The Tiadaghton Elm Canoe and Kayak (T-Elm) Committee has been a big part in the local paddling community for many years. The T-Elm Committee is associated with the Pennsylvania Association of Canoeing and Kayaking (PACK) and the United States Canoe Association (USCA).
We offer many levels of competition, from novice to professional paddlers, supporting canoes, kayaks and the increasingly popular Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP) category. Featured events include:
- Keystone Challenge Marathon, June 6, 2021, Start Time: See below
- Classes available for the causal to professional paddler
- Longest race held in Pennsylvania offering a challenging 20 mile canoe race for the experienced racer
- 20 Mile Marathon (Two 10-mile loops)
- 5 Mile Loop (Up 2.5 miles and back), Start Time: 11 a.m.
- 2 Mile Loop (Youth and SUP), Start Time: 11 a.m.
- Tiadaghton Elm Canoe & Kayak Classic, June 19, 2021, Start Times: 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
- Held on the Susquehanna River at the McElhattan, Pine Access Boat Launch (Loop Course) - Distance 5 miles, Youth and SUP 2 miles
- Two start times to allow competition in two races: 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - See registration form for details.
- Classes available for the causal to professional paddler
- One of the largest professional C-2 (2 man canoe) race in Pennsylvania
- One of the largest professional C-1 (1 man canoe) race in the Eastern US
- USCA Nationals Youth Barton Cup qualifier
- Pre-USCA Nationals, Lock Haven, PA, July 17, 2021, Start Time: 11 a.m.
- Offers the opportunity to check out the race course for Nationals - Distance 10 and 7 miles depending on class. Youth and SUP 2 miles.
- Classes available for the causal to professional paddler
- USCA Nationals Host 2014 and 2021 - Has something for everyone. Biathlon, orienteering, Sunday paddler as well as professional-level events. August 10 -15, 2021, Start Times Vary
- See registration form for details - Distance - Distance 10 and 7 miles depending on class. Youth and SUP 2 miles.
- Biathlon and Sunday Paddler offered as non-Nationals events
- Classes available for the causal to professional paddler
- PACK Fall Foliage, October 2, 2021, Start Time: 11 a.m.
- Classes available for the causal to professional paddler - Distance 7 miles. Youth and SUP 2 miles.
- Final event for the PACK points series
Happy Paddling!
Tiadaghton Elm Race Committee and Race Organizers
Amy Rankinen - amy.rankinen@gmail.com - Cell# 570-660-5085
Jeff Rankinen jrankinen@gmail.com - Cell# 570-367-9200
Mailing Address: 130 Middle Road Jersey Shore, PA 17740-9168
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