Get the proper training and get the proper gear necessary - Get prepared with one of our Regional Training Centers to race.

Practice, practice, practice - spend time on the water.

Safety first - the dynamic environment that paddlers face demands a thorough knowledge of safety procedures and rescues.

Register and race in one or all three of the Tune Up Series races.

T-Shirts for all entrants and Prizes
for top finishers

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Race in one of our partners regional races

Qualify and race in the 2008 Mayor's Cup. NEW for 2008. Race for a North American best $17,500 in cash and $20,000 in prizes. This year we will be giving away an EPIC Surfski and a THINK Fit!

Hosting Sponsor

We Need You

Be a volunteer for The 2008 Mayor's Cup - New York City Kayak Championships.

2008 Mayor's Cup Registered Racers list

Mayor's Cup in NY Times

This New York Marathon Is by Water By STEFANI JACKENTHAL

US Canoe/Kayak

Support the USA Olympic Paddling teams - Aug. 18 - 23 in Beijing, China.

Live Race Coverage

Live coverage of the race at www.surfski.info



Achilles International, Inc.



Achilles International will enter athletes with disabilities in the prestigious Mayor's Cup New York City Kayak Championships. Two competitors are members of the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans. Both wounded while fighting in Iraq. These soldiers will join other Achilles athletes to compete in the Elite Kayak Marathon, New York's premier paddle sports event. Achilles is thrilled with New York City's Sports Commission's commitment to equality and inclusion. Prize money will be given to the top finishers and there will be an award for the top disabled finisher.

Tips from the Pros

Read Greg Barton's Tip. click here. 

More Tips from the Pros:
Caroline Brosius
Ginni Callahan
Robert Clegg
Joe Glickman
Ian Gray
Ben Lawry
Joe Shaw
Eric Stiller
Zsolt Szadovszki
Freya Hoffmeister

Read Round Manhattan Race by Glen Green