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Newcomb Regatta | August 26

Saturday, August 26, 2023
9:00 AM 5:00 PM

Newcomb Town Beach 28 Lake Harris Road Newcomb, NY, 12852 United States (map)

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Calling All Paddlers! Newcomb Regatta

Paddlers of all ages and watercraft — canoe, kayak, SUP, guide boat — are welcome.

The Town of Newcomb, aka the “Heart of the Park,” welcomes paddlers of all ages and human-powered watercraft (canoe, kayak, SUP, Guideboat) for their Newcomb Regatta, hosted by the NYPRA.

All NYPRA classes will be utilized, including a shorter recreational course, approximately 5 miles, which is once around Lake Harris. The longer, 10-mile Marathon course will be twice around.

If there is enough interest, a short course will be devised for youth participants.

Race day schedule.

Participant race fee: $15 (each racer receives a post-race meal ticket). Contact: Kim Greiner at 518-421-2939 or Ed Greiner at 518-421-2947 at twobears@nycap.rr.com or David Hughes, Director of Parks & Rec at david_hughes@newcombny.gov

Race day schedule and other details.

Check-in, payment, and on-site registration begin at 9:00 am
First start: 11:00 am

Spectators and families can enjoy food from delicious fare from local organizations.

Check out the Town of Newcomb website to learn more about the area.

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