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17th ANNUAL SCANTIC SPRING SPLASH - ENFIELD, CT
Downriver Canoe and Kayak race
American Canoe Association (ACA)
New England Regional Down River Championship Races

Pictures from 2007 race is available here

Downloadable Event Program

RACE RESULTS ARE POSTED HERE

Be a part of the Largest Down River Race in Connecticut
14 Different Classes to Match Your Boat and Skills - A Class For Everyone!
200+ volunteers is here to make this a good event for YOU. Please thank them.

Pre-register to speed up Race Day Registration Process. Print waiver-form and bring to race.

RACE DAY!!!
Come and Join Us

Race Videos, Awards and Raffle after the race in the Barn
 

   
   
2002

 RECORD PARTICIPATION WITH 93 BOATS REGISTERED AND 90 FINISHING. TOTAL of 142 PADDLERS from CT, MA, NH, RI and NY. 29 boats pre-registered by race day.
2003

 We had a great race with 92 boats.
2004 Great Race! 96 boats timed for new record. 144 paddlers enjoyed a fairly high river considering the early snowmelt. 38 boats pre-registered.
2005

Great Weather, Good River, Lots of Spectators!
2006 IT ROCKED!! Some said "literally", most said "Much better water than expected". A dam release raised the water level by 4" and saved the day. 88 boats started, 84 finished. Pictures from the race is available here     More Pictures
2007 The Best Race Yet! Sunny, Great Water Level, Water Temperature 34°, Record Participation of 109 boats. What could be better!
2008 Water Temperature 37°, Sunshine and somewhat fresh. 102 boats started and 98 finished. Another Great Race! Fun was had by all - soaked or dry.
   
 
 
                       

2009 Tentative Race Date:

 Saturday, March 28 2009 for the 18th annual race
   
Registration:

9:00 am to 11:00 am
at Race HQ in the Powder Hollow Barn at the Finish by South Maple Street Bridge. Last pre-start bus to Novice and Race Start Area at 11:05. Don't get left behind - be early, the bus fills up. Late registrations will start at the end of the race.
Pre-register on this website to save time on Race Day.
   
Start Times: Mandatory Race Meeting: 11:15am at Start area.
Novice Start: 11:30 
Racing Classes Start: 12:00 Pm
2008
Entry Fee:		 $20.- per paddler, $18.- with a donation to Enfield Food Shelf.
This includes insurance fee.
Scout Group Rate: $15 / person, six or more in group. Must register together.

"Be a Fan, Donate a Can, 
Let's Fill Up the Canoe for The Enfield Food Shelf!"
Be a part of giving a canoe load of food to the Enfield Food Shelf.
Point Series:
  • The New England Canoe Racing Association and
    The New England Downriver Championship Series

  • American Canoe Association (ACA)
    New England Regional Down River Championship Races
Wet Suit Rental: www.enfieldscuba.com (860) 745-7282 located on Elm Street, Enfield will have rental wet suits available at Race HQ.
   
RACE COURSES:

Racing Course:

 5 Miles with 1 mandatory Portage from Somersville, CT to Powder Hollow Barn in Hazardville. 3 Class II Rapids, including the popular finish area. Lots of spectators.

Race is a part of New England Canoe Association Series (NECRA) and the New England Downriver Championship Point Series.

All kayakers must wear helmet.
Racers 16 and under must wear helmet.

Novice Course:

 2.5 miles of downriver racing from Somersville, CT to RT-191 Bridge (Broadbrook Road, Enfield CT). Class I rapids.
ENTERTAINMENT:
Pre-Race Live music by the river.
Post Race: Footage from the race will be played on large screens in the barn immediately after the race.

No alcohol allowed prior to or during the race.

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Web Usage:
as you can see from this graph, this site is the busiest just around race time. The usage tapers off until the next race. Overall visits are increasing annually.

 

  
2,900 visits in 2002
3,780 visits in 2003
5,310 visits in 2004
7,500 visits in 2005
12,870 visits in 2006
20,000 visits in 2007
Hit Counter Since 1/1/2008                           Last updated: 03/29/2008

Page edited by Knut on 03/29/2008 18:13