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Hosted by the H. Lee White Maritime Museum, this non-competitive recreational paddling event offers kayakers and canoeists the unique opportunity to “lock through” up to four locks on the historic Oswego River Canal. Registration opens on Saturday, May 16.

Participants can launch their craft between 8 and 10 a.m., depending on which course they choose to run. They are asked to arrive at their preferred starting point 30 minutes ahead of launch time.

The original short course launches from Minetto Riverview Park. At approximately 5.5 miles, it can take up to four hours to finish. The long course is approximately 13 miles and launches from Indian Point Park on NYS Rte. 481 in Fulton. Paddlers running on either of these two courses will travel through four canal locks and end at Wright’s Landing Marina in Oswego where snacks, water and music will be provided.

A second short course introduced in 2024 is available again this year. It runs from Indian Point Park on NYS Rte. 481 in Fulton to Minetto Riverview Park on NYS Rte. 48. This six-mile leg takes about two hours to complete. It offers a scenic paddle on the Oswego River but does not go through any canal locks.

Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for children. Children must be passengers of an adult who is aged 18 or older. Once registration opens, people can click on this registration link to reserve a spot.