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Cape Ann Rowing Club Essex River Race this Saturday!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

Saturday, May 11, the Essex River Race sponsored by the Cape Ann Rowing Club will be held rain or shine. Over 230 craft of every kind that is human powered will be setting off around 10 AM from the starting … Continue reading →

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Blackburn Challenge Registration Opens Today!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

Donna Lind has sent the email. The 27th running of the Cape Ann Rowing Club Blackburn Challenge Registration is now open. Click here for Registration and Race info. The Rubber Duck signed up today for her 4th paddle all the … Continue reading →

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Siren Song and Gannet at the Start of the Essex River Race From Roger Torre

Posted on May 23, 2012 by
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2012 Essex River Race Roundup

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

For race results this link downloads a nice excel spreadsheet. My race roundup: Nice day, I did not fall in, the beer was cold and the hot dog was tasty. The band did a nice job on some Fleetwood Mac … Continue reading →

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Essex River Race this morning.

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

Rubber Duck thought it would be a nice day to paddle down the Essex River and back. Ten minutes before Rubber Duck gets to go the Stand Up Paddlers are moving to the starting line. Several times during the race … Continue reading →

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Essex River Race, this Saturday, May 19th

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

A crowded schedule of things to do this coming weekend what with the Motif #1 Day going full bore in Rockport. Art, music, food, all day. To get the most out of the day you could check out The Essex … Continue reading →

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76 Summer Days Until the Big Race

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

(Sung to the tune of 76 Trombones) Seventy six summer days until the big parade, with at least a hundred and ten dory rowers motoring away. They were followed by rows and rows of the finest kayaks; the cream of … Continue reading →

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Blackburn Challenge: 99 Days

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

It is now only 99 days until the Blackburn Challenge on Saturday July 23rd. The Silver Jubilee, 25th running of the “any human powered craft” race around Cape Ann. The Essex River Race, a 5.5 mile down the river around … Continue reading →

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The Essex River Race – Saturday May 15

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

The Essex River Race is a 5.5+ mile open water event from the Essex River at Route 133 in Essex, out behind the barrier beaches of Ipswich and back. Participants row or paddle small boats through one of the most … Continue reading →

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2009 Schedule of Events – Dory Races

Posted on April 22, 2009 by

2009 Schedule of Events March 6th Winter Races 6:00 pm St. Peters Club April 18th Dory Prep Day 8:00 am Eastern Ave April 25th Dory Launch Day 8:00 am “ “ May 2 & 3 Adventure Open House Cruiseport Terminal … Continue reading →

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