Annual Batesville Canoe Race June 24th White River  (Posted by Ginger Smith)

Annual Batesville Canoe Race June 24th White River

 

Batesville Canoe Race

Canoe       *       Kayak       *      Paddle Board***

                                  EVENT ORGANIZED BY: Oneal Outfitters and George Latus 

Attention Paddle Sport Enthusiast (Junkies)!!

Annual Batesville Canoe Race June 24th White River.

Race will start at Batesville Bridge.

Registration  7:30 to 8:30am.

Awards and Lunch Provided.

Signed liability waiver and life jacket (PFD) required for all participants.  

Water Craft  at water’s edge at 8:45am. – Race will start at 9:00am.

Entry fee $20.00 each participant.

Race course will start and finish at the Batesville Bridge

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Classification:

Racing Canoes and Kayaks * 4 mile loop, up river and back, 8 mile course.

Recreational Canoe and Kayak *  3 mile loop, up river and back, 6 mile course.

Stand Up Paddle Boards * 1 mile loop, up river and back, 2 mile course.

Divisions:

Adult: 18 years of age or older

Youth: 13 to 18 years of age. Youth 11-12 must have adult partner

Mixed: youth 11 to 18 years of age with adult partner.

This will take place at Kennedy park. Paddlers will paddle upriver and back to the bridge.

For additional information contact George Latus @ 870-799-3690 / 870-307-9705.  

 

(This race will allow paddlers start and finish near the Batesville Bridge which eliminates the need to shuttle vehicles.)

***We are excited about adding the paddle board division this year. (Per Organizers Adam and  George)