NEPC Community Challenge 7/28/24
On July 28th, 2024, the Connecticut River Conservancy held its annual Riverfest on the Hinsdale, NH side of the Connecticut River.
In the Community Challenge race, two-person canoe teams in traditional canoes compete in a scenic 1-mile (0.9 km), single-lap race around Brattleboro-Hinsdale Island.
They competed for local pride, a cash prize, and enjoyed the laughter-filled entertainment with friends and neighbors.
The Community Challenge was just one part of the larger New England Paddlesports Championship held on July 28th. Canoe, kayak, SUP, and surf ski racers from across the Northeast compete for honors on New England’s historic Connecticut River between southwest New Hampshire and southeast Vermont. Racers choose to run the 12-mile competitive course or the 5-mile recreational course. The course laps the Brattleboro-Hinsdale island by passing under the Rte. 119 bridges, where spectators cheer on competitors. NEPC is part of the New England Canoe and Kayak Racing Association (NECKRA) Flatwater Point Series.
