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Paddlers of all ages and abilities can paddle through the New York State Canal System & Locks from Fulton (LC- Long Course 11.17 miles ) or Minetto (SC - Short Course 5.86 miles) to H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego. This great event encourages kayakers, canoeists and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the unique beauty of the historic Oswego River. New this year we will paddle past the Tall Ships ending a the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego Education Center.
The Rock The Locks Festival will be held along River Walk West which is open to the whole community as we celebrate our beautiful waterways. Food trucks and Musical Entertainment all day. the perfect place to relax after the event or come as a spectator and watch the boats paddle along the river.
Early Registration is $25 per adult/ $10 per minor (*Registration after 7/19/17 and Limited Day-of-Registration is $35 per adult/ $10 per minor) Registration includes a $5 food truck voucher at Rock the Locks, launch point *shuttle service, and participant insurance
APPROVED CRAFT:
- Canoes
- Single Kayaks & Tandem Kayaks
- Stand Up Paddleboards
- Other: determined on case-by-case basis with event management approval ([email protected])
The U.S. Coast Guard, by law, can remove any vessel not deemed safe to operate on the water.
Rentals - The event does not provide rentals. Please check with our event sponsors for rental and purchase options.
Family Friendly Event - This is a family-friendly event and we encourage all participants to enjoy the event but to do so responsibly.
ADD ON: Festival of Ships - Once you complete Paddlefest journey and exit near the H. Lee White Maritime Museum you'll have your tickets in hand to tour the tall ships that will be in Oswego that weekend. All proceeds for Tall Ship Ticket sales go to benefit the H. Lee White Maritime Museum. Any issues with tickets and tours must be handled directly with the museum or tour group.
This year a portion of the proceeds go to the Oswego Lions Club
