Cooper's Cup Flying Carp Canoe & Kayak Race

Hosted by River Ladies Auxiliary and Missouri River Relief

Sept. 20 , 2008racestart

sign up by 2:30 p.m.

races start at 3:30 p.m

It's the third annual run of this outrageous, unique paddler's race. The race begins and ends at Cooper's Landing boat ramp. The route heads upstream and across river, then back downriver past the boat ramp, then back up to where you started. In all, the route is a little less than 2 miles, but it's brutal! You'll be heading through buoy checkpoints with names like "Maiden's Mouth" and "Carpbait Curve". Expect sweat, tears and bad attitudes. It's the only paddler's race on the Big Muddy where you can watch it all from one location!

The races will be followed up by awards and the "Charlie Brown Boogie Down Dance-Off Contest" featuring Naked Dave and the Crazyfish. Click here for directions to Cooper's Landing »

Click here to sign-up for the race »

Here's the scoop:

Cost:

$5 per boat

Classes:

  • Single kayak
  • Tandem canoe
  • 1-adult/1-kid canoe race

Paddlers must bring their own boats.

Rules? We'll see....

Call Heidi for more information at 573.447.1588 or heidib@socket.net

You can sign-up by clicking here »

Here's the map from last year's race....(thanks Tim Nigh!)

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