The 2008 Race Will Be on
Saturday Sept 13, 2008

 This fourteen mile race is open to
all seaworthy human powered vessels.

Two important changes for 2008
We will have a second, shorter course of about 7 miles for those who do not wish to race 14 miles, and there will be a four hour time limit on the race so that we can have everyone off the water by 1:00 p.m. Boats having trouble making it back by the deadline will be asked to accept a tow or have their boats picked up and returned to the beach.

All profits will benefit Soundkeeper, a 501c3 non-profit group whose mission is to protect the ecology of the Long Island Sound community, and promote the Sound as a viable recreation area. Check out http://www.soundkeeper.org. Racers are asked to make a $50 donation.  Last year's participants included an eclectic mix of small craft including fixed and sliding seat rowers, solo and tandem kayaks and outrigger canoes.

The course, starting on the southwest side of Compo Beach, will pass outside of Cockenoe Island and Pecks Ledge Lighthouse, continue down to Greens Ledge Lighthouse and return along the same course to finish in front of Compo Beach.
Staggered start times will be used, grouping boats of similar style and/or speed. Racers typically finish in two to four hours.

Following the race, a beach party will be available for all racers and guests of the racers and volunteers. The party will feature hot dogs,hamburgers,chilli,clam chowder and a raw bar. Guests will be asked to make a $20 donation.