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The 50th anniversary Raisin River Canoe Race is set to take place on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Pre-registration is now closed. In-person registration may be available on a first-come first-served basis depending on availability, on Race Day (April 15) beginning at 9 AM at St. Andrew's Catholic School, (17283 County Rd 18, St Andrew's West).
The Raisin River Canoe Race is one of the longest canoe races in Eastern Ontario. First started in 1973, the 30km course runs from St. Andrews to Williamstown. The race is always held during the spring freshet when water levels are high and flows are favourable for paddlers. Thanks to the support from our funders and the Race Safety Committee (South Glengarry and South Stormont Fire Departments, St. John Ambulance, Amateur Radio Emergency services, OPP and OPP Auxiliaries) we are able to coordinate a successful race year after year.
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2023 Pricing
|
Category |
Online |
Day of Registration |
|
Recreational Canoes |
$40.00 |
$50.00 |
|
Pro Canoes |
$40.00 |
$50.00 |
|
17 Foot Open |
$40.00 |
$50.00 |
|
2 People Kayak |
$40.00 |
$50.00 |
|
Single Pro Canoe |
$20.00 |
$25.00 |
|
Single Rec Canoe |
$20.00 |
$25.00 |
|
Single Long Kayak |
$20.00 |
$25.00 |
|
Single Short Kayak |
$20.00 |
$25.00 |
We are offering discounts of $10 per boat for student paddlers for online registrations.
Please not canoes over 17 feet are considered to be in the "pro" category. Canoes under 16 feet are considered "recreational" and those between 16 and 17 feet fall into the "17 Foot Open" category.
Please note there are no canoe rentals, and paddlers are responsible for their own transportation arrangements.
2023 Event Schedule
April 12 8:30 AM EDT - Early Canoe Number Pickup (RRCA office, Thurs and Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm)
April 12 11:59 PM EDT - Online Registration Ends
April 15 6:00 AM EDT - Pre-Race Breakfast Starts (St. Andrews Parish Hall, Knights of Columbus) $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-12 (cash only)
April 15 8:30 AM EDT - Canoe Number Pickup Opens, Pre-registrations Only, St. Andrews School
April 15 9:00 AM EDT - On-Site Registrations Opens, St. Andrews School (cash only)
April 15 10:30 AM EDT - Race Start (Field beside St. Andrews School)
April 15 1:00 PM EDT - Shower and Change Room Facilities Open (CharLan Rec Centre)
April 15 1:00 - 6:00 PM EDT - Banquet (CharLan Rec Centre, hosted by St. Mary's Centre - Awards at 4:30 PM) $10 cash only
