Martinsville, Virginia

Smith
River

Boat Race

Boat Race

2024 Boat Race:

Register HERE 

When: Saturday, August 24, 2024

Where: Smith River Fest, Monogram Foods Smith River Sports Complex, 1000 Irisburg Road, Axton, VA 24054

Registration: $30 per single entry / $40 per tandem entry

2023 Race Winners:

Racing Kayak Male: Lee Jones 37:18

Rec Kayak Male (45 & under): Mark Reitz 46:07

Rec Kayak Male (46 & over): Mark Joyce 47:24

Solo Canoe Male: Phil Pickett 40:11

Tandem Canoe: William McDuffe Team 37:00

SUP: Dick Cross 1:00:42

 



Race Categories 

Awards are given in the following categories:

  • Racing Kayak Male
  • Racing Kayak Female
  • Rec Kayak Male (age 45 & under)
  • Rec Kayak Male (age 46 & up)
  • Rec Kayak Female (age 45 & under)
  • Rec Kayak Female (age 46 & up)
  • Solo Canoe Male
  • Solo Canoe Female
  • Tandem Kayak
  • Tandem Canoe
  • Stand-up Paddle Board (SUP)

 


River Safety

  • All boaters must wear a coast guard approved PFD (life jacket) when on the river.
  • Paddle with others if possible.
  • Carry a spare paddle.
  • When paddling in wind, stay close to the shore.
  • Use caution when launching or landing on slippery rocks or muddy areas.
  • If you capsize, stay calm. Hold onto boat and paddle and move to shallow water.
  • Do not attempt to stand up in moving water deeper than knee deep.

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