54th Annual Canoe the Nonquon

The 54^th annual Canoe the Nonquon is taking place on Saturday, June 1^st in Port Perry. The race is sanctioned by the Ontario Marathon Canoe and Kayak Racing Association (OMCKRA). Canoe the Nonquon was started by the Lake Scugog Historical Society as a fundraiser for the Scugog Shores Museum Village and continues to support the Museum and Archives

The course starts on the twisty Nonquon River. For the first few kilometers there are many tight bends to challenge your rudder turns. There are also some dead end channels along the river section (when in doubt always keep right). There is 12 km of river paddling followed by an 8 km sprint along the shores of Lake Scugog to the finish line.

Participants race the clock and can start anytime between 8:00 – 10:30 am on Saturday morning. This is a well attended race with a long-standing history in the community. Amateurs and professionals, young and older, may compete in a large number of competitive or recreational categories. Shuttle vans are available to take participants back to their cars upon concluding the race at either Robinglade Park (river only) or Palmer Park (full course).

Registration

Registration takes place at the Latcham Centre, 121 Queen Street, Port Perry on Friday, June 2^nd from 6:00 – 9:00 pm and Saturday, June 3^rd from 7:00 – 10:00 am. The registration fee is $67.26/canoe or kayak or SUP. Pre-registration is also available online. Participants are encouraged to participate in getting pledges for additional fundraising. For more information or to pre-pay and save your spot, visit www.scugog.ca/canoe.

Classes

Participants must register in one of the following classes:

Canoe full course: C1, C2, Men, Women, Mixed, 40 or Better Men, 40 or Better Women, 40 or Better Mixed, Family Jr. & Sr., SUP

Canoe river only: 17 & Under, Men, Women, Mixed

Kayak full course: K1, K2, Men (single paddler), Women (single paddler)

Kayak river only: 17 & Under (single paddler), Men (single paddler), Women (single paddler)

Start location

Bridge on Scugog Line 12, between Old Simcoe Road and Simcoe Road North near the village of Seagrave, 10 minutes north of Port Perry.

Finish location

Robinglade Park (if racing river only), or public pier in Port Perry, at the Latcham Centre (if racing full course)