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Focus on Recreational Kayaking News & Events in Europe

The Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race will begin April 2, 2010 and end April 5, 2010.  The race covers 125 miles and features 77 portages.  The race begins in Devizes, Wiltshire and ends opposite the Houses of Parliment.  Fees are required.  For more info contact Stuart West at +44 118-966-5912.

Focus on Kayaking in South America

Patagonia Expedition Race in South America is one to keep your eyes on. Held on Tierra Del Fuego, this race includes a number of disciplines including sea kayaking, trekking, mountain biking, ropes and navigation. Beginning February 6, 2010 through February 20, 2010. The kayaking portion using double or tandem kayaks will be held February 7th, 2010.

http://www.patagonianexpeditionrace.com/index.php

Focus on Recreational Paddling News & Events in Asia

Focus on USA Recreational Kayaking News & Events

For all you West Coasters, take note!  The 24th Santa Cruz Kayak Surf Festival is coming up March 26th - 28th.  Registration closes March 7, 2010.  Fees run between $85 - $125 USD.  The address is Steamers Lane, 600 West Cliff, Santa Cruz, CA.

The Shark Bite Challenge will take place in Dunedin, Florida on April 17 and April 18, 2010.  It's part of the Island Earth Days 2010 at Honeymoon Island State Park.  It promises to be a fun time for the entire family with canoe and kayak marathons, paddleboard and outrigger races, live music and more.  The paddling will be in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.  Honeymoon Island State Park is the location for the event.

Alabama's River Trail at over 600 miles is the single longest water trail in any state. It begins at the Georgia state line and ends at Fort Morgan. The trail follows seven rivers and two creeks, making it a wonderful paddling experience for recreational kayak paddlers and canoe aficionados. In November, Claiborne Lake near Monroeville, Alabama is the setting for a paddle trip along both sides of the Alabama River. This event is called the “Ghost Paddle” trip and follows a local legend of the Haines Mountain ghost, or “Crazy Nancy” from the Civil War era. The minimum age for participants is 12 years. The Ghost Paddle trip was over November 7, 2009.  Check for next years' dates. Paddlers need to bring their own kayak or canoe, plus PFD and paddles, tent and sleeping bag. Rentals are available but should be scheduled in advance.  The event is sponsored by the Alabama-Tombigbee Resource, Conservation and Development office. Pre-registration is required. Call 334-636-0120 for more information or go on-line at http://www.alabamascenicrivertrail.com.

Focus On Recreational Kayaking In Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

New Zealand is the place for an ocean paddling race in February 2010.  The Mount Pacific Downwind will start at the Main Beach at Mount Maunganui.  Mt. Manuganui is on the North Island in the Bay of Plenty region of NZ.  The race will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2010 and is open to paddlers 18 years of age or over.  There is a $125 NZD registration fee.   Contact phone number in New Zealand is 0064 (27) 648-7546.