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| March 10 | 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 25 | 45th Tenandeho River White Water Derby (downriver) | ||
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Tenandeho River Mechanicsville, NY Scott Stepenuck 518-885-4098 http://tenandeho.org/ |
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| March 31 | Scantic Spring Splash (downriver) | ||
| 11:30 AM |
Scantic River Somersville to Hazardville, CT Distances: 5 mi, 2.5 mi Brian Beaupre 860-336-7316 www.scanticspringsplash.org |
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| March 31 | 39th Annual 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 31 | 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 |
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| April (top) | |||
| April 7 | 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 7 | 45th Annual 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 7 | Cameron County Canoe and Kayak Classic (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Cameron County, PA Randy Bailey 814-546-2011 www.canoeclassic.org |
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| April 8 | 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 7 | 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 |
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| April 14 | 55th Annual River Rat Race (flatwater) | ||
| 1:00 PM |
Millers River Athol to Orange, MA Distance: 6 mi 978-249-9038 www.riverratrace.com |
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| April 15 | 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 |
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| April 15 | River Rat Race Pro/Am (flatwater) | ||
| Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
| 10:00 AM |
Millers River Orange, MA Distances: 12 mi, 15 mi 978-249-9038 www.riverratrace.com |
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| April 15 | Hockanum River Race (downriver) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Hockanum River Vernon/Manchester CT to East Hartford, CT Distance: 6 mi Dave Anderson 203-592-7153 |
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| April 15 | 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 15 | Blackwater Slalom (slalom) | ||
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Blackwater River Webster, NH Amy Hunt 401-338-5669 http://nessrace.com/blackwater-slalom/ |
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| April 15 | 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 |
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| April 21 | 65th Annual Westfield Whitewater Races - Novice (downriver) | ||
| 10:00 AM |
Westfield River State DPW Yard, Huntington, MA Distance: 8 mi Ed Smith 413-636-2397 www.westfieldriverraces.com |
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| April 21 | 65th Annual Westfield Wildwater Races - Expert (downriver) | ||
| 1:30 PM |
Westfield River Knightville Dam, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 www.westfieldriverraces.com |
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| April 21 | Eagle Lake Flatwater Pursuit Race (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Eagle Lake Jefferson, MA Distances: 2.3 mi, 4.7 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. Tim Hudyncia 401-862-8616 Dan Marinone 617-312-2567 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1350306751729936/ |
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| April 21 | 52nd 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 21 | 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. Registration Form Jeff Shultis 607-988-7898 http://uspp.pbworks.com/ |
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| April 21 | 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 Classes include Womens, Mens, Seniors, Juniors, Adult&Youth and Couples. Mandatory portages with markings. Canoes must meet ACA 16% rule for conventional class 18ft max. Participants must wear US costguard approved life jackets and no alcohol allowed in boats. Day of Race Registration 8:30 to 9:30. Launch 10 am Frank Farese 978-597-6974 https://www.facebook.com/events/171141856721871/ |
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| April 22 | Punch Brook Slalom (slalom) | ||
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Farmington River Burlington, CT Denise Dieli http://nessrace.com/punch-brook-slalom/ |
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| April 22 | 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 |
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| April 28 | Upper Ashuelot Canoe & Kayak Race (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Ashuelot River Keene, NH Distances: 14 mi, 5 mi Pro course is 14 miles (portage and upstream loop), finish after loop at Sawyers Crossing Bridge. Amateur/rec course is 5 miles (no portage, all downstream) ending at Sawyers Crossing Bridge. Tom Warner 603-399-7249 |
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| April 28 | 48th 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 |
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| April 28 | Little d on the Monocacy (flatwater) | ||
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Monocacy River Frederick, 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 http://www.facebook.com/littledonthemonocacy |
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| April 28 | Annual Charles River Cleanup (cleanup) | ||
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Charles River Boston, MA rotc@crwa.org 508-698-6810 http://www.crwa.org/charles-river-cleanup |
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| April 29 | 35th 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:
rotc@crwa.org 508-698-6810 www.crwa.org/rotc/rotc.html |
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| April 29 | Manchester Slalom (slalom) | ||
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Canandaigua Outlet Manchester, NY Mike Cook 607-227-4998 https://nessrace.com/manchester-slalom/ |
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| May (top) | |||
| May 5 | Baker River Regatta (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Baker River Smith Bridge, Plymouth, NH Distances: 5.75 mi, 4.75 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 5-6 | 57th Annual Canton Canoe Weekend (flatwater) | ||
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Taylor Park, Canton, NY www.slvpaddlers.org |
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| May 5-6 | 61st Hudson River White Water Derby (downriver, slalom) | ||
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North River North Creek, NY Slalom races on Saturday, Downriver Points race on Sunday www.whitewaterderby.com |
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| May 6 | 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 |
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| May 6 | Kenduskeag Slalom Race (Class II Slalom) | ||
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Kenduskeag Stream Valley Av. and Exchange St., Bangor, ME Clayton Cole 207-285-7356 http://nessrace.com/kenduskeag-slalom/ |
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| May 12 | 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 |
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| May 12 | Essex River Race (open water) | ||
| 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 |
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| May 13 | Fiddlehead Slalom (slalom) | ||
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Winooski River Montpelier, VT Ray Ingram 802-578-8367 http://nessrace.com/fiddlehead-slalom/ |
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| May 19 | 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 |
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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 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 |
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| May 19 | 28th 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 http://www.sidneychamber.org/event-calendar/ |
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| May 20 | Quinnipiac Downriver Classic (downriver) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Quinnipiac River Southington, CT Dan Pelletier 860-347-6576 www.qrwa.org |
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| May 20 | Covered Bridge Slalom (slalom) | ||
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Housatonic River West Cornwall, CT Jenifer Clarke Jenifer Clarke Bob Connolly Bob Connolly http://nessrace.com/covered-bridge-slalom/ |
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| May 25-28 | 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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| 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 |
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| June (top) | |||
| June 2 | 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.
Roger Gocking 518-354-8377 |
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| June 3 | 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 watersh Friends of the Winooski River 802-882-8276 www.winooskiriver.org |
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| June 3 | Tariffville Slalom (slalom) | ||
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Farmington River Tarrifville, CT Gary Glosclaude http://nessrace.com/tariffville-slalom/ |
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| June 8-10 | Maine Canoe Symposium | ||
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Bridgton, ME www.mainecanoesymposium.org |
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| June 9 | 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 |
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| June 9 | 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 9, 10 | Madrid Canoe Regatta (flatwater) | ||
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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 |
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| June 9,10 | Newaygo Power Paddle (flatwater) | ||
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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 |
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| June 10 | 30th 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 |
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| June 9, 10 | 39th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival (dragon boat) | ||
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Charles River Boston, MA www.bostondragonboat.org |
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| June 16 | 12th 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 16 | 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/ |
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| June 16 | 54th 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 |
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| June 17 | Keystone Challenge (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Susquehanna River Lock Haven, PA Distance: 11 mi Jeff Rankinen 570-367-9200 |
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| June 21 | Donald Patneaude Memorial Towpath Regatta (flatwater) | ||
| 6:30 PM |
Gateway Landing Park, Schenectady, NY Distance: 4.5 mi Geoff Moore 518-257-3703 |
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| June 23 | 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) |
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| June 23 | 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 |
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| June 24 | Brattle Paddle Canoe, Kayak and SUP Race (flatwater) | ||
| 10:00 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.
Sandy Harris 603-363-4868 |
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| June 24 | Clinton River Canoe Race | ||
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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 |
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| June 25 | Black River Canoe and Kayak Race (flatwater) | ||
| 9:00 AM |
Black River Glenfield, NY Distance: 23 mi Jerry Haenlin 315-489-0368 |
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| 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 |
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| June 24 | Winni Slalom (slalom) | ||
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Winnipesaukee River Northfield, NH Amy Hunt http://nessrace.com/winni-slalom/ |
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| June 27-July 1 | 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 30 | Mohawk Trail Downriver Canoe & Kayak Race (downriver) | ||
| 3:00 PM |
Deerfield River Zoar Picnic Area Distance: 12 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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| 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 7 | 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 |
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| July 8 | 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 9 | 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 |
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| July 11 | 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 13-15 | 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. www.tvilletriplecrown.com |
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| July 14 | 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 |
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| July 15 | 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 |
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| 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.
NYMCRA Points Race for canoes Chas Billingsley 518-891-0515 |
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| July 19 | World Run-Paddle Biathlon Championship (flatwater) | ||
| 4:00 PM |
Merrimack River NHTI Boat Ramp, Concord, NH Distances: 4K run, 4K paddle 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 and managed the event for The United States Canoe Association for many years. Tom Walton |
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| July 21, 22 | 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 |
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| July 21, 22 | 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 |
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| July 21, 22 | Spike's Challenge (flatwater) | ||
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AuSable River Grayling, MI John Lucey www.miracing.com |
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| July 22 | Yukon 1000 (flatwater, downriver) | ||
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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 |
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| July 28 | 28th 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 |
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| July 28-29 | 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 29 | 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) |
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| August 1 | 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 |
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| August 4 | New England Championships (flatwater) | ||
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Connecticut River 618 River Road, Westmoreland, NH Distance: 12 mi Tom & Kristen Warner 603-399-7249 |
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| 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 |
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| August 9-12 | USCA Nationals (flatwater) | ||
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Syracuse, NY www.cnynationals.com |
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| August 17 | David Thompson Paddlesport Classic (flatwater) | ||
| 9:00 AM |
Lake Revelstoke Revelstoke, BC Canada Distance: 125 km The second 3-day 125 km (78 mile) from Mica Creek to Revelstoke, BC on Lake Revelstoke amid snow capped mountains and awesome scenery with 7 short portages. Many boat classes including canoes, kayaks, SUP's, etc. Bill Pollock 250-814-7473 http://www.paddlerevelstoke.ca/ |
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| August 18 | 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/ |
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| August 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 18 | Wells Bridge Canoe and Kayak Races (flatwater) | ||
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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 |
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| August 24 | 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 |
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| August 26 | 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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| August 26 | Nineveh Nine Canoe and Kayak Race (flatwater) | ||
| Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
| 10:00 AM |
Susquehanna River Nineveh, NY Distances: 9 mi, 3 mi Location: Enchanted Gardens, Nineveh, NY This loop course is on the Susquehanna River with mostly deep water and light current. The long course has a short area of shallow water and river crossings. Both courses are scenic and the short course is perfect for Novice paddlers Limited Canoe and Kayak rentals will be available at www.canoerental.net Chicken BBQ meals for purchase will be available after the race. Cathy Lipski |
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| September (top) | |||
| September 2 | Deb and Tom Walton's Canoe & Kayak Pursuit Race (flatwater) | ||
| 10:00 AM |
Merrimack River NHTI Boat Ramp, 31 College Drive, Concord, NH This exciting pursuit race, also dubbed "The Don't Look Back Race", features the pursued and the pursuers, kind of like Fox and Hounds. Your head start is based on the NECKRA Handicaps. Separate Canoe and kayak classes. Tom Walton |
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| September 7-9 | 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 275 boats. Entry deadline is July 20. Brian McDonnell www.macscanoe.com/race-schedule.html |
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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 |
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| September 9 | 9th 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 canoeber@yahoo.com Francisco Urena furena80@yahoo.com www.greatstonedam.com |
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| September 15 | Deerfield Fall Canoe and Kayak Race (Class II downriver) | ||
| 1:15 PM |
Deerfield River below the Gap Registration: noon at the picnic area below the Gap. This is also the race start. Mandatory Safety Meeting at 1:00 PM Start: 1:15 PM Rosemary Longo-Nutt 860-531-9727 |
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| September 15, 16 | 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 http://www.lighthousetolighthouse.org/ |
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| September 16 | 42nd Annual Josh Billings RunagroundTriathlon (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 16 | 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 |
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| September 17 | Slocum Challenge Regatta | ||
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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 |
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| September 23 | 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 22 | 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 www.macscanoe.com/race-schedule.html |
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| September 29 | 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 |
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| September 29-30 | Toronto Outrigger Challenge (outrigger) | ||
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Toronto, ON info@torontooutriggerchallenge.com 416-303-1021 www.torontooutriggerchallenge.com |
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| September 30 | Esopus Slalom (slalom) | ||
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Esopus Creek Phoenicia, NY Mike Cook 607-227-4998 http://nessrace.com/esopus-slalom/ |
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| September 30 | Seneca Monster Race (flatwater) | ||
| Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
| 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 |
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| September 30 | 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/ |
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| October (top) | |||
| October 6 | Holyoke Rows Oktoberfest Race (flatwater) | ||
| 1:30 PM |
Connecticut River Holyoke, MA Distance: 10K Stephanie Moore 413-626-3862 www.holyokerows.org |
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| October 13, 14 | Farmington Slalom (Class II+ slalom) | ||
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Farmington River Otis, MA Klaus Renner 603-546-7513 http://nessrace.com/farmington-slalom/ |
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| October 13 | 3rd Annual HACK Race (Hackensack River Canoe & Kayak Race) (flatwater) | ||
| Sold Out - no onsite registration | |||
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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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| October 13 | Tully Lake Triathlon (triathlon) | ||
| 10:30 AM |
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 14 | 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 |
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| October 28 | 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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| November 4 | The Great Potato Race (flatwater) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Connecticut River Holyoke, MA Distance: 6 mi New Location! Potato Race will be run from Holyoke Rows Community Boathouse, in Holyoke, MA. Registration from 9:30 - 10:45. Bob Allen 413-568-8832 www.holyokerows.org |
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| November 4 | 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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| November 4 | NECKRA Annual Banquet (banquet, awards) | ||
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Florence, MA Dinner, points awards, quick annual meeting and raffle. Location: TBD Bob Allen 413-568-8832 |
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