Aroostook River 60 Mile Canoe / Kayak Race 2008

North Star Search And Rescue

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Aroostook River 60 Mile Canoe / Kayak Race 2008

LARGEST RIVER RACE IN THE STATE OF MAINE IS

COMING TO AROOSTOOK COUNTY

2nd, ANNUAL AROOSTOOK RIVER 60 MILE CANOE / KAYAK RACE

May. 10th, & 11th, 2008

The largest river race in the State Of Maine is coming to Aroostook County, Northstar Search And Rescue is holding a 60 mile Canoe / Kayak Race on the Aroostook River. The race will be held rain or shine on May. 10th, and 11th, 2008. This race covers some of the best scenery along the Aroostook River, Canoe and Kayak participants will put in at the Ashland Boat Launch area next to the Ashland Fish And Game Club, and will travel down the river until reaching the finish line located at the boat loading area in Fort Fairfield on May. 11th, 2008.

A spirit of spectacle and good old fashioned fun is the central theme of the Aroostook River Race. We have a good paddling river, a great starting line, there will be many spectators watching from the banks and bridges. A good time will be had by all.

You can get the registration form as well as a copy of the rules and regulations by clicking on the links below. We hope to see you at this years Race. Sponors will be added shortly so please check back often for updates.

2008 River Race Entry Form

Race Rules 2008

2008 RACE SPONSORSHIP FORM

Print Race Map # 1

Print Race Map # 2

RIVER RACE MAP # 1

NORTHEASTLAND HOTEL

FREE Wireless Internet

Snowmobile Trail to downtown.

Full Dining

Coppers Lounge

Remote Control Cable TV, Free HBO,

Fitness room

Ample parking

Direct dial free local calls

Fax available

AmX VISA MC DISC

Coffee Makers

Hair Dryers

Irons & Ironing Boards

To Reserve a room please call: (207) 768-5321 Or Toll Free 1-800-244-5321
FAX (207) 764-1720

NORTHEASTLAND HOTEL CAFE

WHERE TO EAT

Sidewalk Cafe'

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Specialties: Home cooked food
Steak
Chicken
Seafood
Liquor, beer, wine.

HOTEL LOCATION ON MAP

2008 RACE SPONSORS:

GOLD SPONSORS:

1. ) Bragg's Painting & Drywall, Inc.

2. ) Northeast Trophies, Inc.

3. ) Northern Lights Motel

SILVER SPONSORS:

1. ) S.W. Collins, Inc.

2. ) Perception Of Aroostook

PERCEPTION OF AROOSTOOK

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

NORTHERN LIGHTS MOTEL

Northern Lights Motel is offering a 5% discount for any race participants that want to lodge there during the weekend just let them know you are here for the Canoe / Kayak Race to get the discount. The nightly rates per single occupancy is $ 49.95 and for double occupancy $ 64.95 add additional $ 15.00 person if more than two staying in a room. They also have a self contained cabin for rent that can sleep up to 4 people the nightly rate is $ 58.80 for single occupancy and $ 69.50 for Double occupancy to rent the self contained cabin. For more information contact Rick Or Mary at: 1-207-764-4441 ( visit their website by clicking picture above )

BUDGET TRAVELER MOTEL

While you're staying with us, please feel free to enjoy some or all of the services that we offer: Nightly single occupancy is $ 58.80 and $ 69.50 Double Occupancy. Contact Dave White at: 1-207-769-0111

FREE continental deluxe breakfast
FREE coffee 24/7
FREE local calls
FREE high-speed wireless internet
FREE in room movies (DVD)
Jacuzzi Suite
TV/DVD with remote control in every room
Refrigerator and microwave in every room
Fax and photocopying service
Mail and courier pick-up
Air conditioniing/Individual thermostatically controlled electrically heated rooms
Laundry facilities

PRESQUE ISLE INN & CONVENTION CENTER

CLICK ON PICTURE TO VISIT WEBSITE

Parking on site

Breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily in Gram Russo’s Italian Restaurant

Meeting and banquet rooms that can hold up to 500 people or can be broken down into four separate meeting rooms or two private conference rooms

Private meeting room available for 12 or less

Wireless High Speed Internet access

Fax/copy service

Self Service guest laundry

Laundry/dry cleaning services

Gift Shop featuring Aroostook County souvenirs

Presque Isle Fitness Center

Frankie’s Lounge

Connection nightclub

Cribs/rollways available upon request

Pets are welcome