U.S. Veterans' Rowing and Kayaking Hosts First Responders Race

Westport CT

18 August, 2021

9:10 AM

Description

U.S. Veterans' Rowing & Kayaking (USVRK) Foundation, a 501c3 charitable foundation created to rehabilitate injured and disabled veterans, will host its annual First Responders Kayaking Race Regatta in Westport at VFW Post 399 on Saturday, September 25, 2021 with a rain date of Sunday, September 26. Five-person relay teams will race over a 1000-meter course. Each team launches their first (of the five) teammates onto the water. They paddle approximately 500 meters on the river and then turn near a buoy (floating marker) and paddle back to shore to tap their teammate who will do the next leg of the race. The best overall time wins. Prizes of $1000, $500, and $250 will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams for their own community nonprofits in Connecticut. Only Military and First Responders and their immediate family members may register to race and must select a nonprofit to which the funds won will be given. Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three teams. Event begins at 9:30 am but those wishing to practice may arrive at 8am. Refreshments will be served for the competitors and volunteers. All kayaks, life vests and paddles will be provided at the event. To register, email [email protected] or text 203-445-3842 after September 2nd or call the VFW Post 399, 65 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880 and provide contact info. Call (203)227-6796 after 11am. For more information, visit http://www.veteransrowing.org