1. sports
2. canoeing and kayaking

Boat Type: (you must select a boat type)
p Multi-Paddler Boat (multiple team members must all
register separately)
Partner Name: (________________________________)
p Tandem Kayak
p Tandem Surf Skis (Marathon only)
p Single Kayak
p Unlimited Racing Kayak (Marathon & 10-Mile):
Mfg. 19’ or surf ski, ICF and custom, one-of-a-kind,
any length or width)
p Production Plastic: Mfg. under 19’
p Production Composite: Mfg./home built kayak,
non-plastic, under19’)
p OC1
p Stand-Up Paddleboard (Betty’s Pies & Ellen
Anderson Races only)
p SUP 12’ 6” displacement or shorter
p SUP 14’ displacement
p SUP Surf Board 12’ 2” or shorter
p SUP Unlimited 14’ or longer
Race:
p John Abrahams 18-Mile Marathon Not SUP Eligible
p Postmarked by July 29 $50
p July 30 - August 7 $75
p Ellen Anderson 10-Mile Race SUP Eligible
p Postmarked by July 29 $45
p July 30 - August 7 $70
p Betty’s Pies 5-Mile Race SUP Eligible
p Postmarked by July 29 $40
p July 30 - August 7 $65
Gender:p Male p Female
Age: p 16 - 24 p 25 - 34 p 35 - 44
p 45 - 54 p 55 - 64 p 65+
Out-of-state kayaks are exempt from MN licensing
requirements while participating in the Festival. ALL activities require a signed event waiver. Participants under
18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s signature. A
signed event waiver allows the Festival to use any photos
taken of you during the events. Race day registration is
not available on Saturday for the John Abrahams, Ellen
Anderson or Betty’s Pies Race. NOTE: Any cancellations
MUST be made before July 1 for a full refund.
**PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY & FILL OUT COMPLETELY**
Name: __________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ____________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________________
John Abrahams, Ellen Anderson & Betty’s Pies Racer TShirt Size: p S p M p L p XL p XXL
2015 Event Registration
$35
Mail Form and Payment to:
Two Harbors Kayak Festival
4604 Glenwood
Duluth, MN 55804
Make Checks Payable To:
Two Harbors Kayak Festival
Method of Payment:
Must be in US Dollars
p Check p Money Order p VISA p M/C
Card #: _____________________________ Exp_________
Name on card: ___________________________________
Phone (required): _________________________________
Signature: ________________________________________
Total Event Charges: $ _____________________________
Award Ceremony:
The awards ceremony will follow at 5:00 pm. Sponsors
and participants of any tour, clinic, or race are
free. Guests may purchase tickets for $5.
p Hors d’ oeuvres Guest Ticket
$5
Festival Activities:
Festival Activities are FREE with a paid registration to
Races, Tours or Clinics. Festival Activities include kayak
and SUP demos, youth kayak races and youth open
paddle. Youth under 18 must have a legal guardian present to sign their event waiver. Youth 12
and under must be accompanied by an adult.
p Adult $10
p Under 18 $5
p 2-Hour Friends & Family Tour
p Adult $35
p Youth (age 4 and older)
$15
Saturday: p 10:00 am p 12:30 pm Sunday: p 9:00 am p 11:00 am
Tours: Equipment Included For All Tours
p SUP Instructional Tour Wetsuit Available
Saturday: p 10:00 am p 1:00 pm
Clinics:
Must Arrive 15 Minutes Prior To Start
p Paddle Clinic for Women (1:00 pm to 3:00 pm)$35
p Have Own Kayak
p Need Kayak $20
p Safety & Rescue Clinic (1:00 pm to 3:00 pm) $35
p Have Own Kayak
p Need Kayak $20
CANOE · KAYAK · SUP · RAFT · RESCUE
Principal Sponsors
Welcome to the 18th Annual
Two Harbors Kayak Festival!
In your hands, you hold information about the most unique,
family friendly event to take place on the beautiful shores of Lake
Superior. In it’s 18th year, the Two Harbors Kayak Festival features
the Nationally renowned John Abrahams 18-Mile Marathon, the
Ellen Anderson 10-Mile Race, the Betty’s Pies 5-Mile Race and
Youth Sprint Races.
In addition to the races, you can participate in kayak and standup paddle board (SUP) demos, tours, clinics, and youth activities.
You don’t have to paddle to enjoy this event. There is plenty of
food, fun and more to be found! There is something for everyone
at this one of a kind paddling festival.
Participant Check-in and Reception
Participants can begin check-in and register on Friday, August 7th
at 5:00 pm. All Events Begin at Burlington Bay in Two Harbors,
MN. This is your last chance to pre-register for kayak and SUP
races. All sponsors, racers, tour participants and clinic participants are invited to enjoy a reception at the registration tent on
Friday. Food and beverages will be served.
August 9th instead. Awards will only be given for 1st place in
each age class in the John Abrahams 18-Mile Marathon, the Ellen
Anderson 10 Mile Race, and the Betty’s Pies Race. All racers will
receive a t-shirt and a finisher medallion. Please see the official
race rules regarding cash awards for the John Abrahams 18-Mile
Marathon. All John Abrahams, Ellen Anderson and Betty’s Pies
racers must attend the MANDATORY race meeting Saturday, August 8th, at 8:00 am. If you are not checked in at this meeting,
you will be disqualified from the event. Your registration fees
will not be refunded.
John Abrahams 18-Mile Marathon: Racers paddle from
Burlington Bay to Encampment Island and back in a single or
tandem kayak. A Pro Class is available.
Ellen Anderson 10-Mile Race: This race is named after the THKF
founder! Racers paddle from Burlington Bay, 5 miles to a buoy
marker for the Ellen Anderson Race and back to the Bay.
Betty’s Pies 5-Mile Race:
Paddle from Burlington Bay, 2.5 miles to a buoy at Stewart River
and back to the Bay. Finishers will receive a free slice of pie from
Betty’s Pies!
Youth Sprint Races: Paddle an exciting hundred yard dash around
a buoy. Compete with other paddlers your age. In this race, every
one wins! All youth racers will be recognized during Saturday
evening’s award ceremony.
Clinics and Tours
On-site registration is available for clinics and tours. Clinics and
tours fill up fast, so pre-registration is encouraged. Check-in at
the Burlington Bay Registration Tent 15 minutes prior to all clinics
and tours is required. Clinic participants must be at least age 16
years, and must bring their own boat or rent one. You can rent
a boat using the on-line registration or at the on-site registration
tent for $20. Bring a swim suit, sun screen, water bottle and a
pair of shoes that will get wet. Clinic and Tour fees include all
Festival Activities. All Equipment is provided for the SUP Instructional Tours and the 2-Hour Friends & Family Tours.
Races
Major Sponsors
Racers must be 16 years old to participate in the John Abrahams
18-Mile Marathon, the Ellen Anderson 10-Mile Race, and the
Betty’s Pies 5-Mile Race. The John Abrahams 18-Mile Marathon
is NOT open to Stand-Up Paddleboards. Racers must bring the
boat type they selected on the race registration form, along with
Coast Guard approved rescue equipment (i.e., PFD, paddle float,
and bilge pump). If wind speeds exceed 20 mph on Saturday,
August 8th, all on-water Festival events will be held Sunday,
Paddle Clinic for Women: (Saturday only, 2 hours) This clinic is
designed specifically for female paddlers. You’ll learn tips and
techniques to make kayaking safer, more efficient and more fun.
We’ll cover a range of topics on shore and on the water, including outfitting your boat, how to safely enter and exit a kayak
on the beach, paddle stroke techniques and an overview of the
safety equipment needed for kayaking (including a demo of an
assisted rescue.) Come away with more confidence and skills for
all levels of kayakers.
Safety and Rescue Clinic
This clinic is an introduction to basic rescue skills that all sea
kayakers should know and develop. What safety gear should
you carry? How do you use it? Want to learn some “go to” selfrescues and know how to perform an assisted rescue? We will
discuss and demonstrate safety equipment and demonstrate several self-rescues and assisted rescues. Dress for water immersion!
This is your chance to learn, share and practice in a controlled,
but cold, setting!
Festival Activities
No pre-registration is required to participate in festival activities.
For a modest fee of $10, Festival Activities offer something for
everyone! Festival Activities are FREE with a paid registration to
races, clinics or tours.
Kayak & Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Demos: Now is a great
time for adults (16 and over) to try out kayaks and SUPs from a
variety of manufacturers. Kayaks and SUPs will be available for
sale throughout the weekend, with pick-up on Sunday, August
9th.
Brown Bag Fundraiser
Don’t miss the Annual Brown Bag Fundraiser held Saturday from
10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Buy chances to win great prizes donated
by local merchants. All proceeds from the Brown Bag Fundraiser
support the Two Harbors Kayak Festival. The Brown Bag winners
will be announced at 4:15 pm at the Registration Tent. Winners
must check the board and pick up their prizes by Sunday at
noon. Any unclaimed prizes will be re-used for the 2016 Festival.
All proceeds from the brown bag fundraiser go to support the
Two Harbors Kayak Festival, Lake county Rescue Squad and the
Lake superior Water trail.
SUP Instructional Tour: Explore the very Bays that gave Two Harbors its name. Enjoy Paddleboarding and instruction in the
shelter of Burlington Bay. Once we find our sea legs, it’s off to the
CN loading docks at Agate Bay. Venture out to open water, and
if the conditions are right, feel Lake Superior swells slip beneath
our boards. Experience the activity of a working harbor as we
paddle by ships from around the world.
Youth & Family Activities
Sponsored by CN, the THKF has a wide variety of activities to
keep the kiddos busy while mom and dad are playing with the
grown-ups. All Youth Activities are FREE with a paid Festival
Activities Fee.
Youth Sprint Races: Test your skills and speed in a single kayak
sprint race Saturday between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. All youth
racers will be recognized during Saturday evening’s award ceremony.
Youth Open Paddling: Saturday and Sunday, youth ages 4 - 16
can paddle a variety of youth-sized kayaks and stand-up paddle
boards. Enjoy some time paddling and experience being on the
waters of Lake Superior.
Major Sponsors
AGATE
Food & Refreshments Reception
All sponsors, racers, tour and clinic participants are invited to
enjoy great appetizers provided by Betty’s Pies on Friday from
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
Vendors
Saturday and Sunday, on-site food vendors will provide a tempting selection of foods and beverages for everyone’s taste buds!
Paddlers’ Award Ceremony
Come join us at 4:30 pm at the Registration Tent for live music,
hors d’ oeuvres and comaraderie with fellow paddlers. The awards
ceremony will follow at 5:00 pm. Sponsors and Tour, Clinic, and
Race participants are free. Guests can purchase tickets for $5.
Additional Information
On-site camping: To reserve a campsite at Burlington Bay
Campground, call (218) 834-2021 and say you are with the Two
Harbors Kayak Festival. Fees are paid directly to the campground.
Call early, sites fill up quickly.
Race Rules and Detailed Activity Descriptions: For complete
THKF race rules, activity descriptions and updated festival information, please visit our website at www.kayakfestival.org.
Volunteering: The THKF is a non-profit, volunteer run organization. We always need dedicated people to volunteer both prior to
and during the event. To find out more about volunteering, please
call (218) 525-9806.
Friends of the THKF
2-Hour Friends and Family Tour: (Saturday & Sunday) Use tandem or single kayaks for an exploration of Burlington Bay while
receiving basic safety skills and instruction on paddling technique.
Participants must be age 4 and older.
T.M.
2015 Schedule of Events
NOTE: All Events Begin at Burlington Bay
Friday, August 7
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Check-in/Packet Pick-Up
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Sponsor/Participant Social
Last chance for race registration!
John Abrahams Marathon
18th Annual
Two Harbors Kayak Festival
August 8 and 9, 2015
(Sponsor & Racer Reception
will be held on August 7)
Burlington Bay, Two Harbors, MN
Featuring Kayak and SUP Races
and the Nationally Renowned
John Abrahams
18-Mile Kayak Marathon
For More Information visit:
www.kayakfestival.org
or phone: 218.525.9806
On-line registration available at:
www.kayakfestival.org
Betty’s Pies 5-Mile Race
Kayak and Stand-Up Paddle Board Demos l Clinics l Tours
2-Hour Friends & Family Tour
Kayak & SUP Demo (for
adults youth over 16)
Youth Open Paddling
2-Hour Friends & Family Tour
Saturday, August 8
7:00 am to 8:30 am Packet Pick-Up
8:00 am
MANDATORY MEETING
FOR John Abrahams,
Betty’s Pies, & Ellen
Anderson Race
9:00 am
Great River Energy
Marathon Start
(course closes at 3:00 pm)
9:00 am
John Abrahams
Marathon Unlimited
Composite Class Start
9:00 am
Ellen Anderson Race Start
(course closes at 2:00 pm)
9:15 am
Betty’s Pies Race Start
(course closes at 1:00 pm)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm 2-Hour Friends & Family Tour
10:00 am to 12:00 pm SUP Instructional Tour
10:00 am to 3:00 pm Youth Open Paddling
10:00 am to 3:30 pm Kayak & SUP Demo (for
adults and youth over 16)
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Brown Bag Fundraiser
Ticket Sales
11:00 am to 3:00 pm Youth Sprint Races
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm 2-Hour Friends & Family Tour
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm SUP Instructional Tour
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Paddle Clinic for Women
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Safety and Rescue Clinic
4:00 pm Brown Bag Winners Posted &
Announced at Registration
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Hors d’oeuvres and Music
at Registration Tent
5:00 pm Award Ceremony at Registration Tent
Sunday, August 9
9:00 am to 11:00 pm 9:00 am to 12:30 pm 9:00 am to 12:30 pm 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Two Harbors Kayak Festival
4604 Glenwood
Duluth, MN 55804
Ellen Anderson 10-Mile Race l Youth Activities l Food & Fun