Regional

Bigger courses. Tougher competition. Step outside of your comfort zone.

Regional competitions can be found all over New England. More races are launched each year as the sport and the community continues to develop. Accessible within a few hours’ drive from even the furthest locations, regional competition is an excellent way to test yourself against a larger field on a longer course — without necessarily committing to the training, logistics, and costs involved with national and international competitions.

2024 New England Region Competition Schedule



New England Canoe & Kayak Racing Association Events

Although several of the NECKRA races appear in the Featured Events list above, there are many additional flatwater races in the area. For a complete list, consult the NECKRA Schedule or see the map below (click upper right corner for full-page version). Note that not all NECKRA races are appropriate for surfskis (because of rapids and/or shallows).



Other Northeast Events

  • Around the Cape Paddle (Cape May, New Jersey, 15 miles, open water, 6/23/24)
  • Toms River Paddle Race (Toms River, New Jersey, 7 miles, protected water, date TBD)
  • HACK Race (Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, 9 miles, protected water, date TBD)
  • D&R Canal Canoe and Kayak Race (Princeton, New Jersey, 8.6 miles, flat water, date TBD)

For additional races in the Northeast, please see USASurfski.com, Surfski America and/or the NYPRA Schedule. Note that not all NYPRA races are appropriate for surfskis (because of rapids and/or shallows).