2012 AWA Canoe and Kayak Race Series
‘Round the Mountain Canoe and Kayak Races
Saturday, May 19 at 11 a.m.
Saranac Lake, 10.5 Miles
This flat water race starts at Ampersand Bay Resort on Lower Saranac Lake. Paddlers go southwest to Bluff Island, where they turn south into the Saranac River. Competitors then follow the river to the Lower Locks, where there is a short carry to Oseetah Lake. Paddlers then cross the lake to the islands in the northwest. The course ends on Lake Flower in Village of Saranac Lake. Paddlers are encouraged to bring their own shuttle from the start to finish. Entry fee is $25 per paddler. ($20 for AWA members)
Tupper Lake 9-Miler
Saturday, June 16 at 11 a.m.
Tupper Lake, 9 miles
This is a great solo, family and novice event. Paddlers start and finish at the Tupper Lake Rod & Gun Club. Entry fee is $25 per paddler. ($20 for AWA members).
Adirondack Canoe Classic
Friday through Sunday, September 7 - 9
Old Forge, Long Lake, Saranac Lake, 90 miles
This three-day, 90-mile flat water race follows the original highways of the Adirondacks from Old Forge to Saranac Lake. The course offers a mix of lake and river flat water paddling with several carries. Participants receive a T-shirt, mileage pins, awards, camping, snacks, boat shuttles and a post race meal. Entry forms for this race go out via U.S. Mail in June. The 90 - Miler is limited to 250 boats. Entry deadline is July 25. Entry fee is $150 per paddler ($125 for AWA members.)
Long Lake Long Boat Regatta
Saturday, September 22 at 11 a.m.
Long Lake, 15-miles, 10 miles
This race features the North American War Canoe Championships, a 15-mile race on Long Lake. Other events include the 10- mile Adirondack Kayak Championships, a 15 - Mile C-4 marathon, and 10- mile canoe, guideboat and “Anything goes” races for youth and adults. All races begin and end at the beach across from the Adirondack Hotel. Entry fee is $25 per paddler. ($20 for AWA members.)
Sundowner Series
June 12, 26
July 10, 24
Aug. 7, 21
The Sundowner Series of clinics and time trials will be held every other Tuesday of the summer starting June 12. Paddlers meet at the Saranac Inn state boat launch; on Upper Saranac Lake at 6 p.m. Informal clinics can be arranged on everything from paddling stroke to wake riding. Please call ahead for the clinic schedule. Sessions are $10 each. AWA members are free. Plan to join us after the paddling at MAC’S Canoe Livery for burgers, refreshments and lots of talk about our favorite subject. AWA members can also take advantage of free demos on any boat in stock and available at MAC’S for the Sundowner Time Trials.
‘Round the Mountain Canoe and Kayak Races
Saturday, May 19 at 11 a.m.
Saranac Lake, 10.5 Miles
This flat water race starts at Ampersand Bay Resort on Lower Saranac Lake. Paddlers go southwest to Bluff Island, where they turn south into the Saranac River. Competitors then follow the river to the Lower Locks, where there is a short carry to Oseetah Lake. Paddlers then cross the lake to the islands in the northwest. The course ends on Lake Flower in Village of Saranac Lake. Paddlers are encouraged to bring their own shuttle from the start to finish. Entry fee is $25 per paddler. ($20 for AWA members)
Tupper Lake 9-Miler
Saturday, June 16 at 11 a.m.
Tupper Lake, 9 miles
This is a great solo, family and novice event. Paddlers start and finish at the Tupper Lake Rod & Gun Club. Entry fee is $25 per paddler. ($20 for AWA members).
Adirondack Canoe Classic
Friday through Sunday, September 7 - 9
Old Forge, Long Lake, Saranac Lake, 90 miles
This three-day, 90-mile flat water race follows the original highways of the Adirondacks from Old Forge to Saranac Lake. The course offers a mix of lake and river flat water paddling with several carries. Participants receive a T-shirt, mileage pins, awards, camping, snacks, boat shuttles and a post race meal. Entry forms for this race go out via U.S. Mail in June. The 90 - Miler is limited to 250 boats. Entry deadline is July 25. Entry fee is $150 per paddler ($125 for AWA members.)
Long Lake Long Boat Regatta
Saturday, September 22 at 11 a.m.
Long Lake, 15-miles, 10 miles
This race features the North American War Canoe Championships, a 15-mile race on Long Lake. Other events include the 10- mile Adirondack Kayak Championships, a 15 - Mile C-4 marathon, and 10- mile canoe, guideboat and “Anything goes” races for youth and adults. All races begin and end at the beach across from the Adirondack Hotel. Entry fee is $25 per paddler. ($20 for AWA members.)
Sundowner Series
June 12, 26
July 10, 24
Aug. 7, 21
The Sundowner Series of clinics and time trials will be held every other Tuesday of the summer starting June 12. Paddlers meet at the Saranac Inn state boat launch; on Upper Saranac Lake at 6 p.m. Informal clinics can be arranged on everything from paddling stroke to wake riding. Please call ahead for the clinic schedule. Sessions are $10 each. AWA members are free. Plan to join us after the paddling at MAC’S Canoe Livery for burgers, refreshments and lots of talk about our favorite subject. AWA members can also take advantage of free demos on any boat in stock and available at MAC’S for the Sundowner Time Trials.
