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Schenectady Wintersports Club
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Canoe and Kayak Races
Sponsored by the Northern New York Paddlers
General Information
The Northern New York Paddlers sponsor several club races through out the season. Newbies, novices,
sometimers, manytimers, real fast paddlers, semi slow paddlers, serious paddlers and glad to have finished paddlers are
all encouraged to attend.
Participants should have a Personal Flotation Device (aka life vest)
Time Trials Wednesday Evenings, May - September
Time Trials will be held on Wednesdays at Aqueduct Park (where Rte 146 crosses the Mohawk
at Rexford). Registration is 6 pm and start is 6:30pm. This is a 4-mile race against the
clock. Cost is $10.00, but free to SWC-NNYP-MVHC Members. Contact
Alec Davis for more information
Annual Towpath Regatta
Annually held the closest Thursday to the summer equinox which is June 20th. See the Chatter for the exact date and time.
The 4.5 mile Towpath Regatta begins at Jumpin’ Jacks in
Scotia and ends at Aqueduct Park in Niskayuna.
Race Director “Mucho-Dollars” Geoff Moore
has agreed to pay the entry fee for everyone this side of the Mississippi. That’s nice. Contact:
Geoff Moore
Annual Barge Chaser
Annually held the last Sunday in September See the Chatter for the exact date and time.
This race is held at Grafton Lakes State Park. The 1st race is 7 miles with a portage. The 2nd race is a
2.5 mi sprint.
More events to be announced. Check Chatter for latest news.
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