Canoe Race
Canoe Race – 2 person Team
Participants must supply their own canoes. Teams will leave the Waterfest dock to the start line which is directly under the Seaway International Bridge. Teams will paddle .38 km to portage and then portage around old canal lock #18, this is a 400 ft. portage. Teams will then canoe out 2 km around lock #19 marker and back to lock #18 where they will portage the 400 ft. old canal lock #18 and return to the start line. This is a timed race with teams leaving every 3 minutes.
Kayak Race
The kayak race is a 2 loop course. Each loop is 1k. They will start under the bridge and stay on the right side of the markers.
An introduction to kayaking ... Cornwall Recreational Whitewater Club and Hybrid Marine will be demonstrating both white water and recreational kayaks and give you an opportunity to try them out. A kayak rope throwing contest will be held (rescue maneuver) and some kayaking acrobats. At 1:30 p.m., all are welcome to enter kayak races with prizes to be awarded..
For additional information on kayaking go to: www.cornwallwhitewater.com and www.hyrbridmarine-ltd.com .
For more information please contact Pat Clarke 613-933-9508
