Susquehanna River - Rowing and Paddling

Rowing and Paddling

Rowing and paddling on the Susquehanna River have a long history. Starting in 1874, rowers from Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania raced men from Sunbury. The General Clinton Canoe Regatta is the world's 2nd longest flat-water race and takes place each year in Bainbridge, New York on Memorial Day weekend. Binghamton University Crew, and Hiawatha Island Boat Club are also located on the river, in the Southern Tier of New York. General Clinton regatta is 63 miles (claimed 70) which is shorter than the 113 mile (claimed 120), non-stop, AuSable flat water canoe race held in Northern Michigan.