22KM ROW/RACE FOR SINGLES ONLY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH, 2025, PORT CARLING, ON
EMAIL TO REGISTER
This is an epic 22km singles only race/row, open for both flat water and open water shells, with about 40% being suitable for flatwater shells and 60% better suited to open water shells - we choose together shortly before or on the day of the event based on weather conditions what boats we will row. It starts in Port Carling and follows the top of Lake Muskoka on a loop, finishing back in Port Carling. We have a video of the course from a motorboat you can check out below.
What does race/row mean? It means just that: we all line up together and row hard as if we’re racing, but no one is timing you. The race part means, we’re all rowing hard to try to push ourselves for the shear joy of the torture. It’s not a Sunday afternoon paddle. In the end, we all take away our own personal experiences without having to compare times. To take part in this event, you should be able to comfortably row 9km in a racing single in less than 50 minutes. You should have good balance and be comfortable in choppy conditions. You should be comfortable getting back in a racing shell if you capsize. We start out as a group, but the intention is to be able to row at a solid pace - and we want everyone to be able to enjoy the hardship together! If you’re not sure - ask us!
Entry is $30.00 (inc HST). Bring your own refreshments for after and everything you need for a hard row. We’ll have a safety plan appropriate for the number of boats joining us. It is up to you to know the course and watch the video (course video from previous more formal years posted below). Plan to bring your phone in order to ensure you know your location and in case you get separated. Plan to stick around for our small local regatta right after the Poker Run. If you can handle a little fun relay after this epic row it will be a day to remember.
This is EVENT #1 in our EPIC HATCHETS WEEKEND.
Event #1: The Muskoka Poker Run, 6am-10am, Saturday August 15th, 22km race/row on Lake Muskoka
Event #2: The Indian River Relay, 11am-2pm, Saturday August 15th, our local regatta
Event #3: Sunday Afternoon Row, 12pm-5pm, Sunday August 16th, 20km row on Lake Rosseau
LINKS:
2021 RACE LINKS
2021 Event Package
Course Video
***For 2021 Race Maps - refer to 2020 maps.
2020 RACE LINKS
2020 Regatta Package
Course Video
2020 Course Overview Map
2020 Regatta Site Map
2020 Start Area Overview Map
2019 RACE LINKS
2019 Photos
2019 Regatta Package
***NEW VIDEO OF COURSE***
2019 Course Overview Map
2019 Regatta Site Map
2019 Start Area Overview Map
2018 RACE LINKS
2018 Results
2018 Photos
2018 Draw
2018 Regatta Package
2018 Regatta Site Map
2018 Start Area Overview Map
2018 Course Overview Map