The Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks will host the 6th Annual Kiwanis Old Forge Paddle Classic on Saturday, June 27.
There are two races that will depart from the Town of Webb Navigation Dock at the Old Forge Pond. A 6-Mile Race from Old Forge lakefront to Treasure Island on First Lake, and back; and a 12-Mile Race from Old Forge lakefront to Alger Island on Fourth Lake, and back.
There will be awards for various categories of canoes, kayaks and guideboats. Continue reading
Online registration is currently open for the 4th Annual Old Forge Paddle Classic, six- and 12-mile canoe and kayak races which will begin from the Old Forge public dock on Saturday, June 28th.
The points races, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks and held in conjunction with the New York Marathon Canoe Racing Association (NYMCRA), begin at 9 a.m. An awards ceremony and BBQ will follow the races. Continue reading
The Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks will sponsor the 4th Annual Kiwanis Old Forge Paddle Classic 2013 on Saturday, June 29th.
During the event there will be two races, which will depart from the Town of Webb Navigation Dock in Old Forge Pond.
The races will include a six-mile race from the Old Forge Lakefront to Treasure Island on First Lake and back. The second race is a twelve-mile race from the Old Forge Lakefront to Alger Island on Fourth Lake, and back.
There will be awards for various categories of canoes, kayaks and guideboats.
Registration will take place from 7:30 to 8:50 a.m. at The Hemmer Cottage on South Shore Road. Boats will be launched at the Town of Webb Navigation Dock and racers will depart at 9 a.m.
There is a registration fee of $25 per adult racer and $10 per child 10 and under.
The race will be followed by an awards ceremony and barbeque on the lawn at Hemmer Cottage.
Central Adirondack Search & Rescue Team (CASART) will provide a Command Post and assist with communications.
Central Adirondack Kiwanis Past President Sheila Brady and Secretary Bill Baumann are chairpersons for this event. They will be assisted by Kiwanis Members Doc Foley and Bob Teesdale and volunteer Deke Morrison.
For additional information, contact Sheila Brady at (315) 369-3872 or email thorshannon@frontiernet.net.