b'52nd ANNUAL CANOE THE NONQUON IS ON THIS SATURDAY JUNE 4!CanoetheNonquonisthelargestannualfundraiserforthe Scugog Shores Museum Village. Minimum race entrance fee is$60, but all participants are encouraged to raise more money through sponsorship to support our community and the Museum as we celebrate the 52nd running of the race!The 52nd annual Canoe the Nonquon is taking placekeep right). There are 12 km of river paddling followed on Saturday June 4 in Port Perry. The Ontario Marathonby an 8 km sprint along the shores of Lake Scugog to the Canoe and Kayak Racing Association (OMCKRA) sanc- finish line.tions the race. The Lake Scugog Historical Society startedParticipantsracetheclockandcanstartanytime the race as a fundraiser for the Scugog Shores Museumbetween 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. This is Village. Over 40 volunteers help plan and organize thea well attended race with a long-standing history in the race each year. community. Amateurs and professionals, young and old, The course starts on the twisty Nonquon River. Formay compete in a large number of competitive or recrea-the first few kilometers there are many tight bends totional categories. Shuttle vans are available to take partici-practice your rudder turns. There are also some dead endpants back to their cars upon concluding the race at either channels along the river section (when in doubt alwaysRobinglade Park (river only) or Palmer Park (full course).For more information please contact:REGISTRATION Victoria Karakian, Assistant Curator,Registration takes place at the Latcham Centre, 121 QueenScugog Shores Museum VillageSt., Port Perry, on Friday, June 3 from 6 p.m.9 p.m. and Saturday905-260-2017museum@scugog.caJune 4 from 7 a.m.10 a.m. The registration fee is $60/canoe or kayak or SUP. Participants are encouraged to gather pledges; a prize will be awarded to the top fundraiser! All participants MUST bring a completed registration form, signed waiver, and emergency contact form to the Latcham Centre before proceeding to the start line. Upon registration at the Latcham Centre, you will receive your race number. You will not be permitted to start the race without this number. CLASSESParticipants must register in one of the following classes:Canoe full course: C1, C2, Men,Women, Mixed, 40 or Better Men, 40 or Better Women, 40 or Better Mixed, Family Jr. & Sr., SUP Just a from the Canoe river only: 17 & Under, Men, Women, Mixed hop, skip and a jumpKayak full course: K1, K2, Men (single paddler), WomenDowntown core at 94 Water St., Port Perry.(single paddler)Kayak river only: 17 & Under (single paddler), Men (singleCheck us out for all the hottest toys, and paddler), Women (single paddler) everything you need for outdoor summer fun. START LOCATIONBridge on Scugog Line 12 between Old Simcoe Rd., andFrom floats to fidgets, bats to board games, Simcoe Rd. N., near the village of Seagrave, 10 minutes north of Port Perry. we have it all! FINISH LOCATIONRobinglade Park (if racing river only), or public pier in Port Perry at the Latcham Centre (if racing full course). Find us on SPONSORSThank you to our sponsors! Event sponsored by Durham Tourism. Prize for top fundraiser provided by Brocks. FacebookWEBSITEFor additional information, or to download registration forms and waivers, visitwww.scugog.ca/museumFOCUS - JUNE 202225'