Island Falls to host canoe/kayak races

3 years ago

ISLAND FALLS, Maine — The Island Falls Lakes Association will sponsor its 17th annual Around-the-Pond Canoe/Kayak Races on Sunday, Aug. 1, at Birch Point Campground on Pleasant Lake in Island Falls

This is a family fun event, and participants need not be experts to enter or win. There are categories for all ages and ability levels.

Registration will take place at Birch Point from 9 to 9:45 that morning and is $15 per person.  Entry fees support the Southern Aroostook Community School “Dollars for Scholars” program. 

Board members are asked to bring a dessert to share. 

There will be ribbons and awards for all winners and a free T-shirt to all registered paddlers.