Ohio Paddler

Grand River Canoe & Kayak Race
2024-04-20 | Hidden Valley Park, 4872 Klasen Road, Madison Township, OH, 44057, United States
Annual 8.5-mile Grand River race from Harpersfield Covered Bridge to Hidden Valley Park. Awards to top three finishers in each race category (determined by skill level and boat type). Wear a fun, crazy hat while you race!
Ages 10 and older (younger than 18 must be accompanied by adult),Fee: $25 pre-registered, no same-day registration
RACE FLYER

Coolville-Frost Canoe & Kayak Race
2023-09-16 | Coolville
8.3 miles canoe, kayak, and SUP race on the lower Hocking River.
It starts just upstream of Coolville, OH, immediately upstream of the US Route 50 (also shown as state route 7) bridge across the Hocking River from the ODNR Coolville boat ramp. The boat ramp is the start and staging area for the race. The Gomart on Route 56 is 0.80 miles west of the boat ramp. The Gomart address is 25780 Brimstone Rd, Coolville, OH. The race is about 8 miles and will go about 4 miles upstream with a turn at the first bridge encountered (Frost, OH).
Registration starts a 9:00.
Fee $30. Pre-race safety meeting 10:45.
The race starts at 11:00.
Start and Finish line, ODNR boat launch by US Rt. 7 bridge at Coolville OH.
Download the race flyer.
Sanctioned by Ohio Division of United States Canoe Association.

Leesville Lake Loop Race CANCELED
2021-07-17 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Leesville Lake South Fork Marina, 4131 Deer Road SW, Bowerston, OH, 44695, United States
FOILED in 2019 by high water (REALLY high water)! FOILED in 2020 by thepandemic! And now, FOILED by a lousy weather forecast! July can bequite stormy, as we have seen most of this summer!
I am disappointed to tell you that the Leesville Lake Loop Racescheduled for tomorrow, July 17, 2021, is officially canceled for the year.
Our gracious sponsor and good friend, Keith Ott, who owns the LeesvilleLake South Fork Marina, is unable to reschedule the race for this year.
Storms are predicted for throughout the day tomorrow. For obvioussafety reasons, we cannot allow people to drive long distances to gethere and then have storms wreck the day.
We are so grateful for your support and look forward to a great race in2022!
Your Humble and Sad Race Director,
Mary Jo

THIS IS AN OPEN EVENT, GENERAL PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE.
(Dover/New Philadelphia) – July 17, 2021
CONTACT : KEITH OTT 419-269-5371 CELL 419-202-1077

Black Fork River Canoe & Kayak Race
2021-06-26 | Kinzua Tailwaters Boat Ramp, Warren, PA, Powerhouse Dr, Warren, PA, 16365, United States
Canoe, Kayak, and Standup Paddleboard owners this is the perfect opportunity for both veterans and newcomers alike to get out and enjoy the beautiful waters of Charles Mill Lake. The Black Fork River Canoe & Kayak Race will be held on Saturday, June 26th with the start line at the boat ramp at 1272 SR 430 in Mifflin.
There will be a six-mile loop race as well as a three-mile novice race for beginners. There will be classes for men, women, and mixed teams. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each class. All types of canoes, kayaks, and SUPs are welcome. Recreational paddlers who don’t race regularly will easily be able to complete the three-mile race, while hardcore racers will enjoy the challenge of the six-mile course.
The entry fee is $20 per person. Registration starts at 8 AM with a mandatory pre-race meeting at 9:30 and the race beginning at 10:00. The fee includes a T-Shirt for all paddlers. All paddlers must have a personal flotation device.

Race Day Registration starts at 8:00.
There is a mandatory pre-race meeting at 9:30.
The racing starts at 10:00. This will be a mass start.
USCA rules will govern where applicable.
Meet at the boat ramp, 1272 SR 430, Mifflin, OH 44805

Race Flyer
Questions:
Walt Markwell 330-807-6337 or wmarkwell@windstream.net
Al Williams 419-631-8927 or alwilliams1954@gmail.com
