We'll be running the race again this year at Oakledge Park on the south end of town which gives us the opportunity to run a beach start. We'll also have better access and parking for racers and spectators.
DUE TO THE WEATHER WE'RE GOING TO RUN THE RACE LATER IN THE DAY. SEE BELOW FOR SCHEDULE UPDATES.
Friday, August 4th
6:00 to 8:00PM Registration Party Please join us for our pre-registration party at The Spot on the Dock. This is your chance to register for the race, pick up your race packet and grab a beer or two with your fellow competitors while gazing on the beautiful shores of Lake Champlain.
Saturday, August 5th
11:00 - 11:45 Onsite Registration Come pick up your registration packets or register in person at Oakledge Park. Parking is easily available.
12:00 Elite and Rec Paddler’s Meeting Meet Race Emcee, Marc Angelillo at the registration table to go over the day's race rules and course.
12:15 Elite Race Start for Men & Women This is a 6 mile course rounding the north and south buoys for two laps. The race begins with a beach start and a right hand buoy turn around the near shore buoy before heading north. After completing the second lap, paddlers will round the near shore buoy and head to the beach for a sprint across the finish line.
12:30 Recreational Race Start for Men & Women This is a 3 mile course rounding the north and south buoys for one lap. The race begins with a beach start and a right hand buoy turn around the near shore buoy before heading north. After completing the first lap, paddlers will round the near shore buoy and head to the beach for a sprint across the finish line.
2:00 Kids Race (ages 5-11) Kids will race from the beach to the near shore buoy and back.
2:30 Lunch Our fish taco bar will be set up on the beach for all racers to enjoy a complimentary lunch and beverage.
3:30 Awards Ceremony First place trophies will be awarded to the fastest male and female paddler in the elite race along with prize money for first, second, and third places in the 14' and 12'6" board classes. We've also got a pile of prizes generously donated by our sponsors for the top recreational race winners.
5:00 - 9:00PM After Party at The Spot on The Dock Please join us at The Spot on the Dock for dinner and drinks and a photo slideshow of the day's activities.