The fifth annual Paddles Up Niagara is set for July 24, 2010. The day-long event includes an early morning paddle, paddle fair with product demos and prizes, a kayak sprint competition, rescue demonstrations, a river fun paddle and more! Plus if you pledge to “wear it”, you’ll be entered into the life jacket give-away!

Here’s the current Paddles Up Niagara event schedule:

• 7:00a.m.-9:00a.m.- Early morning Kayak Poker Run, launch East River Marsh around Strawberry Island
• 8:30a.m.-11:30a.m. – Paddle Fair – Product Demos, Learn to Paddle and paddlesports equipment prizes
• 9:30a.m.-10:30a.m. – Kayak sprint competition Little Beaver Island Lagoon
• 10:30a.m.-11:00a.m.- Marc Ornstein, ACA Freestyle Canoeing Gold Medalist Demo.
• 11:00a.m.-11:30a.m.- Jeff & Laura Liebel Rescue Demonstrations
• 11:30a.m. 11:45a.m.- Native American Departure Ceremony
• 12:00p.m.- Launching of Kayaks and Canoes for Niagara River Fun Paddle
• 2:30p.m.- Lunch Fund Raiser & Tour “Grand Island Historical Society”

Register by July 10, 2010 – Event T-Shirt for 1st 100 entries!

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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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