 3	Otter Brook Canoe & Kayak Race (Class III downriver)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
11:00 AM	Otter Brook Branch Rd, Roxbury, NH Distance: 8 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 Patrick Lizak plizak13@yahoo.com Lindsey Malchow lmalchow2@gmail.com
May 3	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 9	Peavine Whitewater Race (downriver)
	White River Stockbridge, VT Register online: paddleguru.com Note: The NECKRA race packet list this race as "The White River Whitewater Race". Mike McDonnell
May 9	Ed Wessels Canoe Regatta (flatwater)
10:00 AM	Susquehanna River Otego, NY to Sidney, NY Distance: 23 mi 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. Ed Curley 607-433-0333 https://www.nypra.org/race-schedule
May 9	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.adirondack90miler.com
May 10	Fiddlehead Slalom (slalom)
	Winooski River Montpelier, VT Ray Ingram 802-578-8367 http://nessrace.com/fiddlehead-slalom/
May 16	Mystic River Herring Run (flatwater)
	Postponed to September 26, 2020
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 16	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 16	Essex River Race (open water)
	Postponed to October 3, 2020 (tentative)
7:00 AM	Essex River Riversbend Restaurant, 35 Dodge St, Essex, Massachusetts Distance: 5.5 mi The Essex River Race is a 5.5+ mile open water event from the Essex River at Route 133 in Essex, out behind the barrier beaches of Ipswich and back. Participants row or paddle small boats through one of the most scenic tidal areas in New England. Occasionally the water can be very rough, with strong winds and currents. As with all on-water activities in such conditions, safety should be the first concern of all participants and organizers. The orderly, safe and sportsmanlike conduct of this event is your personal responsibility, and is essential to guaranteeing the future of the Essex River Race. The Essex River Race is open to all seaworthy human-powered rowing and paddle boats. Participants' crafts usually include Banks dories, fixed seat singles, doubles, multi-oars with cox, multi-oars without cox, sliding seat singles & doubles, single & double touring kayaks, surfskis. Donna Lind 978-764-9407 http://www.blackburnchallenge.com/Essex.html
May 17	Quinnipiac Downriver Classic (downriver)
11:00 AM	Quinnipiac River Southington, CT Dan Pelletier 860-347-6576 www.qrwa.org
May 17	Covered Bridge Slalom (slalom)
	Housatonic River West Cornwall, CT Jenifer Clarke Jenifer Clarke Bob Connolly Bob Connolly http://nessrace.com/covered-bridge-slalom/
May 22-25	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 26	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 6	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 7	31st Spring Fling at Glasgo Pond (flatwater)
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
June 7	Onion River Race (downriver)
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 watershed. Friends of the Winooski River 802-882-8276 www.winooskiriver.org
June 7	Tariffville Slalom (slalom)
	Farmington River Tarrifville, CT Gary Glosclaude http://nessrace.com/tariffville-slalom/
June 5-7	Maine Canoe Symposium
	Bridgton, ME www.mainecanoesymposium.org
June 8, 9	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 http://www.miracing.com/racing.html
June 13	14th 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 13, 14	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 14	41st Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival (dragon boat)
	Charles River Boston, MA www.bostondragonboat.org
June 15	55th 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 15	Huron River Canoe Challenge (flatwater)
	Huron River Ann Arbor, MI Tim Feldkamp
June 20	Against the Tide - Hopkinton (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. Hopkinton State Park 268 Cedar Street Hopkinton, MA info@mbcc.org http://mbcc.org/breast-cancer-prevention/against-the-tide/
June 20	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 https://www.nypra.org/race-schedule
June 21	Winni Slalom (slalom)
	Winnipesaukee River Northfield, NH Amy Hunt http://nessrace.com/winni-slalom/
June 22	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 24	Clinton River 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. http://www.miracing.com/racing.html
June 25	Black River Canoe and Kayak Race (flatwater)
9:00 AM	Black River Glenfield, NY Distance: 23 mi Jerry Haenlin 315-489-0368
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 24-27	Yukon River Quest
	Race has been cancelled for this year
	Yukon River Whitehorse to Dawson City, Yukon Distance: 444 mi www.yukonriverquest.com
June 27	Mohawk Trail Charlemont Downriver Canoe & Kayak Race (downriver)
1:45 PM	Deerfield River Zoar 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
June 27	Tupper Lake 8-Miler (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Simon Pond, Raquette River NY Distance: 8 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 https://www.nypra.org/race-schedule
June 28	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. Awards will be presented following the race. A light lunch will be provided under the Party Tent for all registered participants. Proceeds to benefit the West River Trail. Sandy Harris 603-363-4868
July (top)

July 4	Farmington River July 4th Race (flatwater)
10:00 AM	Farmington River Simsbury, CT Distances: 8 mi, 4 mi Mass start for all pro C2s for the first race at 10:00 AM. Pro paddlers compete in a C1 for the 1:00 PM race. Winners determined by combined C2 and C1 times for both paddlers. Pro kayak classes also offered - details to follow. Ted Kenyon 860-874-8302 fb.me/July4thCanoeandKayakRace
July 6	Keystone Challenge (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Susquehanna River Lock Haven, PA Distance: 11 mi Jeff Rankinen 570-367-9200
July 8	Holyoke Rows Boathouse Challenge (flatwater)
6:30 PM	Connecticut River Holyoke, MA Distances: 10K, 4K Stephanie Moore 413-626-3862 www.holyokerows.org
July 11	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 12	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 https://www.nypra.org/race-schedule
July 12	Barge Chaser Canoe and Kayak Race (flatwater)
Sat Dec 30 1899 11:00:00 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)	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 13-15	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 18	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 18 or 19	Misery Challenge (ocean)
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 19	Yukon 1000 (flatwater, downriver)
	Race has been cancelled for this year
	Yukon River Whitehorse, Yukon Territories Distance: 1000 mi The World's Longest Canoe Race Totally self-supported, paddle 1000 miles from Canada into the Alaskan backcountry; finishing in the Arctic circle. www.yukon1000.org
July 19	Spike's Challenge (flatwater)
	AuSable River Grayling, MI John Lucey www.miracing.com
July 25-26	AuSable River Canoe Marathon (flatwater)
9:00 PM	AuSable River Grayling to Oscoda, MI Distance: 120 mi www.ausablecanoemarathon.org
July 26	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 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 31	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. $15. All craft including SUPs. Gary Miller 413-717-1401
August (top)

August 1	29th Laurel Lake Association Canoe & Kayak Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Laurel Lake Sandy Beach 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
August 2	New England Championships (flatwater)
10:30 AM	Connecticut River Brattleboro, VT Distances: 12 mi, 5 mi Sandy Harris 603-363-4868
August 9	Zoar Gap Plunge (downriver)
	Deerfield River Fife Brook Dam, Florida, MA Distance: 8 mi Charley Brackett 603-303-1396
August 13-16	USCA Nationals (flatwater)
	Muskegon River Newaygo, MI www.newaygonationals.com
August 15	Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival (dragon boat)
	Connecticut River Hartford, CT dragonboat@riverfront.org www.riverfront.org/events/dragon
August 15	Against the Tide - Brewster (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 http://mbcc.org/breast-cancer-prevention/against-the-tide/
August 22	Wells Bridge Canoe and Kayak Races (flatwater)
	Susquehanna River Wells Bridge, NY Distances: C2 - 9 miles, C1 - 6 miles Registration Time: 8:00-9:00AM Start Time: Race #1 9:30, Race #2 1:00M Entry Fee: $20 for 1 race, $25 for 2 races All races start and finish in Wells Bridge. Loop course on the Susquehanna starting upstream and finishing downstream Phoebe Reese https://www.nypra.org/race-schedule
August 22	Millers River Challenge (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Millers River Orange, MA Distance: 7 mi Jerry Whaland 978-602-4622
August 23	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. $15. All craft including SUPs. Gary Miller 413-717-1401
August 29	Lehigh Classic (downriver)
	Lehigh River Lehigh, PA Distance: 5.5 mi Mark Zakutansky 551-427-0974 www.lehighclassic.com
August 30	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. Special Holland-themed awards. Complimentary post-race refreshments. Location: Aqua Riders of Holland 154 Mashapaug Rd Holland, MA Registration: 8:30-9:45 Bill Terbush 614-625--915
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September 8	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 13	11th 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@icloud.com Francisco Urena furena80@yahoo.com www.greatstonedam.com
September 13	44th Annual Josh Billings RunagroundTriathlon (triathlon)
	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
September 14, 15	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 19	Holyoke Rows Fall Festival Race (flatwater)
1:30 PM	Connecticut River Holyoke, MA Distance: 10K Stephanie Moore 413-626-3862 www.holyokerows.org
September 20	Wild West River Stampede (downriver)
noon	West River Townshend Dam Recreation Area, Townshend, VT Distance: 7 mi Eric Jones 860-756-6703
September 20	D.W. Field Triathlon (triathlon)
9:00 AM	D. W. Field Park, Brockton, MA dwftriathlon@gmail.com 508-942-1920 www.dwftriathlon.org
September 26	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
September 26	Long Lake Long Boat Regatta (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Long Lake Adirondacks, NY Distance: 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. Brian McDonnell https://www.adirondack90miler.com/
September 27	Manchester Slalom (slalom)
	Canandaigua Outlet Manchester, NY Mike Cook 607-227-4998 https://nessrace.com/manchester-slalom/
September 28-29	Toronto Outrigger Challenge (outrigger)
	Toronto, ON info@torontooutriggerchallenge.com 416-303-1021 www.torontooutriggerchallenge.com
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October 3	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/
October 4	Esopus Slalom (slalom)
	Esopus Creek Phoenicia, NY Mike Cook 607-227-4998 http://nessrace.com/esopus-slalom/
October 11	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
October 12	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 17	Seneca Monster Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Seneca-Cayuga Canal Waterloo, NY Distance: 13 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. Nick Kogut www.senecamonster.com
October 17, 18	Farmington Slalom (Class II+ slalom)
	Farmington River Otis, MA Klaus Renner 603-546-7513 http://nessrace.com/farmington-slalom/
October 19	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. Jess Schanz 978-249-4957 www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/special-events/tully-lake-triathlon.html
October 19	4th Annual HACK Race (Hackensack River Canoe & Kayak Race) (flatwater)
mid-day	Hackensack River Ridgefield Park, NJ Distance: 9 mi Competitive 9-mile loop from Wanda Canoe Club in Ridgefield Park to historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge, northern NJ. Marathon canoe, outrigger oc1, oc2, surfski, kayak...small craft only (no OC6, no SUP; C4 ok). Flatwater, brackish. Boat wash available after race. Prizes, refreshments. Online registration only. Registration closes Oct. 10th. No day-of registrations. For more info visit us on Facebook Presented by Wanda Canoe Club, the Hackensack River Keeper and the County of Bergen, NJ. $20 per paddler. Proceeds to benefit the River Keeper's paddling programs. Race is at Wanda Canoe Club, Waterfront Park, located behind Ridgefield Park Dept. of Public Works Mary Knight 201-968-0808 Linda Lensch 732-610-0699 https://www.facebook.com/HACKRace/
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November 1	The Great Potato Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Haptom Ponds Hampton Ponds State Park, Westfield, MA Distance: 5 mi New Location! Potato Race will be run at Hampton Ponds State Park in Westfield, MA. Registration from 9:30 - 10:45. Bob Allen 413-568-8832
November 1	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
November 1	NECKRA Annual Banquet (banquet, awards)
after Potato Race	Florence, MA Dinner, points awards, quick annual meeting and raffle. Location: TBD Bob Allen 413-568-8832
November 22	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

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