Canoe and Kayak Race

Canoe & Kayak Race

 

Race Starts Promptly At 8:30 a.m.
Registration: 7:30 a.m.  —  8:15 a.m.
The first 60 entrants will receive an official Canoe & Kayak Race t-shirt
Click here to print & mail application with payment
Waiver form will be signed race day.
COAST GUARD APPROVED PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE MUST BE WORN!

The 50th Annual Milford Oyster Festival Canoe and Kayak Race will be held on Saturday August 17, 2024 at the Milford Boat Launch behind the Milford Public Library.

Race and Registration Times Saturday, August 17,2024:

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 2024

Registration Fee
Race Day

$20.00 per registrant

$25.00 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.
Total Distance: approx. 5.0 miles round trip

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.
Total Distance: 2.4 miles round trip
Course may change due to Sound conditions to buoy #8 1.2 miles

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.
Total Distance: 1.2 miles

Trophies 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 –  1 Person

Outrigger –  2 Person

Canoe (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.
To apply by mail: send your application & payment to:
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.

Select Race Category