Canoe Race Information : Raisin River Canoe Race : Raisin Region Conservation Authority

All participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign a waiver form.
All participants must wear an approved life jacket at all times.
No alcoholic beverages permitted.
All vessels must have a fifty-foot rope attached and a whistle.
Canoeists may carry their canoe along the river’s edge during any section of rapids.
Participants may use a canoe or kayak to participate in the event; at this time, stand-up paddleboards are not permitted (without prior approval from RRCA).
Helmets are available to rent for free on-site at registration.

We encourage all participants to use the portage around the dam.
The portage area is by the fire hall on the left-hand side of the river.
IF the dam is open, you may pass through the narrow opening on the RIGHT-HAND SIDE ONLY. This section is marked.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PASS THROUGH ANYWHERE ELSE.

April 10	11:59 PM EDT	Online Registration Ends
April 11-12	9:00 AM EDT	Early Canoe Number Pickup (RRCA Office, Thurs & Fri (9:00 am - 4:30 pm)
April 13	7:00 AM - 11 AM EDT	Pre-Race Breakfast Starts (St. Andrews Paraish Hall, Knights of Columbus)
April 13	8:30 AM EDT	Canoe Race Number Pickup Opens, Pre-Registration Only, St. Andrews School)
April 13	9:00 AM EDT	On-Site Registrations Open, St. Andrews School
April 13	9:00 AM EDT	Shuttle bus leaves from Char-Lan Rec Centre to St. Andrews School (pre-registration required)
April 13	10:30 AM EDT	Race Start (Field beside St. Andrews School)
April 13	1:00 PM EDT	Shower and Change Room Facilities Open (Char-Lan Rec Centre)
April 13	3:00 PM EDT	Shuttle bus leaves from Char-Lan Rec Centre to St. Andrews School (pre-registration required)
April 13	4:30 PM EDT	Shuttle bus leaves from Char-Lan Rec Centre to St. Andrews School (pre-registration required)
April 13	1:00 - 6:00 PM EDT	Banquet (Char-Lan Rec Centre, hosted by St. Mary's Centre - Awards at 4:30 PM)