2024 National Canoe Poling Calendar.

Date(s) Event Location Contact
April 7, Sunday
register 9-11
Tenandeho White Water Derby
First boat starts at Coons Crossing Road at 12:00 noon
10 N Main Street; Mechanicville, NY Scott Stepenuck
May 4, Saturday
10:00 am
New England Canoe Poling Championships
Canoe poling clinic followed by races
Kenduskeag Stream
340 Valley Ave; Bangor, ME
Scott Stepenuck
Chip Cochrane
May 25, Saturday
10:00 am
National Canoe Poling Championships
Canoe poling clinic followed by races
Ashuelot River
67 Ashuelot Main Street; Winchester, NH
Scott Stepenuck


Additional details:

New England Races:

Saturday, May 4, 2024 on the Kenduskeag Stream in Bangor, Maine. Canoe poling clinic and the New England Canoe Poling Championships. Plan for clinic followed by races starting around 10:00 AM.

Directions: Coming North on I-95 toward Bangor, get off on Exit 184 onto Ohio St. Turn Right on Ohio St. then take first left on 14th St. Follow 14th St. then take sharp left on Valley Ave. You will cross the river right away and proceed up stream on Valley Ave. You will go under I-95 then continue for another 1/4 mile or so to a small public park on the left (next to river). This is the location.

Or, you can enter 340 Valley Ave, Bangor, ME 04401 or the intersection of Valley Ave and Bruce Rd in Bangor Maine into your GPS.

Please email Scott Stepenuck () and Chip Cochrane () if you plan to attend so we can get an idea how many people to expect.

National Races:

Saturday, May 25, 2024 on the Ashuelot River in Winchester, New Hampshire. Canoe poling clinic and the National Canoe Poling Championships. Plan for clinic followed by races starting around 10:00 AM.

Gather at the turnout across the street from 67 Ashuelot Main St, Winchester, NH.

Please email Scott Stepenuck () if you plan to attend so we can get an idea how many people to expect.

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