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Wells Bridge Paddlers Spring Race
CANCELLED
Saturday
April 18th, 2020
11:00am
registration:
9:00am
Description: 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
Distance: 11.5, 13.5mi
Entry Fee: pre-register $20 ameteur, $30 pro. Race day registration +$5
Website: NA
Race Director: Bob Wisse 607-432-0045
Little River Ramble
CANCELLED
Sunday
April 19th, 2020
1:00pm
registration:
12:00pm
Description:
Start Location: Little River Boat Launch at the Park Street (CR 27) Bridge Canton NY
End Location: Same as start
Distance: 2 and 6 miles
Entry Fee: Adults $25 - SLVP adult member $20 - School Age students $5 Wounded Warrior - Free
Website: www.slvpaddlers.org
Race Director: Gene Newman
Middleburgh Sloughter Canoe/Kayak Regatta CANCELLED
Saturday
April 25th, 2020
11:00am
registration:
9:00am
Description: This race is slightly over 5 miles through the scenic Schoharie Valley. Free T-shirts are given to early registrants.
Start Location: Fultonham Park-nRide
End Location: Timothy Murphy Park, Middleburgh, NY
Distance: 5+ miles
Entry Fee:
Website: middleburghrotaryny.org
Race Director: Joan Wissert 585-610-6769
Wappingers Creek Water Derby
CANCELLED
Saturday
April 25th, 2020
8:00am
registration:
8:00am
Description: Race starts at Cady Recreation Park in Pleasant Valley, NY and ends at Greenvale Park in the Town of Poughkeepsie. No pro-boats allowed, but amateur cruisers OK in CC class
Start Location: Cady Recreation Park, Pleasant Valley, NY
End Location: Greenvale Park, Poughkeepsie, NY
Distance: 8 mi
Entry Fee: $5-20
Website: http://aquaticexplorers.org/Pages/Canoe%20Race.html
Race Director: Mark 845-391-7700 or Bob 845-721-2605
Upper Ashuelot Canoe/Kayak Race
CANCELLED
Saturday
April 25th, 2020
11:00am
registration:
9:00am
Description: This is a fun, challenging, twisty, fast current course, with varying water depths - fabulous training for the first section of the General Clinton Regatta
Start Location: Ashuelot River Park, West St., Keene, NH 03431
End Location: Same as start
Distance: 13 mile Pro; 7 mile Racing; 4 mile Rec and Jr/Sr
Entry Fee: $25.00 Pro, $20.00 Rec and Jr/Sr
Website:
Race Director: Tim Garland (603-762-3996)
Peter Heed (603-209-2299)
Run of Charles
CANCELLED
Sunday
April 26th, 2020
Description:
Start Location:
End Location:
Distance: 6, 9, 19, 24mi
Entry Fee: varies by race
Website:
Race Director: Meg Rivett 508-698-6810
NNYP Weekly Time Trials
Wednesdays
May 6th -
September 16
6:30pm
Description: Mohawk River at Rexford, NY
Start Location: Aqueduct Boat Dock
End Location: Same as start
Distance: 3.65 mi
Entry Fee: none
Website:
Race Director: Alec Davis 518-321-6820
Canton Canoe Weekend
CANCELLED
Saturday May 2nd - Sunday May 3rd
Sat 9:30 start
Sun 10:00am Start
Description: C-1 Pro World Championships with over $7,000 in prize money! Fun Recreational and Relay Races! NYPRA Amateur and Stock Classes. 59th Annual Rushton Memorial Races Canton Canoe.
Saturday, May 2nd 9:30 AM: Modern Rushton Races, bring your canoe, kayak or SUP and join us at the morning recreational races of 1, 3, 5 or 8 miles 11:00 AM-5:00 PM: Music by DJ Double Dutch 12:30 PM: C-1 Pro & C-1/K-1 Races,14 & 12 miles
2:00 PM-until sold out: Chicken BBQ
3:30 PM: Joe Randi Rushton Relay,2 miles, Family, Friends, High School and College Challenge Categories
4:00-5:00 PM: Try Out a Boat! Test paddle canoes, kayaks and SUPs
Sunday, May 3rd 10:00 AM: C-2 Pro, C-2 Am, K-1 Special, 14 and 12 miles
Start Location: Taylor Park, Canton, NY
End Location: same as start
Distance: 1,3,5,8,12 and 14mi
Entry Fee: varies
Website:
Race Director: Gene Newman
Round the Mountain Canoe and Kayak Race
Saturday
May 9th, 2020
11:00am
registration:
9:30am
Description: This event attracts solo, tandem and C-4 canoes, solo rec, touring and unlimited kayakers, guideboats and Voyageur canoes. The course is a scenic paddling adventure from Ampersand Bay on Lower Saranac Lake to the mouth of the Saranac River across from Bluff Island, down the Saranac River over 1 short carry around the Lower Locks, through Oseetah Lake to the Finish on Lake Flower into the paddler friendly village of Saranac Lake.
Start Location: Ampersand Bay Resort on Lower Saranac Lake.
End Location: Lake Flower, Saranac Lake
Distance: 10.5 mi
Entry Fee: $25 per person - $20 for AWA members
Website:
Race Director: Brian McDonnell AWA race hotline 518 891 2744
Ed Wessels Canoe Regatta
Saturday
May 9th, 2020
10:00am
Description:
Start Location: Otego Boat Launch, Otego, NY
End Location: Keith Clark Park, Sidney, NY
Distance: 23mi
Entry Fee:
Website:
Race Director: Ed Curley 607-433-0333
SLVP 3rd Wednesday Duathlon Series
Wednesdays
May 20th
June 17th
July 15th
August 19th
Description: Held on the third Wednesday of May, June, July and August on the Little River in Canton, NY adjacent to the campus of St. Lawrence University. The duathlon consists of a 1.25 mile run, a 1.25 mile paddle and is completed by another 1.25 mile run. The start and finish line is located near the Little River Boat Launch at the Park Street (CR 27) Bridge. Teams consisting of paddlers and runners, or solo participants are welcome. Race registration is free and opens at 5:30 p.m. The duathlons begin at 6:30 p.m.
Start Location: Little River Boat Launch, Canton, NY
End Location: Same as start
Distance: 1.25mi paddle, 1.25mi run
Entry Fee:
Website: https://www.slvpaddlers.org/duathlon
Race Director:
General Clinton Canoe Regatta
Friday May 22nd - Monday May 25th
Description: Multiple events on the Susquehanna river with the final event being the 70 miler on Monday. The 70 miler starts on Otsego Lake in Cooperstown and follows the Susquehanna all the way to General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, NY. This is the 1st leg of the Triple Crown of Canoe Racing
Start Location: Brookwood Point, Otsego, NY
End Location: General Clinton Park, Bainbridge, NY
Distance: 5mi - 70 mi
Entry Fee: Varies on race and class
Website:
Race Director:
Feeder Canal Canoe and Kayak Race
Saturday June 6th
Start: 10:00am
Description: The race begins at the Feeder Dam, end of Richardson St. in Queensbury, NY and finishes at the Martindale Boat Basin in Hudson Falls for a total of just about 5 miles. It is a paddle in the Glens Falls Feeder Canal so it is flat water with just a little current going with the paddlers. End of race prizes, awards, and picnic for participants and visitors.
Pre-register by mail or on line or register on the day of the race no later than 9am.
Start Location: Richardson St. Queensbury, NY
End Location: Martindale Boat Basin, Hudson Falls, NY
Distance: 5mi
Entry Fee: Donation of $20 Single/$25 Tandem
Website:
Race Director: Jeanne Williams jwilliams@feedercanal.org 518-225-1310
The Wild Goose Chase
Saturday
June 6th, 2020
11:00am
registration:
9:00am
Description: A 9 mile and 5 mile (recreational) race on the Housatonic River in Lenox, Ma. for canoes, kayaks and SUPs. The race is out and back and has everything a good racing river should have-lots of turns, narrow sections, shallow and deep water. Lots of categories and prizes and lunch for everyone following the race!
Start Location: Decker Boat Launch on New Lenox Rd, Lenox, MA
End Location: Same as start
Distance: 9mi, 5mi
Entry Fee: $15 includes przes and lunch
Website: NA
Race Director: Patty -
Madrid Canoe Regatta
SaturdayJune 13th
Start:
11:00am
Sunday June 14th
Registration:
8:00am
Start:
10:00am
Description: Rough Camping is available for weekend. Spagetti dinner on Saturday following awards.n Saturday following awards.
Start Location: Madrid Community Park, NY
End Location: Same as start
Distance: 1, 3, 9 and 16mi
Entry Fee:
Website:
Race Director: Bernie & Amy Moulton 315-322-4041 or
Donald Patneaude Memorial Towpath Regatta
Thursday
June 18th, 2020
6:30pm
Registration:
5:30pm
Description: The Towpath Regatta is a free family fun event sponsored by Schenectady Wintersports Club and Northern New York Paddlers. It is a one-way paddling event open to all types of human-powered boats.
Start Location: Gateway Landing Park, Schenectady, NY, adjacent to Schenectady Community College to Aqueduct Park, Niskayuna
End Location: Same as start
Distance: 4.5 mi
Entry Fee: Free
Website:
Race Director: Geoff Moore 518-331-2761 gmoore03@nycap.rr.com
Armond Bassett Canoe & Kayak Race
Saturday
June 20th, 2020
9:30am and 11am
registration:
9:00am
Description: 6 mi pro C1 race first, followed by the other races. Loop course on the Genesee river.
T-shirts to the first 75. Awards and food available after the race
Start Location: Genesee Waterways Center 149 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14611
End Location: Same as start
Distance: 10 mi, 6mi C1-pro, 3 mi fun race
Entry Fee: Pro $40, Ameteur $25, 16 & under $10
Website:
Race Director: Tim Henning (585)738-8410
Kevin Berl (585)733-4043
Tupper Lake 8-Miler
Saturday
June 27th, 2020
11am
registration:
9:30am
Description: The race goes up the Raquette River to the Oxbow and returns to the Boat Launch. Very beautiful section of River in the Adirondacks.
Start Location: Tupper Lake Boat Launch on Simon Pond
End Location: Same as start
Distance: 8 miles
Entry Fee: $25
Website:
Race Director: Roger Gocking, 518-354-8377,
Celebrate Paddling Invitational
Sunday
June 28th, 2020
10:00am
registration:
9:00am
Description: Join us for paddle sport competition for a variety of human powered craft and individual abilities. There will be youth and novice events, several war canoe challenges on a 1 mile course; Family and novice races on a 3 mile course and Canoe, Kayak, Guide boat, SUP races on a 10 mile course out to Oseetah Lake – No carries. There will be boat demos a used boat sales area and several vendors. We have partnered with the Chamber of Commerce to make this a family and community oriented festive event in the “Paddling Capital of the Adirondacks!”
Start Location: Lake Flower in Saranac Lake, NY
End Location: Same as start
Distance: 1 mile, 3 mile and 10 mile courses
Entry Fee: $25 per person - $20 for AWA members Youth are Free
Website:
Race Director: Brian McDonnell AWA race hotline 518 891 2744
Electric City Regatta
Saturday
July 11th, 2020
10:00am
Registration:
8:30am
Description: All NYPRA Classes including C4 and SUP
Start Location: Mohawk River/Erie Canal Lock 9 Rotterdam Junction, NY
End Location: Same as start
Distance: 12 mi, 3 mi rec., 1 mi fun race
Entry Fee: $25, $20 for NYPRA Members
Website:www.eleccityrace.org
Race Director: Ed or Kim Greiner 518-421-2947
Barge Chaser Canoe and Kayak Race
Sunday
July 12th, 2020
10:00am
registration:
9:00am
Description: Fun looped course between lock 8 and 9 on the Mohawk River. Picnic to follow race. (bring a dish to share of $5 for the picnic - max $10 for family). There is free primitive camping on private land adjoining Lock 8 and Maalywyck Park. Come do the Electric City Regatta and stay the night!
Start Location: Kiwanis Park, Route 5S in Rotterdam Junction (between Schenectady and Amsterdam)
End Location: Same as start
Distance: 3 miles (recreational classes) and 10 miles on the Mohawk River (between Lock 8 and Lock 9)
Entry Fee: $15 and $5 for youthouth. Picnic will follow. Bring a dish to share or pay $5 if you want t
Website:
Race Director: Linda and Bob Cooley, 518-393-9201,
Remington I (Frederic Remington/Rip Friot Memorial)
Saturday
July 18th, 2020
9:30am
Registration:
8:00am
Description:
Start Location: Heuvelton Boat Launch off Lisbon St./Horshoe Rd Heuvelton, NY
End Location:
Distance:
Entry Fee: $20
Website:
Race Director:
BluMouLA-BuFuRa (The BML Bouy Race)
Sunday
July 26th, 2020
10:30am
registration:
8:30am
Captain's meeting:
10:00am
Description: BluMouLA-BuFuRa, the Prettiest Darn Race in America, offers 14, 7, and 1.5 mile courses amid spectacular scenery. Our long race proceeds through the three lakes of the Eckford Chain to a buoy-turn in Utowana Lake, returns through Eagle Lake and turns left to follow the shores and bays of Blue Mountain Lake clockwise the long way back to town. The seven-miler is the clockwise loop alone, no easy race either. The hotly competed 1.5 mile course circles the nearest island to town and returns. Open bays, narrow channels, and pristine water circled by mountains. With a race distance for everyone- you’ll love it, bring friends.
Start Location: Blue Mountain Lake Town Beach (registration at fire station across from beach)
End Location: Same as start
Distance: 13mi, 7mi, 1.5mi options
Entry Fee: $35 for adults, $30 pre-registration (on website)
Website:
Race Director: Aims "Andy" Coney -
USCA Nationals
Thursday
August 13th - 16th, 2020
Description:
Start Location: Newago, MI
End Location:
Distance:
Entry Fee:
Website:
Race Director: Theresa Buttleman 231-335-1165
Cranberry Lake Canoe/Kayak Race
Saturday
August 15, 2020
10:00am
Registration:
8:00am
Description: This is a flat water event with a distance of 5.4 miles for competition or 1.5 miles for juniors or recreational fun. Classes will include solo or 2-person canoe or kayak down our scenic lake.
Start Location: Crandberry Lake, NY
End Location: Same as start
Distance: 5.4 mi, 1.5 mi
Entry Fee: $25
Website:
Race Director: Debra Roberts 315-790-3618
Wells Bridge Race
Saturday
August 22nd, 2020
10:00am
registration:
8:30am
Description: 9 mile race - all NYPRA classes.
6 mile race - C1 only (for those paddlers and their partners who also paddled in the C2 in the morning race). Special awards for those who complete both races. Both C2 partners must also compete in C1 to be eligible.
Loop courses on the Susquehanna, starting and finishing at the Zaveral paddle shop in Wells Bridge NY Start going up stream, around a turn, and finishing downstream. Snacks and
Start Location: Corner of Bridge St and Route 7, Wells Bridge, NY
End Location: Same as start
Distance: 9 mi, plus options 6 mi C1
Entry Fee: $25 (addtl $5 for C1 6 mi)
Website: 'Wells Bridge Race' on Facebook
Race Director: Phoebe Reese -
Remington II
Saturday
September 5th, 2020
10:00am
Registration:
9:00am
Description: Starting in Rensselaer Falls and ending above the dam in Heuvelton, NY.
Start Location: West Front Street, Rensselaer Falls, NY
End Location: above the dam in Heuvelton, NY
Distance: 6mi
Entry Fee: $25 adults, $20 SLVP members, $5 student, FREE wounded warriors
Website: https://www.slvpaddlers.org/remington-ii
Race Director: Allen Kelly
Adirondack Canoe Classic “The 90 Miler”
Friday - Sunday
September 11-13th, 2020
8:00am
registration:
must pre-register
Description: The 38 th annual paddle sport extravaganza from Old Forge to Saranac Lake
Over three days we travel en masse following the original "highways of the adirondacks" the inter-connected lakes, rivers ponds and carries from Old Forge to Saranac Lake. There are solo, tandem, 4-person and Voyageur canoes, solo and tandem kayaks and Adirondack guide boats. There is a 250 boat limit. There are both competitive and "Open Touring" classes. We will focus on the C-2 Stock competitive classes this year. C-2 Stock will go out immediately after the Open Touring waves. Last year there were more than 150 paddlers who earned their first 90 Mile Finisher pin.
Start Location: Changes from Day to Day - see site for details
End Location: Changes from Day to Day - see site for details
Distance: 90 miles
Entry Fee: $200 per person, ($175 for people under 23 years of age to encourage more youth participation in the sport.) $50 late fee per person for paddlers signing up after July 20
Website:
Race Director: Brian McDonnell AWA race hotline 518 891 2744
The Josh Billings Triathlon
Sunday
Sept 13th, 2020
9:30am
registration:
NONE RACE DAY
Description: The 44th Josh is a paddle triathlon: 27 mile bike, 6 mile canoe/kayak/SUP, 6 mile run through 5 towns in the beautiful Berkshires. 44 categories for teams and iron persons and we have a matchmaker to help put teams together.
Start Location: Price Chopper parking lot in Great Barrington
End Location: Tanglewood 297 West Street Lenox, MA
Distance: 6mi paddle (27mi bike, 6mi run)
Entry Fee: Varies depending on category
Website:
Race Director: Patty -
Long Lake Long Boat Regatta
Saturday
September 26th, 2020
11:00am
registration:
9:30am
Description: We close out the Adirondack race series by partnering with Long Lake Recreation and Tourism to host a number of events– The North American Voyageur Canoe Championships, The C-4 College Co-ed Cup, and The Adirondack Kayak Championship on a 10 mile figure of 8 course. We welcome all NYMCRA classes and an Anything Goes Category. Lots of fun in Long Lake! BBQ hosted by the Long Lake Lions.
Start Location: Long Lake Beach across from the Adirondack Hotel
End Location: Same as start
Distance: 10 miles
Entry Fee: $25 per person - $20 for AWA members
Website:
Race Director: Brian McDonnell AWA race hotline 518 891 2744
Seneca Monster
Saturday
October 17th,
2020
11:00am
Registration:
9:00am
Description: The loop starts in the Seneca-Cayuga canal at Waterloo, briefly enters Seneca Lake, then returns back to Oak Island Park in Waterloo, NY
Start Location: Oak Island, 1 Oak St, Waterloo, NY
End Location:
Distance: 10mi (no carries)
Entry Fee: $25
Website:
Race Director: shaffner.kelli@gmail.com