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SUMMARY:Canton Canoe Weekend
DESCRIPTION:CANTON CANOE WEEKEND (62nd Annual)\n\n\n\nCanton Canoe Weekend is one of the premier canoe race weekends in New York State! There are top-level international competitions in solo and tandem racing canoes and kayaks. The 12 and 14-mile courses are among the most challenging on the marathon race circuit. In addition\, there are 1\, 4 and 8-mile race events appropriate for the local recreational racer\, and a 2-mile team relay race for recreational paddlers. All races are on the Grasse and Little Rivers\, with the start and finish at Taylor Park\, Canton NY.\n\n\n\nAmenities include a children's playground\, music by DJ Double Dutch\, chicken barbeque\, drinks and snacks by GT's Family Restaurant (Sat. only)\, award ceremonies\, ample parking and free overnight camping.\n\n\n\n2024 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS\n\n\n\nFriday\, May 3rd\n\n5:00pm - 6:00pm: The Rushton Tour: a 4.5-mile one-way downstream recreational paddle from Pyrites to Taylor Park\, or you may choose to launch at Taylor Park and paddle upstream and return to Taylor Park. Launch anytime between 5:00pm and 6:00pm.\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 4th\n\n9:30am - 11:30am: Modern Rushton Races: Bring your canoe or kayak and join us for the morning recreational races of 1\, 4 or 8-miles.\n\n\n\nA 'Rushton Division' in the 1 and 4-mile races for those paddling Rushton type canoes\, either homebuilt or produced by various commercial manufacturers\, is sponsored by Slipstream Watercraft. Special awards will be presented for the 'Rushton Division'.\n\n\n\nThe 'Wounded Warriors Division' in the 1 and 4-mile races is sponsored by Mountain Wounded Warriors Sled Hockey Team.\n\n\n\n11:30am: Recreational Races Awards Ceremony.\n\n\n\n12:30pm - 2:30pm: C-1 Pro International World Championship & C-1/K-1 Amateur Races: 14- and 12-miles on the Grasse and Little Rivers.\n\n\n\n12:30pm - 4:00 pm (or until sold out): GT's Famous Chicken Barbecue will be hosting a chicken barbeque dinner or just a 1/2 chicken. The chicken dinner includes 1/2 chicken\, salt potatoes\, pasta salad\, homemade roll\, brownie or cookie and a drink. Half chicken will be available as well. Pre-orders by Sunday\, April 28th are appreciated to help GT's plan\, pre-order cutoff will be Thursday\, May 2nd at 12:00pm! Please have cash ready at pick-up time on Saturday (exact change preferred)\, or you may pay by Venmo. Credit/debit cards not accepted.\n\n\n\n3:00pm: C-1/K-1 Races Awards Ceremony\n\n\n\n3:30pm - 4:30pm: Joe Randi/Rushton Relay (Family & Friends\, High School\, College Challenge & Open Divisions): come out to the park and have fun on the water with family and friends for this 2-mile relay race!\n\n\n\n4:30pm: Canton Canoe Weekend Raffle Drawing!\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 5th\n\n10:00am -12:00pm: C-2 Pro\, C-2/K-2 Amateur\, K-1 Special: 14- and 12-mile races on the Grasse and Little Rivers\n\n\n\n12:45pm: C-2/K-2 Races Awards Ceremony\n\n\n\nFor ongoing update\, visit their Facebook Page @Canton Canoe Weekend or website at www.cantoncanoeweekend.org.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<strong><span style="font-size:20px\;">CANTON CANOE WEEKEND </span></strong><span style="font-size: 20px\;">(62nd Annual)</span><br />\n<br />\nCanton Canoe Weekend is one of the premier canoe race weekends in New York State! There are top-level international competitions in solo and tandem racing canoes and kayaks. The 12 and 14-mile courses are among the most challenging on the marathon race circuit. In addition\, there are 1\, 4 and 8-mile race events appropriate for the local recreational racer\, and a 2-mile team relay race for recreational paddlers. All races are on the Grasse and Little Rivers\, with the start and finish at Taylor Park\, Canton NY.<br />\n<br />\nAmenities include a children&rsquo\;s playground\, music by DJ Double Dutch\, chicken barbeque\, drinks and snacks by GT&#39\;s Family Restaurant (Sat. only)\, award ceremonies\, ample parking and free overnight camping.<br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:18px\;">2024 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS</span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:18px\;"><strong>Friday\, May 3rd</strong></span><br />\n<u>5:00pm - 6:00pm</u>: The Rushton Tour: a 4.5-mile one-way downstream recreational paddle from Pyrites to Taylor Park\, or you may choose to launch at Taylor Park and paddle upstream and return to Taylor Park. Launch anytime between 5:00pm and 6:00pm.<br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="font-size:18px\;">Saturday\, May 4th</span></strong><br />\n<u>9:30am - 11:30am</u>: Modern Rushton Races: Bring your canoe or kayak and join us for the morning recreational races of 1\, 4 or 8-miles.<br />\n<br />\nA &lsquo\;Rushton Division&rsquo\; in the 1 and 4-mile races for those paddling Rushton type canoes\, either homebuilt or produced by various commercial manufacturers\, is sponsored by Slipstream Watercraft. Special awards will be presented for the &lsquo\;Rushton Division&rsquo\;.<br />\n<br />\nThe &#39\;Wounded Warriors Division&#39\; in the 1 and 4-mile races is sponsored by Mountain Wounded Warriors Sled Hockey Team.<br />\n<br />\n<u>11:30am</u>:&nbsp\;Recreational Races Awards Ceremony.<br />\n<br />\n<u>12:30pm - 2:30pm</u>: C-1 Pro International World Championship &amp\; C-1/K-1 Amateur Races: 14- and 12-miles on the Grasse and Little Rivers.<br />\n<br />\n<u>12:30pm - 4:00 pm (or until sold out)</u>: GT&#39\;s Famous Chicken Barbecue will be hosting a chicken barbeque dinner or just a 1/2 chicken. The chicken dinner includes 1/2 chicken\, salt potatoes\, pasta salad\, homemade roll\, brownie or cookie and a drink. Half chicken will be available as well. Pre-orders by Sunday\, April 28th are appreciated to help GT&#39\;s plan\, pre-order cutoff will be Thursday\, May 2nd at 12:00pm! Please have cash ready at pick-up time on Saturday (exact change preferred)\, or you may pay by Venmo. Credit/debit cards not accepted.<br />\n<br />\n<u>3:00pm</u>: C-1/K-1 Races Awards Ceremony<br />\n<br />\n<u>3:30pm - 4:30pm</u>: Joe Randi/Rushton Relay (Family &amp\; Friends\, High School\, College Challenge &amp\; Open Divisions): come out to the park and have fun on the water with family and friends for this 2-mile relay race!<br />\n<br />\n<u>4:30pm</u>: Canton Canoe Weekend Raffle Drawing!<br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:18px\;"><strong>Sunday\, May 5th</strong></span><br />\n<u>10:00am -12:00pm</u>: C-2 Pro\, C-2/K-2 Amateur\, K-1 Special: 14- and 12-mile races on the Grasse and Little Rivers<br />\n<br />\n<u>12:45pm</u>: C-2/K-2 Races Awards Ceremony<br />\n<br />\nFor ongoing update\, visit their Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057307614572" target="_blank">@Canton Canoe Weekend</a> or website at<a href="https://www.cantoncanoeweekend.org/?fbclid=IwAR3UVSPwvFws1kEm85RtjazAvAQEAOh5IYAw3nq7v7yUlIe_qqCSCf9drjk_aem_ARcZ6QPrMqAogrLVKnmMslr42GSeRfE4r3wx5e1UHW7uzVf4FdgvDZiUeyZlB2Z1ouqM1cWwCodiw4Zf5qn2vqr2c" target="_blank"> www.cantoncanoeweekend.org</a>.
LOCATION:Taylor Park (via Minor Street) Taylor Park Road Canton\, NY
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