Canoe & Kayak Race
Race Starts Promptly At 8:30 a.m. |
The 48th Annual Milford Oyster Festival Canoe and Kayak Race will be held on Saturday August 20, 2022 at the Milford Boat Launch behind the Milford Public Library.
Race and Registration Times Saturday, August 20,2022:
Race time: 8:30 a.m.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
Awards Ceremony immediately following race
Pre-Registration Fee Due by August 10th 2022 |
Registration Fee |
$15.00 per registrant |
$20.00 per registrant |
Kayak/Outrigger Race Course |
The race course begins at the head of the harbor and continues out to the turnaround point at Green Barrel #1 just before Charles Island. |
Racing Canoe Race Course |
The race course begins at the head of the harbor and continues out to the turnaround point at Buoy #4 approximately half way to Charles Island. |
Novice Canoe & Paddleboard Race Course |
The race course begins at the head of the harbor and continues out to the turnaround point at Buoy #8 just outside the harbor. |
Trophies & Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category.
Best in Show Prizes will be awarded for best decorated/theme boat.
Race Categories |
Kayak – Men |
Kayak – Women |
Kayak – Tandem |
Outrigger – Men |
Outrigger – Women |
Canoe – Racing Class (Crew: 2-4) |
Canoe – Novice Class (Crew: 2-4) |
Paddleboard – Men |
Paddleboard – Women |
Safety Requirements:
- All participants are required to wear Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices
- One whistle (minimum) required per vessel.
- No person under 10 years old is permitted in boats
- Parental signature is required for all persons under 18 years of age.
- Competition cruisers and marathon pro boats are not allowed.
AMOF Canoe & Kayak Race, P.O. Box 5161, Milford, CT 06460.
To pay using PayPal or Credit Card. Waiver form will be available race day for your signature.