Essex River Race

Race Report

Essex River Race 2022 Summary

May 18, 2022
Essex River Race

After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Essex River Race returned to its original location at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum. More than 90 boats of every conceivable configuration competed – from surfskis to canoes to 6 person rowboats. The 5.8 mile course winds out the Essex River into a broad estuary, where racers then round Cross […]

Race Report

Essex River (Replacement) Race Summary

October 3, 2021
Essex River Race

Although the official Essex River Race was cancelled, a group of dedicated surfski paddlers met on Saturday to hold an unofficial replacement on the standard course. With the generous permission of the town of Essex to use their launch facilities (thanks to Bill Kuklinski and Tom Lawler), 16 paddlers assembled on a pleasant October day. […]