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Frederic Remington/Rip Friot Memorial
Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival Canoe Race
2025 Date: Saturday, July 19th
Canoes and kayaks racing at the 2017 Remington I race
The Frederic Remington/Rip Friot Memorial (Rem I) is a 10 mile downstream race on the Oswegatchie River from Heuvelton to Ogdensburg, NY. The course is flatwater, however there is one shallow water section by Eel Weir State Park and one short portage around the Eel Weir Dam at the six mile mark.  SLVP is proud to be a co-sponsor of this race with the Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival.
Race Details
Entry fees are payable by check or exact change on race day. Launch is located at the Heuvelton Boat Launch off Lisbon St./Horseshoe Rd. in Heuvelton, NY. Race day registrations open at 8:30a.m.!
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All participants must sign a liability waiver prior to competing.
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Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
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Race Start Times:
  • First line: 9:30 a.m.
  • Second line: 10:00 a.m.
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Two buoys will mark both the start and finish lines.
 
Race Finish is 12:30 p.m. at the boat launch, river left, under the Lafayette Street bridge in Ogdensburg.
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Portable toilets will be available at the start and finish launch and landing sites.
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Results will be posted following the race.
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Preregistration Race Entry Fees:
  • $20 solo canoe, kayak or SUP
  • $35 tandem canoe or kayak
  • $50 C-4 canoe
  • Add $5 for race day registrations
 
Exact change or check payable to: Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival is due on race day. 
C-4 canoe at the beginning of the portage during the 2017 Remington I race the portage
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Awards ceremony at the Remington I race
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