Introducing Three Rivers Regatta by Paddle Knoxville

Paddle Knoxville will host two races that will start and finish at Gov. Ned McWherter Park in Knoxville TN. Paddlers will travel on portions of the Tennessee, French Broad and Holston Rivers. All turn points for both races are islands. These are deep water races suitable for any style craft. Although conditions may vary, typically the current on this portion of the Tennessee River makes the course more lake-like, with current under 0.5 mph. Half of the course will wind through downtown Knoxville, past Neyland Stadium and the University of Tennessee. The upper section of the course is scenic and undeveloped sections of the three rivers. Channel width ranges from the open expanse of the Tennessee River to sheltered (and shaded) 120' wide blueways. There will be no commercial traffic on the river during the race.

Trophies will be awarded three-deep in all races, all divisions.

Thanks to our sponsors all entrants are eligible to win door prizes to be distributed at the awards ceremony. You must be present to win.

Door prizes include:   

• Stellar S16S Surfski - Advantage Layup                https://www.stellarkayaksusa.com/S16S-surf-ski                                                                                                                                    http://www.southernpaddlesports.com/
• Stellar wing paddle.                                                  https://www.stellarkayaksusa.com/kayak-paddles
• Llama rack                                                                   https://www.llamaracks.com/                                
• Quickblade SUP paddle
• Vaikobi PFD

Podium finishers in each division will receive additional chances to win: 1^st place = 3,  2nd place = 2,   3rd place = 1

*note: Short divisions will get less additional chances - 1st place in a two boat division will get 2 extra chances etc.

Stellar Forward Stroke Paddle Clinic Instructed by Ben Lawry

In addition to the races, we will have a Forward Stroke Paddle Clinic by Ben Lawry http://www.benlawry.net/Ben_Lawry/Home.html The clinic will take place on Friday July 12 at 1:00 pm at the lagoon of the Oak Ridge Rowing Center, 697 Melton Lake DR. Oak Ridge TN.

Time has been scheduled for 1:00 pm . Clinic space is limited. All racers who register for either of the two races prior to May 6th will be entered in a random drawing to win a free spot in the clinic. If the winner has already entered, they will receive a refund for their clinic fee. And no worries if you are a SUP paddler - we will provide an entry level surfski and paddle for use at the clinic.

RACE Distances: 

Short       4.2 mile race (around Dickinson Island)

Long        24 mile race 

RACE DIVISIONS:  Race divisions are based primarily on the sound rowers system of length to width ratio. Men's and Woman's classes in all divisions and Mixed in Tandem divisions.

• SUP - 12'-6" and under
• SUP - 14'
• Sup - Unlimited
• Recreational - Any kayak 14' or under in length
• Sea Kayak - 14.1' to about 16-17.5' in length. Must be at least 21" wide.
• Fast Sea Kayak - Too long or narrow for SK. Too short or wide for HPK.
• High Performance / Open - All 18.1' kayaks plus ICF K1 and Wildwater boats
• OC-1 - Single blade
• OC-2 - Single blade
• Tandem - Any tandem canoe or kayak - must have 22" or greater beam
• HPK Tandem - Any tandem canoe or kayak under 22" beam

There are no age-based divisions. Paddlers age 10+ may be a part of a tandem team with their parent as a partner. Solo paddlers must be 16*. *Younger paddlers may be eligible pending race and paddle experience. Please contact race director.

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