"An Exciting Tradition since 1975"

Canoe and Kayak Race

Peter Pond Canoe and Kayak Race

Race Starts Promptly At 8:30am

Registration: 7:30am  --  8:30am

Click here to fill out & print application

LIFE JACKETS MUST BE WORN!

Congratulations to our 2010
Canoe and Kayak Race Winners!

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The 37th Annual Milford Oyster Festival Canoe and Kayak Race will be held on Saturday August 20th at the Milford Boat Launch behind the Milford Public Library.

NEW Race and Registration Times Saturday, August 18th:

Race time:  8:30 a.m.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m
Awards Ceremony immediately following race

                                     Registration fees:


                                     Boat Category

Pre-Registration Fee
Due by August  15th, 2011

Registration Fee
Race Day

Kayaks/Outriggers

$25.00

$35.00

Canoes

$35.00

$45.00

The first 60 entrants will receive an official Canoe & Kayak Race t-shirt.
***Please make checks payable to “Annual Milford Oyster Festival”***

Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in each category.  Mayor James L. Richetelli will officiate at the race and award the Mayor’s Trophy to the 1st Place boat in each category.

Race Category

Distance

Crew Limits

Kayak  -  Men

5 miles (Launch to Charles Island buoy and back)

1

Kayak  -  Women

5 miles (Launch to Charles Island buoy and back)

1

Outrigger -  Men

5 miles (Launch to Charles Island buoy and back)

1

Outrigger -  Women

5 miles (Launch to Charles Island buoy and back)

1

Canoe  - Racing Class

4 miles (Launch to Buoy mid-way to Charles Island and back)

Minimum 2
Maximum 4

Canoe  - Novice Class

1 mile (Launch to buoy at Milford Yacht Club and back)

Minimum 2
Maximum 3

***BEST IN SHOW***
Will be awarded to the most creative and spirited Crew & Vessel

Safety Requirements:

  • All participants are required to wear 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.

If you are interested in applying mail your application to AMOF Canoe & Kayak Race, P.O. Box 5161, Milford, CT 06460.  You can also call the AMOF hotline at (203) 878-5363 to request an application.

 

38th Annual Milford
Oyster Festival

will be held Rain or Shine
Saturday August 18, 2012
10am-6pm
** Free Admission**


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A pre-festival tradition

Friday August 17, 2012
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Lisman Landing and Downtown Shops

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