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Other Area Races: May 1, 2011 Wayne County Canoe Classic |
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WHERE: Callicoon, NY to Skinners Falls, NY on the Upper Delaware River WHEN: July 10, 2011 WHY: This race is a fund-raiser for the Delaware Youth Center in Callicoon. All proceeds benefit the Youth Center. In 2010, the Callicoon Canoe Regatta raised over $3,200 for this cause. Details: The 13th Annual Callicoon Canoe Regatta is the largest canoe race on the Upper Delaware River. It starts at Lander's River Trips in Callicoon, NY and ends near the Interstate Bridge at Skinners Falls, NY – a course of 7.5 miles. A variety of classes accommodates paddlers of all levels. (See the entry form for race details.) First, second, and third place winners receive medals, and winners receive caps. High School Challenge class -- team up with someone from your high school and race against teams from other high schools. Winners receive trophies and year-long bragging rights! Kayak Raffle: At the end of the race, we raffle off a kayak to one lucky winner. In 2010, the winner was 10-year-old Thomas Jakelich. There are also many door prizes, donated by local businesses. You don't have to be present to win the kayak. Thanks to Dick's Sporting Goods for the special discount on the kayak. FOOD: Buy lunch at Lander's River Mart or Campgrounds, Matthew's on Main in Callicoon, or bring your own food & refreshments. Callicoon has several good restaurants to serve all palates!
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Sponsors:
Callicoon Supply
Clemente Law Offices
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