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The Powell River Kayak & Canoe Regatta is a 12 mile race on the scenic, Class 1 Powell River in Claiborne County, Tennessee.

Entry fees will be $35 per single kayak, racing kayak or single SUP entry and $55 per boat for canoe and double kayak entries. Entry Fees for all entries in the Recreational Class are $35. All participants will receive a free Regatta T-Shirt.

Paddlers at the Start Line of the annual Powell River Kayak & Canoe Regatta in Claiborne County, TN
A cartop kayak arriving at the annual Powell River Kayak & Canoe Regatta in Claiborne County, TN
Kayaks Ready to Launch from concrete Steps at the Start Line of the annual Powell River Kayak & Canoe Regatta in Claiborne County, TN

Cash Prizes

Cash prize money is offered for 1st Place ($150) and 2nd Place ($50) finishers in each of 8 race  categories. There is no Prize Money for entries in the “Recreational” category.

 

Location​

 

The Race Course Map is shown HERE. The Race begins at the Well Being Retreat Center in Tazewell, TN – about 50 miles north of Knoxville – and ends 12 miles downstream at Riverside (Kayak) Rentals.  Free transport for boats and participants back to the Start Line is provided.

Paddlers in the annual Powell River Kayak & Canoe Regatta in Claiborne County, TN
Paddlers starting the Powell River Kayak & Canoe Regatta in Claiborne County, TN

The annual Powell River Regatta is a function of the Claiborne County, Tennessee Tourism Commission and the Claiborne County Chamber of Commerce. All net proceeds go to the Powell River Blueway Trail project which creates, improves and maintains public access points onto the Powell River in Tennessee for fishing and boating.

Registration opens February 1, 2025. More information HERE.

The 8th Annual Regatta will be organized by Mike and Laura Pallos.

Mike and Laura Pallos, organizers of he annual Powell River Kayak & Canoe regatta in Claiborne County, TN

For questions about Participating in the Regatta, contact Mike:

E: PowellRiverRegatta@gmail.com

C: (863) 604-1114

For more information about Volunteering to help out with the Regatta, please contact Laura:

E: laurapallos@gmail.com

C: 863-669-6435

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