Open to competitors of all ages and abilities, the Beaver River Paddling Race will take place along the picturesque Beaver River.

Home to countless bird species, including The Great Blue Heron and The Great Horned Owl, the Beaver River valley also boasts populations of speckled trout and white tailed deer, not to mention its namesake, the beaver. Needless to say, wildlife sightings are practically guaranteed. Once used as a transportation route in the 19th century, the river is now a classic canoe route in the region.

This spectator friendly event will have competitors travel both up and downstream passing the start/finish area multiple times, allowing for ample viewing opportunities.

Participants will race in an 8km distance, as a solo in a kayak or as teams of two in canoes.

The race will recognize the top three finishers in the male and female solo category, as well as the all-male, all-female, coed, and parent-child team canoe categories.

Bring your own boat, or we can provide canoe/kayak/paddles at an additional cost.

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RACE COMBINATION OPTIONS:

· Enter this race as part of the Ultimate Adventure Challenge (i.e. seven challenging events over two days of racing on September 6 & 7, 2008)

· Enter this race as part of the Multi Sport Race (i.e. three non-navigation events on one day of racing on September 6, 2008)

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RACE EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Saturday September 6, 2008

Start Time: 8:00am

Distance: 8km

Start Location: Bridge over Beaver River on 19th Sideroad, near Epping, ON.

Race Kit Pick-Up:
1:00pm - 10:00pm Friday September 5, 2008 (Registration Tent located in the Village at Blue Mountain)
Alternately, between 6:30am & 7:30am on Saturday September 6, 2008 at the Start Area (the bridge over the Beaver River on Sideroad 19 near Epping, ON.).
Note. If participants are competing in the x-country mountain bike race immediately following the Beaver River paddling race, they must pick up their race kit on Friday September 5th.

Cost: $20 per person

Boats: All solo paddlers must use a kayak. All pair teams must use a canoe.
Rentals: Kayak and paddle or Canoe and paddles can be supplied at an additional rental cost of $60.00 per boat.

Gear Requirements: Each participant must have a lifejacket that must be worn at all times while on the water; and each watercraft must have a bailer, a whistle (or signaling device) and a throw rope (min. 15m) as per Canadian Coast Guard regulations.

Categories: Solo Male & Female; Pairs Male, Female, Coed