CAYUGA LAKE CROSSING (CLX 24)

The Cayuga Outrigger Canoe Club is proud to host the third annual Cayuga Lake Crossing (CLX24) Launching from Taughannock Falls State Park, just north of Ithaca, New York, CLX 2024 is two days of paddling fun and racing on Cayuga Lake, one of New York State's Finger Lakes.

Our events include:

Three OC6 (six-person outrigger canoe) races on Saturday, August 10:

• Open and Women's (12-mile) races
• Mixed (9-mile) race

A small craft (9-mile) race on Sunday morning, August 11, for one-person and two-person outrigger canoes (OC1 and OC2) as well as surf skis

All races are part of the 2024 ECORA (East Coast Outrigger Racing Association) Point Series. ECORA clubs and their members earn PS points for their results. This year's long course allow non-racers can see more of the long course races from the park. We will also have other activities during day on Saturday to add to the festivities! Breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday are included in the registrations. We also host a luau (tickets purchased separate) Saturday night for all participants.

Race fees

Race registration fees are $70 per paddler ($140 for OC2 and $420 for OC6). Until July 1, we have an early-bird rate of $65 per paddler ($130 for OC2 and $390 for OC6). After July 26, late registration is $75 per paddler ($150 for OC2 and $450 for OC6).

Team registration(s)

To register a team, please have the captain register first for any of the OC6 or OC2 events. After signing your waiver, select "Create a New Team" and enter the team name and password, and complete the registration process – which includes the race fee payment for the team. Other team members may then register for themselves, selecting "Join A Team" and their respective team, entering the team password. Captains will have team management access, allowing them to send invites to, add, or remove members. For additional information, please see the Register page on our website. To register a team where you are not on the team or if you have questions or concerns, please email the CLX 24 Race Committee at: race@cayugalakecrossing.com

Canoe rental(s)

A $150 for spec canoes and $200 for unlimited canoes trailering fee is to be paid by the team using another club’s canoe. Canoe availability is strictly on a first come, first served basis. Please contact race@cayugalakecrossing.com to request canoes or if you know you are trailering canoes and might have extra canoes for other teams to use with a trailer use fee. All canoe rentals must go through the CLX 24 Race Committee so they can track canoes and canoe availability. Teams can not arrange their own rental canoes. Please reach out to the us if you need to rent a canoe or have canoes to rent.