photos by Ted Leavitt

       

SHEEPSCOT RIVER RACE

Starts in Wiscasset and ends in Newcastle, Maine once again!!

This is a 6 MILE CANOE AND KAYAK RACE starting at the Wiscasset Waterfront in Wiscasset, Maine and finishing at the Sherman Lake Rest Area on Route 1 in Newcastle. The last four miles of moving water meanders through beautiful protected marshes and riverbanks.

This race is part of the Maine Canoe & Kayak Flat Water Racing Series.

 

AWARDS AND REFRESHMENTS will follow the race at Sherman Lake in Newcastle.

  This race is organized and run by Seaspray Kayaking.

All pre-registered participants will receive a Sheepscot River River Race T-shirt.

STARTING TIME:

RULES : Mackro with Decision of Race Director being final.

RACE CLASSES

       Racing                                          Recreational   

                                Canoeing:   

                                                      OC 1 Men & Women                                                                      OC 1 Men & Women

                                                      OC 2 Men, Women & Mixed                                                         OC 2 Men, Women, Mixed, Jr/Sr & Masters

                                                                                                                   War Canoes   

                                 Kayaking:  

                                K-1 Men & Women                                                                           K-1 Men & Women

                                                      Sea Kayak :                                                                                         Sea Kayak :

                                                      K-1 Men & Women                                                                           K1 - Men, Women, Masters & Jrs

                                                      K-2                                                                                                        K2

                                                                                                                         Open         

** A SHUTTLE FROM THE FINISH LINE WILL BE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE AWARDS CEREMONY **.

 

FACILITIES : *Restrooms, *Changing Rooms and *Water @ Start and Finish.

 

AWARDS : TOP 3 IN EACH CLASS & Many *DOOR PRIZES *

 

SPONSORS:  Seaspray Kayaking, MTI and local merchants.

 

REGISTRATION : $12.00/ PERSON By Pre-Registering (Only $5 for Kids under 17!)

                $15.00/PERSON @ The Wiscasset Waterfront.

          Begins @     

RACE T-SHIRTS : FREE TO ALL PRE-REGISTRANTS(& Sold after the race- $5)

Questions? Call Scott Shea at (207) 751-3450 or e-mail: info@seaspraykayaking.com               

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Sheepscot River Race

Application

 

 

NAME(S)_____________________________________Age_________         RACE # _______

 

                ____________________________________ Age_________       

 

STREET:___________________________________    e-mail: ____________________________

 

TOWN:______________________________________   STATE________ ZIP :   __________

 

PHONE:______________________________________

 

CLASS:______________________________________            Recreational      Racing

                                                                                                       please circle one

*Send registration & release forms with $12/person entry fee ($15 Day of Race) to:

                                                            Seaspray Kayaking

                                                            Sheepscot River Race

                                                            78 Desert Rd.                                      More info? Call Scott Shea

                                                            Freeport, Me 04032                                  at (207) 751-3450

                                                            e-mail:     info@seaspraykayaking.com

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  SHEEPSCOT RIVER RACE

Waiver And Release Of Liability

Please Read Carefully and Sign before Participating

 

I understand that my participation in the Sheepscot River Canoe and Kayak Race involves certain risks,

including but not limited to death, serious injury, severe weather and water conditions. I am voluntarily participating

in this activity with knowledge of the danger and risks involved and hereby agree to accept any and all inherent risks

of property damage and/or personal injury.

 

 

________________________ _________________________ ________

          Signature of Participant                                               Print name                                         Date

 

___________________________ _________________________ ________

Signature of Parent if Participant is Under 18                                  Print name                                    Date

 

 

 

SHEEPSCOT RIVER RACE

Waiver And Release Of Liability

Please Read Carefully and Sign before Participating

 

I understand that my participation in the Sheepscot River Canoe and Kayak Race involves certain risks,

including but not limited to death, serious injury, severe weather and water conditions. I am voluntarily participating

in this activity with knowledge of the danger and risks involved and hereby agree to accept any and all inherent risks

of property damage and/or personal injury.

 

 

________________________ _________________________ ________

          Signature of Participant                                               Print name                                         Date

 

___________________________ _________________________ ________

Signature of Parent if Participant is Under 18                                  Print name                                    Date

 

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Sheepscot River Race

 

DIRECTIONS

From Points South - 95 North to Exit 31 (Route 1) in Brunswick.

      Stay on Route 1 North for approximately 15 miles. Before crossing the bridge in

        Wiscasset (by Sarah's Pizza), take a Right and go .5 miles to the Wiscasset Waterfront.

 

From Points North- 95 South to Augusta (Route 27).

      Stay on Route 27 until it ends in Wiscasset (approximately 25 miles). Take a left

      onto Route 1 North and proceed about .5 miles. Turn Right before the Wiscasset

       Bridge (by Sarah's Pizza) and go .5 miles to the Wiscasset Waterfront.

 

*Best Finish Line Viewing Area is under the Bridge beside Sherman Lake just off Route 1*