It can bring around a million dollars into the local economy. But while Brazo doesn't consider himself a canoeist, Mack believes non-enthusiasts such as Brazo can enjoy the canoe and kayak competitions. You can see who the winner is going to be through the flare of paddles and water splashing. There can be two, or 5, or 10 canoes coming across the finish line with people yelling and screaming and cheering on their people. It's similar to any kind of endurance event, road racing, running.
All events are open to spectators.
A shorter course with a 2K run, 4K paddle and finishing with a 2K run. It is long distance racing in canoes or kayaks with sit down style paddling. Distances vary from 2 to 18 miles and sometimes more than 200 miles on lakes and down rivers. Most races have separate male, female, and mixed classes. Return to the Sports section.