Local paddlers launch off the finish on the Little River during a previous Little River Ramble. The race will be held this year on April 23. Photo submitted by the St. Lawrence Valley Paddlers.
CANTON — St Lawrence Valley Paddlers will host its first race of the 2023 paddling season, Little River Ramble 2023, for local recreational and amateur paddlers on Sunday, April 23, at the Little River Boat Launch on County Route 27 (Park Street) at the edge of the St Lawrence University Campus.
Registration will begin at noon and the first race will begin at 1 p.m.
This is a low-key event on sheltered water and features race distances of two or six miles.
Solo, tandem or larger teams of canoes and kayaks are all welcome. Join in the two-mile recreational paddle for fun, or the marathon six-mile race if you are looking for a more competitive event.
Pre-register at https://www.slvpaddlers.org.
Life jackets must be worn while paddling as required by New York State until May 1.
This is an early season race and the water temperature is still quite chilly.
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