Conquer the Current 2025, 16 August | Event in Essex | AllEvents

Conquer the Current 2025

Connecticut River Museum

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Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 12:00 pm

4 hours

Connecticut River Museum

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Date & Location

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm (EDT)

Connecticut River Museum

54 Main St, CT 06426-1136, Connecticut, Essex, United States

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About the event

Conquer the Current 2025
Join us for the Connecticut River Museum’s Seventh annual downriver paddle regatta, which benefits the Museum’s education programs!

This is a One Way 9 Mile Race, Point A to Point B. Registrants must find their own rides to/from each location.

This fun race/ regatta is open to all non-motorized, safe, and seaworthy paddle craft including but not limited to: canoes, kayaks, stand up/ prone paddleboards, rowboats, surf skis, shells, currachs, OC’s…

Race Information:

Race begins at CT River Eagle Landing State Park Haddam and ends at Connecticut River Museum (not a loop race)

Start - Eagle Landing State Park (Gazebo), 14 Little Meadow Rd, Haddam, CT 06438

Finish - In front of the Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St, Essex, CT 06426


Food will be available from Porky Pete’s BBQ!


Registration Fees:

$60 per solo vessel, $80 per multi-person vessel. Online registration will remain open until just before the race starts. Please help us and save time by registering before arriving at the event venue.


Open to men and women age 16 and over, with classes for SUP (All), Kayak and Open/ Miscellaneous. Note: the classes may change based on registration numbers.

The race is staffed with support and safety boats. Youth ages 12-15 are welcome to participate with a registered participating adult, or as pre-approved by the race committee based on proven paddling/ water safety prowess.


While we have safety vessels, this race is strictly for paddlers of an intermediate to advanced level who are comfortable to safely paddle potentially against wind and potentially intense boat/wind chop for 9 miles. All paddlers must be wearing a USCG-approved personal flotation device. All standup paddleboarders must have a PFD and leash, with no exceptions.

Please bring your own hydration and nutrition as unfortunately we will not be able to assist with this critical part of the race (+pre/post) for you!


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Connecticut River Museum, 54 Main St, Essex, CT 06426-1136, United States,Essex, Connecticut

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Conquer the Current 2025, 16 August | Event in Essex | AllEvents
Conquer the Current 2025
Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 12:00 pm