This Canoe & kayak race you’ll need your boat and a hat! This is not only a paddling race it also has a hat contest!

2011 Grand River Canoe & Kayak Race

Saturday, April 23, 2011.

According to their website:

This annual springtime tradition is an 8 ½ -mile canoe and kayak race from the Haperfield Dam to Hidden Valley Park (in Madison) on the wild and scenic Grand River.

Pre-registration is recommended.

The race will start at the Harperfield Covered Bridge Metropark, Harperfield, Ashtabula County and finish at Hidden Valley Park.

All canoes and kayaks must be properly registered with the state of Ohio.

Prior experience is mandatory.

This paddling race also has a Maddest Hat contest. Paddlers design a hat and wear it the entire race.

For more information on this event or to find other kayak races, canoe races, events, festivals, paddlefests, adventure races or triathlons, click here to go to our kayak & canoe events calendar.

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Registration for the Ohio River Way Paddlefest 2010 is now open!

Event organizers suggest you save money and take advantage of the special “Early Bird” rates.

Event Info:

Paddlefest Weekend – June 24, 25 & 26, 2010 at Cincinnati’s Coney Island

Paddlefest features fun, challenging and educational activities for folks of all ages and skill levels.

For more info or to register, click here to go to our Kayak / Canoe Races and Events page where you can search for this great event and lots more – by state or by date! Plan your summer paddling fun now!

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To find other places to paddle, kayak and canoe all over the USA, go to our Places to Paddle page and click on any state, or check out nationwide kayak, canoe and paddle events and races on our Paddling Events and Races page.

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“Early Bird” Registration Now OPEN!

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Early Bird Registration for the 9th Annual Ohio River Way Paddlefest is now open! Save money – register online today for the largest paddling event in the country.

This year’s Paddlefest Weekend will feature fun, challenging and educational activities for folks of all ages and skill levels. Take a moment to check out our updated website for the details.