The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a collaboration with Upper Maumee Canoe and Kayak in an event to take place during Antwerp’s Day in the Park on August 3rd.
The event will be a Canoe Race that will take place along the beautiful Maumee River. The race will begin at the east end of the Pond-A-River golf course in the cemetery drive area and end at Riverside Park in Antwerp.
Prizes will be awarded to the first two canoes to cross the finish line. 1st place winner will receive $100 and 2nd place winner will receive $50.
The entry for the race will be per canoe with a maximum of 12 teams. The entry fee includes a seventeen foot standard Grumman aluminum canoe and paddles along with approved life vests for each of two participants per canoe provided by Upper Maumee Canoe and Kayak. The 12 identical racing canoes and paddles will allow for a fair and competitive race!
Preparation for the race will begin at 8:00 a.m. with all canoes to be on the water by 8:45 for a prompt 9:00 starting time!
The canoes will be at the starting site so participants are encouraged to arrange transportation to the launch site as parking at the site is limited.
The first 12 teams that have their registration form and money turned into the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce will be entered into the race. Race forms can be picked up at the West Bend News and found on the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. Please return registration form & entry fee to the West Bend News or mail it to the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 893, Antwerp, Ohio 45813 by August 1st.
