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Mist to Mews Canoe & Kayak Race

CELEBRATING 33 YEARS!

Sink or Swim, Everyone Wins!!

THIS YEAR’S RACE THEME - FLASHBACK TO THE 80’S!

Race @ 1:30pm (approx.) - starting at the Ocean Mist

READ CAREFULLY AS THE REGISTRATION GUIDELINES HAVE CHANGED:

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:

  • ONLINE: Online registration is OPEN - CLICK HERE *REGISTRATION CLOSES AT NOON ON THURSDAY, SEPT 19TH

  • ON-SITE: Registration will be held Saturday, September 21st from noon-2pm at the Mews Tavern

  • BIB + TEE SHIRT PICK UP: Saturday, September 21st from noon - 2pm - Pick up your boat # and race tee the day before the race and get a FREE PINT at our outside bar!

*Bib’s can also be picked up on race day across from the Mist beginning at noon - but there will be no registration day-of

Prizes for many categories including:

  • Solo Kayak (Male & Female Categories)

  • Solo Canoe (Male & Female Categories)

  • Double Kayak

  • Double Canoe

  • Over 65 (Male & Female Categories)

  • Paddleboard

  • Wounded Warrior

Additional awards for BEST COSTUME / BEST THEMED BOAT!

Once at the Mews - enjoy an outdoor party with ice cold brews, food, music and raffles all benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project

CLICK HERE FOR RACE ROUTE

IMPORTANT INFO FROM THE HARBOR MASTER:

 Changes to RI boating safety regulations for the 2023 boating season effective 4/2/2023

Mandatory PFD Wear for all paddlecraft:

All operators & passengers of canoes, kayaks, sailboards, kiteboards, paddleboards, and any other paddlecraft shall wear a US Coast Guard approved Pfd at all times while underway regardless of age

Need to rent a vessel for the race? Try Narrow River Kayaks or Breachway Bait & Tackle

Earlier Event: September 18
Rack & Apps
Later Event: September 22
Burger + Beer Night