Registration is open for the Canoe Race!
When you register, you are supporting three important organizations!
Event Day Information & Schedule
Day of Event Information
It’s almost race time!
Registration can be completed and paid online via Venmo and completing a form and submitting your information. Register on Venmo at the link above $40 (for the early bird special by May 25, 2023) or $50 (after May 26, 2023) per person registration fee. Please review the details below.
Life jackets must be worn at all times. Safety on the water is our #1 concern. We are inviting all participants to drink responsibly. We are here to support important causes, and everyone will be expected to be respectful with the canoes, volunteers, and other participants. Anyone in violation of this will be asked to leave. Anyone that appears to be intoxicated will not be allowed to canoe!
All participants are required to be back to the CYC by 2:00 pm at the latest. We are all here to support out local non-profits and want to enjoy the party at the club without having to worry about late canoes.
Event Schedule
7:30 am Shuttle Buses Begin
8:00 am Registration (rain or shine)
- Drop off pledge forms and donations
- Coffee, donuts and water available
9:00 am Launch Your Kayak or Canoe
- Essex County Correctional Alternative Center, 165 Marston Street, Lawrence (behind facility)
9:15 am RACE BEGINS
- Canoes, kayaks, and other water craft make their way down the river towards the Crescent Yacht Club in Bradford
10:45 am Reception at CYC
- Pick up t-shirts
- Entertainment
- Food and beverages
- Raffle prizes
- Vikings Invade the Crescent! Costumes encouraged!
1:30 pm Award Ceremony
- 1st Place Member Canoe
- 1st Place Member Kayak
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Canoe
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Kayak
- Best Dressed and Runner Up
1 pm – 3 pm Shuttle Buses available to return participants to the start of the race each hour.
Sponsorship Levels
Sponsorship Levels
This year we will raise money for numerous non-profits on Saturday, June 3, 2023 held at the Crescent Yacht Club. This year’s theme will be Vikings Invade the Crescent! Many local businesses are getting involved in this race through sponsorships and donations. Help make this the biggest year ever. No donation is too small. Below are our sponsorship levels.
Thank you for considering being a sponsor for the 43rd Annual Crescent Yacht Club Canoe Race
Platinum Medal Sponsor $1,000
- Company name advertised with event
- Company name or logo prominently listed on t-shirts
- Company logo on event website
- Social media shout-out
Gold Medal Sponsor $500
- Company name highlighted in a larger font on t-shirts
- Company name and logo on event website
- Social media shout-out
Silver Medal Sponsor $250
- Name or company name listed on t-shirts
- Company name on event website
- Social media shout-out
Bronze Medal Sponsor $100
- Name or company name listed on t-shirts
- Social media shout-out
Raffle Sponsors
- Donation of restaurant, hotel, other gift certificates, weekend away packages, event tickets, gift baskets, spa certificates! Be creative!
- Social media shout-out
Food Sponsor
- Donation of food items including coffee/donuts, BBQ food items, soft drinks, etc.
- Social media shout-out
Bring the form and payment to the Crescent Yacht Club or give to one of the committee members. Checks can be written to the Crescent Yacht Club Canoe Race. Send logos to eva@alphaeconsulting.com — we will need a black and white high resolution logo for the t-shirts, and a high resolution color logo for online posting. Thank you for being a sponsor!
Canoe Rentals
Plum Island Rentals
UMass Lowell Canoe & Kayak Rentals
Canoe, Kayak and Standup Paddleboard rentals will provided for the CYC Lou Marcel Canoe Race through UMass Lowell Outdoor Adventure and Kayak Center. Rentals must be reserved and paid in full through our online registration. Registration will close on June 2, 2023. Canoes and Tandem kayaks are suitable for 2 individuals. More information about our rentals and policies may be found here. Please refer to the race materials for route description, schedule and updates. Rent here.
Rental Registration: Canoe $75 / Tandem Kayak $75 / Solo Kayak $50 / Standup Paddleboard $50
