Salt Springs Classic Kayak Race & Fun Paddle

6th Annual Salt Springs Classic Kayak Race & Fun Paddle
The Nature Coast's premier kayak competition the Salt Springs Classic Kayak Race & Fun Paddle features a 5-1/2 mile open-water and river course. This year’s race is May 12, check-in is at 8 a.m., with a Captain's Meeting at 8:30 a.m., and race start at 9:00 a.m.
The race and paddle begins in the scenic lagoons and inlets of Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park then through the mouth of the park and into open Gulf of Mexico waters and culminates up the Pithlachascotee River in downtown New Port Richey
The race will begin at the Salt Springs Alliance Headquarters, 9120 Old Post Road, Port Richey and finish at Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey. Spotters will be along the route to insure participants make the turn into the mouth of the river.
Intermediate and expert kayakers are invited to test their skills against some of the best racers - with the record for this course being just under 48 minutes. Awards will be given to the 1st three finishers in three classes; over 15-feet, under 15-feet, and tandem.
Novice paddlers, or those who just enjoy paddling, are invited to try the "fun paddle" class. No awards ... just a lot of enjoyment on the water - and the satisfaction of saying you completed the course.
Registration fees:
$15 for kayak singles race
$25 for tandem race ($12.50 per person)
$10 per person for fun paddle

Your entry fee includes transportation after the race back to the launch point to retrieve your vehicle. Each participant will also receive a souvenir gift for taking part. In previous years, this has been a T-shirt or cap. This year's participant gift is yet to be determined.
Preregistration is suggested and can be done online at www.saltspringsalliance.com.