Crosswicks Creek Kayak and Canoe Race and Tour May 14th at 9 AM

By Marc Covitz
The Crosswicks-Doctors Creek Watershed Association is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Kenneth H. Francis Kayak and Canoe Race and Tour on the Crosswicks Creek on May 14th at 9 AM. The start of both events is at Oakford Lake in New Egypt, NJ.
 
Experienced and non-competitive paddlers are urged to participate in this 3rd annual event. The race course covers a 9.1 mile, downstream, Class-I section of the Crosswicks Creek. Varied widths, depths, twists and turns make this a challenging event. Touring paddlers will be guided upstream from the lake and back on a wide and slow moving section of the creek (great for kids and first timers!). Life vests are required for both events.
 
Registration is $40 for the race and $30 for the tour. Discounts are available for groups, youths and seniors. Boat rentals are available for $25 (includes life vest and paddles). All participants receive a long sleeve T-shirt and post event refreshments. Shuttle will be provided for racers back to the start. All proceeds will benefit the Crosswicks-Doctors Creek Watershed Association (a 501(c)3 organization) and the Kenneth H. Francis Environmental Scholarship Fund.
 
For more information and on-line registration, please visit www.ccdcgreenway.org or call Marc Covitz at 609-752-1832 or Bill Lewis at 609-775-7134.