If you live on the East Coast and are looking to put your kayak or canoe in the water and join in on the fun of a race or event – then April is the month for you!

Here’s a list of kayaking and canoeing races and events we’ve found for you:

Maine
If Maine is your State, than check out the 43rd Annual Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race on Saturday, April 18 in Penobscot County, Maine. This race is sponsored by The Bangor Parks and Recreation Dept. There are many classes to choose from including kayaks and Senior/Junior events.

Georgia
Altamaha River Run, Jesup, Ga. Saturday, April 11, this is an 8 or 16 mile family paddle with experienced guides. Paddling will begin at Paradise Park in Wayne County. The 8 mile paddle will end at Williamsburg Landing. The 16 mile will end at Altamaha Regional Park at Everett City in Glynn County.

South Carolina
The East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival, April 17-19, at James County Island Park, Charleston South Carolina…. This is a full weekend which includes lectures, on-water classes, and demonstrations directed to the novice and experienced paddler.

Florida
The 32nd Wild Hog Canoe and Kayak Race, April 25, (alternate date, May 2) Bronson Florida…. According to their website you will be paddling down the Waccasassa River over obstacles big and small for a chance to win prizes. Registration fee covers your entry into the race, a free meal, race t shirt, and bottled water. Paddles will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category.

New York
Wild Water Derby, April 25 & 26 in Shortsville/Manchester New York. ….”A crazy canoe, kayak and raft race on the Canadaigua Outlet.”This event is a family-friendly day on the water that includes kayak, canoe, and homemade raft races with awards in each category.

Click here to visit our kayak, canoe races, & events page to find the link to these websites and to find many other races and events that are going on all year all over the U.S.

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July 4, 2009 is the date of this year’s annual “Gritty Fitty” canoe and kayak race. The 50 mile race starts in Lawrence, KS and winds over to Kaw Point, Kansas City where the Kansas River meets the Missouri River.

What better way to spend the Fourth of July this year?

Description: Expect to see all sorts of boats lined up Saturday morning, July 4th, 2009… battle scarred aluminum canoes next to sleek, carbon fiber needles that look more like aircraft than rivercraft. But the Kaw is the great equalizer. Someone in a more modest boat, who knows the latest version of the river, could put up a pretty good fight against a $3000 boat that has trouble finding the channel.

Divisions:
Men’s Solo Unlimited, Women’s Solo Unlimited, Men’s tandem unlimited, Women’s tandem unlimited, Mixed tandem unlimited and Teams.

Prizes:
First place trophies for all divisions. Medals for 2nd and 3rd.

For more information on the Gritty Fitty canoe and kayak race, and to register for the event, click here to go to the event web page.

Thanks to Dan Grubbs for sending in this awesome event!

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