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"Canoes in Browns Tract"

Saturday, MAY 19 -
'Round the Mountain Canoe Race - 10.5 miles

Classes: Classes for tandem & solo recreational, stock and racing canoes. Men, women and mixed. Age groups - under & over 50 with 4 or more boats in a class. Recreation, Touring and Unlimited kayaks. Guideboats.

Registration: In advance through AWA, PO Box 66,Lake Clear, NY 12945 or at start line or at the start line at Ampersand Bay Resort from 9:00 - 10:30

First start: 11:00 Entry fee: $20/paddler

'Round the Mountain Race Course: Flat water race beginning at Ampersand Bay on Lower Saranac Lake. Paddle west to mouth of Saranac River, down river to a short carry around Lower Locks. Continue through Oseetah Lake to finish line on Lake Flower in Saranac Lake. Pre race shuttle recommended. Post race awards.

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6:00pm Tuesdays
July 17 & 31 & August 14 & 28
Sundowner Series
Sundowner Series Paddle Clinic and Time Trial – Upper Saranac Lake

MAC’S Canoe Livery will host a series of paddling clinics and time trials on Upper Saranac Lake. Adirondack Watershed Alliance members free, others pay $10. Join us afterwards for burgers and beverages at MAC's World Headquarters. For more info contact Brian & Grace McDonnell (518) 891 2744 macadk@northnet.org

Saturday, June 16
Tupper Lake 9-miler
START at the "Crusher" on the Raquette River fishing access site, Rt. 3/30, 5 miles east of Tupper Lake. Paddle to Simon Pond and end at the Tupper Lake Rod & Gun Club.
ENTRY FEE: $20/paddler
FIRST START: 12:00am ~~~ START LINE REGISTRATION 9:00 - 10:30AM

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Sunday, August 12 -
AWA Marathon to Tupper Lake - 30 miles, first start 9 a.m.

The Adirondack Watershed Alliance will again host a 30- mile flatwater race on a beautiful course. Paddlers start at the Saranac Inn on Upper Saranac Lake, go south the length of the lake to Indian Carry (1 mile) to Stoney Creek Ponds. Down twisty Stoney Creek, right onto Raquette River down to Tupper Lake Rod & Gun Club on Simon Pond. There are 2 water and snack pit stops with volunteers helping and cheering on the participants. There will be one cut-off time. All participants must be past "The Crusher" by 1 p.m. or volunteers will escort you to the finish line. The AWA Marathon was established as a warm-up race for the Adirondack Canoe Classic. There are classes for open touring, tandem & solo recreational, stock and racing canoes. Men, Women and Mixed. Age groups - under & over 50 with 4 or more boats in a class. Recreation, Touring and Unlimited kayaks. Guideboats, C-4 and War Canoes.

Pre registration is always appreciated, in advance through AWA PO BOX 66, Lake Clear, NY 12945 or at the start line at the Saranac Inn boat launch from 7:00 – 8:30. The entry fee is $30 per paddler.

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The Adirondack Watershed Alliance, NYS DEC, the Central Adirondack Association, Franklin County Tourism, Old Forge and Long Lake Tourism will host the 24th annual Adirondack Canoe Classic. The "90 Miler" strikes a balance of both recreational and competitive pursuit among the 250 vessels and 500+ participants who enter the event. Paddlers travel the original "highways" of the Adirondacks from Old Forge to Saranac Lake paddling through the heart of the Adirondack mountain wilderness.

There are classes for open touring, tandem & solo recreational, stock and racing canoes. Men, Women and mixed. Recreation, Touring and Unlimited kayaks, Guideboats, C-4's, and War Canoes. Entry forms are sent out mid June. There is a 250-boat maximum. There is no day of race registration! Entry fee is $125 per paddler.

The 2005, The 90-Miler was recognized as the "Race of the Year" by the New York Marathon Canoe Race Association. We offer friendly competition and genuinely warm Adirondack hospitality. The Adirondack Canoe Classic Community is comprised of numerous small businesses, volunteers and supporters who make the event the highlight of the paddling year for the Adirondack Series.

90-Miler Race Course:
DAY 1: Start in Old Forge NY on Old Forge Pond; paddle and carry through the Fulton Chain of Lakes; continue on to Raquette Lake, the Marion River and the Eckford Chain of Lakes ending in Blue Mountain Lake. Distance: 35 miles with 4 carries totaling 3.5 miles
DAY 2: Start at Bissell's on Long Lake; paddle down Long Lake and into the Raquette River; carry around Raquette Falls; continue on the Raquette River to a finish at the NYS Raquette River Boat Launch ("The Crusher") on Rt. 3 & 30 (approx 5 miles east of Tupper Lake village. Distance: 30 miles with 1 carry of 1.25 miles.
DAY 3: Start at Fish Creek Campground; paddle down Upper Saranac Lake, carry to Middle Saranac Lake, across Middle Saranac and into the Saranac River; carry around the Upper State Locks. Continue on Lower Saranac Lake and another section of the Saranac River; carry around the Lower State Locks, continue across Oseetah Lake and Lake Flower to finish the race at Prescott Park in Saranac Lake Village. Distance: 25 miles with 3 carries totaling .5 mile.
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September 22
Long Lake Long Boat Regatta

The Adirondack Watershed Alliance and Long Lake Recreation will host the end of the Adirondack paddling season festival with a backdrop of spectacular fall foliage. The feature event will be The North American War Canoe Championships, a 20-mile Flatwater race on Long Lake. Other events include a 20-mile C-4 Marathon, Unlimited kayak competition, 10 mile canoe, kayak, guideboat, outrigger boat races for youth and adults, and plenty of fun competition and demonstrations. All races begin and end at the beach across from the Adirondack Hotel in Long Lake. The first race will begin at 10:00 AM. Entry fee is $25 per paddler.

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The Adirondack Canoe and Kayak Series is organized by the Adirondack Watershed Alliance (AWA). The AWA promotes water related events and activities; educates park residents and visitors about the value of clean water; is developing a stewardship network to enhance recreational opportunities and provide outdoor employment opportunities.

The AWA will also host a series of paddle events and stewardship activities during the paddling season. New volunteers, sponsors and paddlers are always welcome.
For more information contact the Adirondack Watershed Alliance (AWA) at PO BOX 66, Lake Clear, NY 12945, 518 – 891 2744 or visit us on the web at macscanoe.com. Email us at macadk@northnet.org.

CAN YOU HELP? We are gathering information for a 90-Miler website! Anyone who has copies of results or anecdotes from past 90-Milers and is willing to share them, please contact Brian or Grace McDonnell at the above address. Also, VOLUNTEERS make the races happen! If you would be interested in helping out at one or more of our events, let us know! It's fun, rewarding and greatly appreciated!