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Paddle Battle Long Island
Saturday, July 29th, 2017
Our race begins on the beautiful Peconic River in Riverhead NY. This is an excellent location for our assorted race courses designed for all skill levels.
ABOUT THE EVENT
2.5 Mile Race- Recreational (Click here for race course)
(Race categories: Recreational kayak, Stand up paddle boards) Each category will go off separately. This race is for fun and designed for the novice and less experienced paddler, but it’s still a race so bring your competitive spirit. This distance is one lap around Colonel’s island and back to the start/finish line.
* We also have designed a 2.5 mile mixed doubles race for canoes and kayakers any age group any mix {father son, mother daughters, you and your BFF} any way you want, but jump in and have some fun…….. Rentals for canoes and kayaks will be available for ($40.00 fee)
5 Mile Race - Competitive (Click here for race course)
{Race Categories: Recreational kayak, Sea kayak, Unlimited kayaks, Stand up paddle boards} Each category will go off separately. This race is designed for the serious competitive paddler.
This distance is two laps around the entire course, Colonels Island and back to the start/finish line two times.
12 Mile Race - Elite (Click here for race course)
{Race Categories: Any kayak/outrigger/canoe/two person kayak or canoe/ unlimited/anything goes}
This race is designed for the elite competitor. The distance is 6 miles out to Simmons Point around a buoy/marker and spotter boat, and back to the start/finish line.
RACE CHECK IN
7:00-8:30
(Tables at town docks, end of McDermott St. along riverside parking lot)
Check in to get your race bib and number, race info. etc.
Unloading – Arrive early to drop off your watercraft and park your vehicle at Riverhead town docks and parking area. We will be set up in the parking lot with ample space, along the riverside.
Riverhead Pre-race - Estimated race start times will be given at check-in, depending on number of registered paddlers in each respective class, will depend on when and which race we start and end with.
Announcements will be made for pre-race starts and a meeting to review rules, safety, race details, etc.You will load your watercraft at the town docks floating dock and paddle to starting line to begin your race.
Races will begin approximately 9:15am.
AWARDS
Medals will be given out to first place winners in each age category for each respective class and race distance.
In the event of severe weather look to the website and Facebook for posting or confirmation of cancellation and alternate date of Sunday 7/30.
THE EVENT'S WEBSITE
HOME • RACE INFO • GALLERY • GENERAL RULES • CONTACT US • UPCOMING RACES
TIMING • RESULTS • VIDEO • PHOTOS
Live online/email/text results during race.
Free finish line photos & video.
elitefeats, inc. Farmingdale NY • www.elitefeats.com
