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Conquer the Current Paddle Regatta
August 6, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Featuring the popular 9 mile race! This fun race/ regatta is open to all non-motorized, safe, and seaworthy paddle craft including but not limited to: canoes, kayaks, stand up/ prone paddleboards, rowboats, surf skis, shells, currachs, OC’s…
The Connecticut River Museum’s Fifth annual downriver paddle regatta benefits the Museum’s education programs.
This is a One Way Race, Point A to Point B. Registrants must find their own rides to/from each location. Uber is available in our area.
Date/ Times:
August 6, 2022, 8:30AM to ~12:30
Starts at Eagle Landing State Park Haddam and ends at Connecticut River Museum Essex (not a loop race)
Start– Eagle Landing State Park (Gazebo), 14 Little Meadow Rd, Haddam, CT 06438
Finish– In front of the Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St, Essex, CT 06426
Registration Fees:
$60 per solo vessel, $80 per multi-person vessel
Open to men and women age 16 and over, with classes for SUP (All), Kayak and Open/ Miscellaneous- note the classes may change based on registration numbers. The race is staffed with support and safety boats. Youth ages 12-15 are welcome to participate with a registered participating adult, or as pre-approved by the race committee based on proven paddling/ water safety prowess.
Register here: https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/conquer-the-current-paddle-regatta-2022/
