If you’re in the vicinity of Wayne County, PA, you’ll want to check out this kayak and canoe race. This paddle event is designed for kayaker and canoers of all ages – so bring the whole family for a great time! Here are some of the important details you’ll need to know to participate in this paddle event:

The Wayne County Canoe Classic has been hosted by the Honesdale Area Jaycees for over 27 years. The race begins north of Honesdale on the Dyberry Creek which flows into the Lacawaxen River near Honesdale proper. The course continues down the Lacawaxen to the finish line in While Mills for an overall distance of nine miles.

Awards:

All race entrants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt with the Canoe Classic logo on the front and sponsor logos on the back. The first three finishers in each class will be awarded a medal and hat indicating their placement.

Boat and Paddle Rentals are available.

Race Classifications

1.Men’s Short Class

2.Women’s Short Class

3.Mixed Short Class

4.Junior / High School Short Class

5.Parent / Child Class

6.Men’s Solo Canoe Class

7.Men’s Solo Kayak Class

8.Women’s Solo Canoe/Kayak Class

9.Tandem Kayak Recreational Class

10. Open Racing Class

- Short Classes: Canoes 17’ 6” or less in length

- Junior / High School Class: any paddler less than 18 years of age on race day

-Paddlers under the age of 14 Must be entered with an adult in the Parent / Child Class

For more information on this canoe and kayak race or to find other paddling races, events, festivals, or paddlefests all over the U.S.,   click here to go to our kayak, canoe & paddling races and events page

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Here is a list of kayaking and canoeing events and races that has something for the whole family.

 
Kayaking & Canoeing in Georgia

WATERFEST X
Ridge Ferry Park and the Oostanaula River
Rome, Georgia
 Friday & Saturday, April 16-17, 2010
This paddling event is a 13 mile canoe and kayak race down the Oostanaula River. All kayak and canoe classes are included.
There will also be canoe & kayak Tug-O-Wars and a Canoe-A Thon fundraising competition. 
This is Coosa River Basin Initiative’s annual spring paddle sports and environmental education extravaganza.
The CRBI is celebrating ten years of paddle powered fun with a free Environmental Fair featuring the world’s largest portable aquarium, live animals shows and exhibits, children’s activities, food, music, and more.

Kayaking in Florida

Sweetwater Paddle for the Cure
Beat Cancer with a Paddle
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Riverfront Park Tampa, Florida
According to their website:
There will be a 5 mile race for kayaks and paddle boards and a 2 mile family fun paddle.
The 5 mile kayak, paddle board, and paddle craft race will start from Riverfront Park on the Hillsbough River. This event will have four classes of boats:
Class 1: surf skis, race kayaks, and anyone else with the right stuff.
Class 2: sea kayaks
Class 3: sit on tops, tandem, and other paddle craft
Class 4: stand up paddle boards.
The 2 mile family fun paddle will also start from Riverfront Park.
Kayaks and paddle boards are available for rent.

Kayaking and Canoeing in Pennsylvania

The 36th annual Cameron County Canoe and Kayak Classic
Driftwood, Pennsylvania
Saturday, April 3, 2010
According to their website:
The race course is a 12 mile stretch of the Driftwood Branch of the Sinnemahoning Creek.

This event has many classes including a junior category.

There will also be a 2 mile youth paddle. This paddle is for any youth at least 4-5 years old.

For more information on these paddling events and to find out how to register, please click here to go to our Races and Event page.

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