Sakonnet Surfski Race 2021
June 5 @ Island Park, Portsmouth, RI 02871, USA
GENERAL INFO
The 14th annual Sakonnet River Race will be held on June 5th, 2021. Hosted by Wesley Echols, this 9.5-mile race on Rhode Island's Sakonnet River (actually a large ocean bay) is the first open-water race of the New England season. Although primarily for surf skis, outrigger canoes and other kayaks are welcome to participate.
There is a $25 registration fee for this race. You must register prior to race day unless you receive express permission from Wesley. No awards will be given, but this race is part of both the SurfskiRacing.com and New England Surfski point series.
The start of the race will be at Island Park Beach, Portsmouth, RI 02871.
Street parking is available next to the beach. The Course begins on the water near the beach and will head South to the RED CAN (navigational buoy) and back making it a 9.5-mile course. The RED CAN is only 3 tenths of a mile off Sandy Point and 4.75 miles from start. Turn Clockwise and head back to Island Park Beach.
Schedule
8:30 - Registration and check-in
9:30 - Captain's meeting
10:00 - Race start
Past Results and Race Reports
2019 Race Report from Wesley Echols
2019 Race Report from Greg Lesher
2018 Race Video from Wesley Echols
2018 Race Report from Greg Lesher
2017 Race Report from Greg Lesher
2016 Race Report from Wesley Echols2016 Race Report from Greg Lesher
2015 Race Report from Wesley Echols
2015 Race Report from Greg Lesher
See Surfski America for past results.
2015 Race Report from Greg Lesher
See Surfski America for past results.