Saturday June 14th 2008, a kayak race from Orient to Greenport is being run by a group of local outdoor enthusiasts, residents and business owners who would like to promote the sport of kayaking on the North Fork of Long Island, New York. It’s a 10k on water race for kayaks, and there is a 100 boat limit. The weather delay date is June 15th. There will be cash prizes and a barbecue at the end of the race, which will take place at Mitchell Park in Greenport. The 2008 Greenport Kayak Race is to introduce to the public the “Nature Trail Kayak System”, which circumnavigates Greenport and Southold, proceeds to help implementation of signage at trail heads/creeks to help improve boater awareness. For further information, a downloadable racer’s application, and a map of the race course, click kayakgreenport.com
Is there a date for 2010?
Hi Howard,
I don’t have any information, sorry, and don’t recall who organized this in 2008. The website isn’t resolving, so maybe it was a one-time only event? It was hosted by Greenport Village, Greenport BLD and Sail Greenport. Sponsors included fire departments of Orient, East Marion, Greenport, Southold, Cutchogue and Mattituck, Brewer Yacht Yards, IGA, Sea Tow and others. They may have more information about who to contact. Hope this helps.