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The 54th annual Canoe the Nonquon is taking place on Saturday, June 1st 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...

The 54th annual Canoe the Nonquon is taking place on Saturday, June 1st 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 each year. This race is open to all ages and all skill levels. Canoe the Nonquon is the largest annual fundraiser for the Scugog Shores Museum Village. Minimum race entrance fee is $67.26, but all participants are encouraged to raise more money through pledges to support our community and the Museum as we celebrate the 54th running of the race! More information and registration available at www.scugog.ca/canoe 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). 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. and Sr., SUP Canoe river only: 17 and Under, Men, Women, Mixed Kayak full course: K1, K2, Men (single paddler), Women (single paddler) Kayak river only: 17 and 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)

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