Smith River Canoe & Kayak Race set for May 17
Ready, set, paddle! The 49th Annual Great Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race is happening Saturday, May 17, at Albee
Beach in Wolfeboro. Hosted by the Wolfeboro Lions Club, this local favorite offers four miles of fun, including calm stretches,
a quarter-mile run of Class 2 rapids, and two portages. Registration is $30 per paddler and will be open on race day from
10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., with the race kicking off at 1:15 pm. The first 50 to register get a free race t-shirt. Online registra-
tions accepted until May 15 at https://form.jotform.com/240255158509053, or pick up a paper form at the Wolfeboro
Chamber of Commerce (32 Central Ave.). All proceeds benefit Wolfeboro Lions Club Charities. Whether you’re racing to win
or just in it for the fun, grab your paddle and join the adventure. For more information, call Race Director Roger Murray at
603-569-4697 or follow the Wolfeboro Lions Club on Facebook.