There are two flatwater kayak and canoe races in Colorado during the summer.
Lake Dillion Challenge
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Highest and Most Scenic Regatta in North America. Celebrating “green”, healthy recreational uses of the lake and environment
Open to all human-powered rowing and paddled boats, including shells (sweep/ scull, racing/ recreational), canoes, and kayaks
Choice of 2 courses: 2.5 mile and 6 mile
Head race for rowing shells
Kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, SUP will mass start according to categories
Kayaks, canoes, and paddle boats can be rented from Frisco Bay Marina. Reserve ahead of time (970- 668-4334).
Lake Dillon Challenge medals awarded to first place finishers in competitive categories (four or more entries)
more information, contacts, pictures, results
Colorado River Race
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Dotsero to Hanging Lake in Glenwood Canyon
10 miles class I – Canoes, Sea Kayaks and SUPs
contact Canoe Colorado for more information
Related posts and resources:
Slide show: Colorado River Race
2009 Dotsero to Hanging Lake Paddling Race on Colorado River
2008 Colorado River Kayak and Canoe Race in Glenwood Canyon
2007 Canoe Colorado Race in Glenwood Canyon – More Rapids with Opened Shoshone Dam
10 Mile River Race in 60 Seconds – Thunderbolt Kayak in the Glenwood Canyon
10 Miles on the Colorado River into Glenwood Canyon – Dotsero Race
Valley Kayaks Rapier 20 and WSBS X-par Missile: Can I Fit My Butt into a Narrow Racing Kayak?
Pentax Optio W10 as Kayak Cam on Colorado River in Glenwood CanyonPentax Optio W10 as Kayak Cam on Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon
Glenwood Canyon – Kayaking and Inline Skating along the Colorado River
2002, 2003, 2005 Photo Reports and Results at Mountain Wayfarer
1984-2008 Colorado River Race Results by Jerry Nolan
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