Two Harbors Kayak Festival


Activities

Demos Kid's Kayaking Area Tours Clinics Youth Instruction Adaptive Paddling by Courage Duluth

Races

Great River Energy 18 Mile Marathon Betties Pies 5 Mile Race EMMA Challenge Tandem Sprint Race Kids Kayak Race Check Registered Racers Race Results

Links

Outdoor Edventures Event Photos Here Two Harbors Chamber of Commerce City of Two Harbors Joe & Anne Zellner Mississippi trip 2007 Event Photos by C5 Photography

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Welcome to the Eleventh Annual Two Harbors Kayak Festival.

August 1-3, 2008

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 now well known for its quality. Some great stories have evolved over the years.

In 2004 a new 18 Mile Great River Energy (GRE) Kayak Marathon - Men’s Unlimited Racing Kayak Class record was set by Eric Borgness (2hr19min26sec) which topped the long standing record time established by Rod Hislap (2hr30min32sec) back in 1999. 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!

The best times for the 5 Mile Betty’s Pies 1/4 marathon were established in 2004 and 2005. 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 Roseanne Joa (1hr5min11sec) in 2005 both establishing course records.

Come join us after Saturday's water activities and before Supper for an entertaining & enlightening presentation by Lonnie, this years Festival keynote speaker.
From 4:30-5:30 pm Lonnie will bring us slides and stories of his travels in Greenland. This promises to be a fascinating prelude to the supper with the paddlers and the awards ceremony.

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!