This is a paddle starting at 9 AM on May 15 at the Crumhorn Pond DEC Fishing Access site (off CR 35) and going to Portlandville and Goodyear Lake (same paddle as May 14). Life jackets properly worn are mandatory. Takeout is possible at Portlandville and Silliman Cove DEC Fishing Access site. Canoe and kayak rentals are available at Canoe and Kayak Rental in Portlandville- http://www.canoeandkayakrental.com . Proper cleaning of watercraft to prevent the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) is important and more info is available at Invasive Species Boat Stewards – NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation.

This paddle is sponsored by Rotary District 7170 Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG). There is a $10 dollar fee which covers both days. Youth under 18 years old with an accompanying adult and scouts are free.

All paddler levels welcome

Note: Do not go to Crumhorn Lake!
For more information contact Kevin Millar at kjmilow@yahoo.com or 607-687-3263

To get a register form & waiver please contact Jeff Smith, jsmith1532@aol.com or call 607-754-0673. You will receive an email or phone call at a later date to verify final details of the event

Along with these two events in Otsego County, Rotary District 7170 is sponsoring an Apalachin to Owego paddle on May 21 and and Owego to Sayre paddle on May 22. For more information see https://rotarydistrict7170.org

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This is a paddle starting at 9 AM on May 14 and 15 at the Crumhorn Pond DEC Fishing Access site (off CR 35) and going to Portlandville and Goodyear Lake (same paddle both days). Life jackets properly worn are mandatory. Takeout is possible at Portlandville and Silliman Cove DEC Fishing Access site. Canoe and kayak rentals are available at Canoe and Kayak Rental in Portlandville- http://www.canoeandkayakrental.com . Proper cleaning of watercraft to prevent the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) is important and more info is available at Invasive Species Boat Stewards – NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation.

This paddle is sponsored by Rotary District 7170 Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG). There is a $10 dollar fee which covers both days. Youth under 18 years old with an accompanying adult and scouts are free.

All paddler levels welcome

Note: Do not go to Crumhorn Lake!
For more information contact Kevin Millar at kjmilow@yahoo.com or 607-687-3263

To get a register form & waiver please contact Jeff Smith, jsmith1532@aol.com or call 607-754-0673. You will receive an email or phone call at a later date to verify final details of the event

Along with these two events in Otsego County, Rotary District 7170 is sponsoring an Apalachin to Owego paddle on May 21 and and Owego to Sayre paddle on May 22. For more information see https://rotarydistrict7170.org/event/susquehanna-river-paddle–1/

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Longest single day flat water canoe race in the world

Canoes of all kinds compete from 90 lb. recreational canoes to 20 lb. lightweight graphite canoes (within their respective classes).

The start of this world championship 70 mile flat water endurance race is at the source of the Susquehanna River on Otsego Lake, Cooperstown, New York and finishes at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, New York

Grueling 70 mile test of endurance, stamina, and canoeing skills

Canoeing’s top marathon paddlers from North America and Europe, featuring world class athletes such as 28 time General Clinton Canoe Regatta winner, Canadian Serge Corbin and Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Barton.

Estimated 3,000 amateur, professional and Olympic hopeful canoeists participate over the course of the weekend. Register at https://www.canoeregatta.org/race/ 

US$25,000 in cash and prizes awarded

Full weekend with over 50 races in one or two person classes, for all ages including:
Generation Gap Relay–Race Relay–Scout Races –1-man 18 mile sprint–Youth Races—70 mile amateur endurance races–Sprint—70 mile pro endurance races

Thousands of spectators at every accessible point on the river contribute encouragement, cheer, and assist the canoeists over the big 4-day Memorial Day weekend.

At the finish line, paddlers and spectators alike enjoy carnival rides, fireworks, free entertainment for kids of all ages, arts and crafts, all kinds of tasty foods, a flea market and much more !

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