PLUMSTED — The Crosswicks-Doctors Creek Watershed Association is sponsoring the third annual Kenneth H. Francis Kayak and Canoe Race and Tour on the Crosswicks Creek on May 14 at 9 a.m. The start of both events is at Oakford Lake in New Egypt.
Experienced and non-competitive paddlers are welcome to participate. 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 children 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 longsleeve 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 and the Kenneth H. Francis Environmental Scholarship Fund.
For more information and online registration, visit www.ccdgreenway.org or call Marc Covitz at 609-752-1832 or Bill Lewis at 609-775-7134.