Welcome to the Twelfth Annual Two Harbors Kayak Festival.August 7-9, 2009  2009 Brochure
 We offer several categories of kayak races, local exhibitors, kayak equipment demos, beginning level instructional tours, advanced clinics, kids kayaking, gear swap, food and fun, and more!
The racing portion of the THKF has grown rapidly and is the oldest and largest open water race on the Great Lakes and is also well known for its quality. Some great stories have evolved over the years. In 2007 a new 18 Mile Great River Energy (GRE) Kayak Marathon - Men’s Unlimited Racing Kayak Class record was set by Eric Borgness (2hr18min55sec)which toppped his own record 2004 of(2hr19min26sec). The women joined the 18 Mile Marathon Unlimited Racing Kayak scene in 2004 with Megan Kleinschmidt’s (2hr55min10sec) pace setting effort. In 2004 a new 18 Mile GRE Marathon Men’s Production Sea Kayak record was set by Robert Kinderman (2hr43min18sec) followed by Mike Brumbaugh (2hr47min26sec) both improving on a great 2001 effort from Ron Deters (2hr47min27sec). The 18 Mile Marathon Women’s Production Sea Kayak class featured Gail Green who in 2004 established a (2hr58min12sec) record time which topped her previous personal best of (3hr5min19sec). Everyone is looking to improve their personal best time. It’s a great feeling when it happens and it’s a significant accomplishment to finish the marathon! Also Chris VanMeter and Daniel Sikora hold the record in the tandem. The best times for the 5 Mile Betty’s Pies 1/4 marathon were established on the course that turns around at the mouth of the Stewart River in the Composite Sea Kayak class it was John Radle (55min34sec) in 2004 and Cindy Little (1hr1min24sec) in 2008 establishing course records. Please browse our website. You may find something of interest. We feel that this year's festival has opportunities for everyone, from those who have never stepped into a kayak to seasoned paddlers. Hope to see you at the Festival! | 
