Inaugural Seneca Monster Canoe/Kayak Race

[NYMCRA]

Looks like there's a new race! Check out the inaugural Seneca Monster Canoe/Kayak Race.

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"Join us at Fuzzy Guppies for a flatwater paddling regatta and race on the Seneca-Cayuga canal. This is our inaugural year - please help us create a challenging race on our unique canal system and a sweet paddling adventure for touring paddlers and families."

Race Details

RACE REGISTRATION / CHECK IN IS AT 10 AM, RACE STARTS AT 11:00

• Date: October 5, 2014
• Location: Fuzzy Guppies on the Seneca-Cayuga Canal
• Location details: Near Waterloo, New York, just off 5&20
• Classes: Most standard NYMCRA classes
• Distance: 13 miles (.5 mile carry x2)
• Course: (Google maps)
• Waterloo, NY (Fuzzy Guppies) west to near Seneca Lake (circle Adventure Island), then back east past Waterloo, carry around the Waterloo lock, paddle to Van Cleef Lake (414 bridge) and back west to Fuzzy Guppies.
• Course Flavor: The entire course is on the Seneca-Cayuga canal, about 30-50 yards wide, with very little current. Course includes a carry around the locks at Waterloo, about 0.5 miles, that racers will do each direction.