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11th Annual
Restoring the Anacostia Events and Times
The Race Course
Regatta Entries
Restoring the Anacostia - The Anacostia Watershed Society is working to restore the Anacostia River, Washington's "other" wild and scenic river. The Anacostia has been designated one of the most endangered rivers in the country in the past. Development pressures over the years have forced the decline in water quality and open watershed land. Recreational paddlesports are returning to the river as its health is beginning to improve due to increased restoration efforts. You can support the restoration of our local paddling waters and the exciting revitalization of the waterfront area by participating in this regatta. All race fees will go toward the river revitalization work of the Anacostia Watershed Society. Race fees are $15 per person, per race. Help us bring recreational and competitive watercraft back to the Bladensburg Waterfront Park, a historically significant East-Coast trading port in Colonial America!
The Race Course - For canoeing and kayaking events, the course will be a slalom where you will race not just against the clock, but against another paddler for that heat. Join us for this exciting urban paddlesport event which will bring together rowers, canoeists, and kayakers. The restoration of the Anacostia is crucial to the long term health of the region, the Chesapeake Bay, and the continual success of recreational watersports.
| 1. MEN 1X SCULLING | 11. MIXED NOVICE 8+ | 20. WOMEN KAYAK SLALOM |
| 2. WOMEN 1X SCULLING | 12. MEN OPEN 2X | 21. MEN CANOE SLALOM |
| 3. MEN OPEN 4+ | 13. WOMEN OPEN 2X | 22. WOMEN CANOE SLALOM |
| 4. WOMEN OPEN 4+ | 14. MEN OPEN 8+ | 23. MIXED CANOE SLALOM |
| 5. OPEN MIXED 8+ | 15. WOMEN OPEN 8+ | 24. BOYS KAYAK SLALOM |
| 6. NOVICE MEN 4+ | INTERMISSION | 25. GIRLS KAYAK SLALOM |
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7. NOVICE WOMEN 4+ |
16. BOYS CANOE SLALOM | 26. OUTRIGGER CANOE |
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8. MIXED 2X SCULLING OPEN |
17. GIRLS CANOE SLALOM | 27. DRAGONBOATS |
| 9. MEN NOVICE/REC 1X | 18. MIXED YOUTH CANOE SLALOM | 28. ANACOSTIA CUP CHALLENGE |
| 10. WOMEN NOVICE 8+ | 19. MEN KAYAK SLALOM |
From points south: Take Rte 295 NORTH (Also know as Anacostia Freeway & Kenilworth Avenue). Continue to follow signs for Kenilworth Ave. Once in the town of Bladensburg, exit onto Rte 450 WEST. turn right at traffic signal onto Rte 450, and go 300 yards. On the left will be the entrance to the Historic Bladensburg Waterfront Park.
