Portland River Fest Canoe&Kayak Race

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August 23, 2008 at 4:00 pm

Registration the day of the race at Thompson Field at the Kruger pavilion from 1:30 to 3:15 pm or pre-register by calling Dan/Roxane Smith at 517-647-5788.

Race will start on Okemos Rd. just south from the corner of Peak Rd. at 4:00pm and will end at the Band Shell in Portland on the Looking Glass River. This is about 4 river miles long.

There will be two classes, a tandem class and a solo class and you can paddle a canoe or kayak in each class. Trophies will be given for first five finishers in each class. 

Everyone must sign a waiver of liability to enter and all paddlers under the age of 18 must have a guardian sign for them. There is a $10.00 entree fee per person.

If you need to rent a canoe please contact The Looking Grand Canoe rental at 517-647-7402 or 517-242-0132.

Sponsored by The Verlen Kruger Memorial.
All proceeds go to build The Verlen Kruger Memorial at Thompson Field in Portland Michigan.

Copyright 2008, Verlen Kruger Memorial