3rd Annual Androscoggin Land Trust Canoe & Kayak River Race!
This amateur, competitive, and FUN river race is being held in conjunction with the Great Falls Brewfest! Paddlers choose from three course options:
1.) The Long Distance Paddle – An approximately 7 mile course that includes a section of rapids typically rated class I or II (but could be class III depending on the water level on the day of the race). Average time: 1.5 hours.
2.) Twin City Boomerang Paddle – An approximately 3 mile course, Auburn to Lewiston boat launch & back upriver to Auburn (no rapids). Average Time: 45 minutes
3. ) Twin City Paddle – An approximately 1.5 mile course. Short, fun paddle (no rapids) Auburn to Lewiston boat launch. Average Time: 20 minutes
Free shuttle service from finish locations back to Festival Plaza in Auburn courtesy of NorthEast Charter & Tour Co.
Thanks to the support of Baxter Brewing, all pre-registered racers, 21 and older will receive a coupon for %15 off ticket to the Great Falls Brewfest when they register.
Prizes will be awarded after the race at Festival Plaza to the top 2 finishers in each category. One additional prize will be awarded to the boat or paddler with the best costume.
If you are interested in renting a canoe or kayak from Shaker Hill Outdoors, please call them to reserve your boat as far in advance of the race day as possible so that it can be delivered to/from the race location on race day: 207-998-5390.
We hope you will join us out on the river this June 23 for what will be another fun and memorable paddling event on the Androscoggin!
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Date and Time
Saturday Jun 23, 2018
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
June 23, 2018, 9AM
Fees/Admission
$30 per single boat and $40 per double boat. Those registering by May 31st, will receive an early bird discount of $5 off entry.
Contact Information
Shelley Kruszewski
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