Welcome paddlers to the

35th Annual 
Cameron County Canoe and Kayak Classic
2009 Web Site

Event Date April 4, 2009

This year's theme:

"Celebrating 35 years of paddling in Cameron County"

The 2009 online registration is now available.

****Updated March 9, 2009****

Come celebrate our 35th year with us as we build on our record-breaking success from 2008. 

Attention All Participants

• To be considered pre-registered, download the registration form, fill it out, and e-mail it to beetlecamp@yahoo.com. No money needs to be sent at this time.  We would like to get as many pre-registered as possible for our timing crew.  The fees will be Adults 18 and over, $15 pre-registered, $20 on race day.  All junior paddlers up to age 17 will be $10.  All event participants must check in at registration to sign waiver, pick up race bib and pay registration fee.

• Attention - All youth paddlers wishing to take part in the two-mile youth event must pre-register.  Please fill out a registration form and type, "Youth Event" in boat type, and "canoe" or "kayak" in the length space.  There is no fee for the two-mile youth event,  and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver for the youth paddler(s).

Highlights for 2009

• New for 2009 - Finish line speaker system to announce paddlers as they approach and cross the finish line

• Weather and water dependent, a 2 mile youth event is being planned (an opportunity for a youngster to paddle with an experienced paddler or paddle a recreational kayak along with safety boats)

• Unique, theme-designed, handcrafted, laser-etched paddle plaques will be used for awards of each class

• All event participants will receive a water wicking event t-shirt

• Breakfast and Registration at the Emporium Country Club 8:00 - 11:30 am 

• Recreational Canoes and Kayaks will be available upon request for a small rental fee.  You must call ahead to make arrangements at least one week before race day.

• Free shuttle service from the finish to start area leaving Driftwood at 11:15 sharp.

• Easter Egg door prizes

• 2009 grand prizes will again feature the talents of local artisans.  There will be photography and some unique 35th celebration artwork.
  
  2005 VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
  An overview of various scenes, highlights and activities of the 2005 canoe race. The video is about 8MB. A Broadband connection recommended.
  
  If you have any comments or constructive feedback on our event, please e-mail them to Randy at beetlecamp@yahoo.com.