16 Racers compete in first-ever Tidal Delaware Kayak Race

Sixteen paddlers representing five states competed in the first-ever Tidal Delaware Kayak Race.

Starting from Ridley Township Marina in Ridley Park, PA, racers set off under Rt. 95 and onto the main stem of the Delaware River. They paddled around Little Tinicum Island and then headed up Darby Creek towards the Heinz Wildlife Refuge before heading back to the marina.

Ten miles in all, the course had a little of everything - urban sights and sounds mixed with the fall foliage.  The race was hosted by PEC, in celebration of the Tidal Delaware Water Trail map and guide.

A list of paddlers and their times is below. Click here to see photos.

Racer, State	Class	Time (hours:minutes:seconds)
Rowan Sampson, PA	Single kayak/surfski over 15 feet	1:29:43
Gary Krapf, PA	Outrigger Canoe	1:33:04
Joe Ervin, NJ	Single kayak/surfski over 15 feet	1:37:12
Chip Coward, NJ	Single kayak/surfski over 15 feet	1:37:48
Erik Werner, PA	Outrigger Canoe	1:39:05
Glen Green, NJ	Single kayak/surfski over 15 feet	1:39:53
Don McConaghy, NJ	Single kayak/surfski over 15 feet	1:41:57
Jeff Firkin,NJ	Outrigger Canoe	1:44:35
Steve Shedlack, NJ	Single kayak/surfski over 15 feet	1:45:03
Paul Banks, NY	Single kayak/surfski over 15 feet	1:48:17
Ron Clore, MD	Single kayak/surfski over 15 feet	1:48:19
Jeff Pringle, PA	Single kayak under 15 feet	2:00:42
Janet Jastremski, PA	Single kayak under 15 feet, Women	2:04:53
Earl Blackwell, DE	Single kayak/surfski over 15 feet	2:06:07
Kenneth Thompson, NJ	Single kayak/surfski over 15 feet	2:08:12
Margo Pellegrino, NJ	Outrigger Canoe, Women	2:10:48

Racers and spectators welcome! 

In celebration of PEC's Tidal Delaware Water Trail map and guide, join us for a surfski, sea kayak and outrigger canoe race!  Racers will have the opportunity to compete for prizes in this unique race in tidal, urban waters. Spectators can cheer on the racers and participate in land-side activities.

RACERS: Click here to view the information flyer and course map

Surfski   -   Sea Kayak  -  Outrigger Canoe Race

Distance: 10 miles

Registration: Day of Race 10:30 - 11:45am (registation sheet and waivers will be posted shortly) Cost: $15 per paddler

Start: Noon Mass Start at Ridley Township Municipal Marina

Check back for more information about land-side activities for spectators.