Here’s a canoeing race to be held over a course of class 1-2 water on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Family fun with a great schedule to enjoy a weekend paddling close to Washington DC and Maryland.

Front Royal Canoe Race
June 4-5, 2011
3 Miles

According to their web site:
The Front Royal Canoe Race 2011 goes from the Front Royal Boat Landing three miles downstream (North) to the grounds of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at 1847 North Royal Avenue in Front Royal, Virginia.

Races of similar canoes and kayaks will be held on June 4th with the fastest elapsed time awarded first, second and third place medals. The classing of these boats will be generous as to the classes offered. Free primitive tent camping will be allowed on June 4th and 5th for the contestants.

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Here is a list of kayaking and canoeing races and events that are happening on the East Coast for September 2009.

New York

The 24th annual Adirondack Canoe Classic

September 11-13, 2009

This event is 90 miles of paddling from Old Forge to Saranac Lake. According to their website, paddlers will travel through the heart of the Adirondack Mountain wilderness. There are many classes. Entry forms have been out since June and there is a 250 boat maximum.

Barge Chaser Canoe and Kayak Race

Sunday, September 27, 2009

This race will be held at Grafton Lakes State Park. There will be a 3 mile course and a 7 mile race.

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Fall Classic Race

Sunday, September 27, 2009

This race is 7 miles on the Schuylkill River. It is a 2 ½ loop course.

Governor Printz Canoe & Kayak Challenge

Sunday, September 20, 2009

This Challenge is 5 miles from Darby Creek to the Delaware River. The finish is at Governor Printz Park on the Delaware River.

Maryland

The 17th Annual Wye Island Regatta

Saturday, September 12, 2009.

This 12.5 miles race is open to all person powered boats. It starts at Wye landing and continues around Wye Island. According to the website, the race course has minimum boat traffic and great scenery.

North Carolina

North Carolina Challenge 2009

September 25-27, 2009

100 mile circuit Race. This race starts at Cedar Island Beach in Pamlico Sound.

North Carolina Ultra Marathon

September 26-27, 2009

40 mile circuit Race. This race starts and finishes at Cedar Island Beach in Pamlico Sound.

For more information and to register, please click here to go to our Races and Event page.

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