Looking for a great summer paddling event for kayakers and canoers? The Paddles Up Niagara 2009 paddling event in New York State is the perfect antidote to the summer heat – a cool paddle along the Niagara River Greenway.

This year’s event date is July 25, 2009 at Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, New York.

Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Niagara River from your kayak or canoe. Enjoy a leisurely paddle through the marshes and shallows of the mighty Niagara and earn bragging rights at the same time.

A paddlesports trade show takes place during the morning hours and a sumptuous lunch is available for purchase compliments of the Grand Island Historic Society.

Check out our website for details on a learn to paddle clinic that take place a few days before the event: www.niagaragreenway.org

Thanks to Rob Belue, Executive Director, Niagara River Greenway Commission, for submitting this event.

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The Keystone Canoe Club in Berks County, Pennsylvania is hosting its annual regatta on May 2, 2009.

The Keystone Canoe Club has sponsored the Schuylkill River Regatta for 39 years, to promote water safety and paddlesports in general.

This 13-mile downriver race is held on the Schuylkill River. It starts at Peter Yarnell Park, near Hamburg, PA and takes out in Reading, PA.

The course is Class I water, easy enough for a novice – but also challenging enough for an experienced racer to enjoy as well. The river features include calm water, moving water with riffles and low ledge. The event is always a ton of fun for all participants and spectators.

To find out more about this event, including registration and race day particulars, please click here to visit the Keystone Canoe Club web site.

Thanks to Tina Ehrig for letting us know about this great paddling event!

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