Flatwater/Downriver Points Race Schedule
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Note: Dates listed in gray are 2017 dates.
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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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| 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 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 15 | River Rat Race Pro/Am (flatwater) | ||
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| 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 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 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 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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| 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 19 | Boateater Challenge (downriver) | ||
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Farmington River Burlington, CT Distance: 5.5 mi 5.5 miles on the Farmington River. Several miles of quickwater and class II rapids, some flatwater, a ledgy descent containing the infamous BOATEATER rapid, and a sprint for the finish. Eric Jones 860-844-0293 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boateater-Challenge/107532585985611 |
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| May 19 | Mystic River Herring Run (flatwater) | ||
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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 20 | Quinnipiac Downriver Classic (downriver) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Quinnipiac River Southington, CT Dan Pelletier 860-347-6576 www.qrwa.org |
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| June 3 | Onion River Race (downriver) | ||
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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 9 | Zoar Gap (Fife Brook) (downriver) | ||
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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 10 | 30th Spring Fling at Glasgo Pond (flatwater) | ||
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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 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 23 | Charlemont Downriver Race (Class I & II downriver) | ||
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Deerfield River Charlemont, MA A six mile race on Class I and II water on the Deerfield River in Charlemont. Charley Brackett 603-585-7167 (home), 603-303-1396 (cell) |
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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 30 | Mohawk Trail Downriver Canoe & Kayak Race (downriver) | ||
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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 8 | Connecticut C1/K1 Championships (flatwater) | ||
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Connecticut River Windsor, CT Distances: 7 mi, 3.5 mi 7-mile loop course with some shallow water and moderate current. Great for spectators! Jim Roberts 413-527-6078 |
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| July 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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| 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 26 | Hamilton Reservoir Paddle Skedaddle (flatwater) | ||
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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 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) | ||
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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 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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| 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 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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