Willard Hanmer Guideboat,Canoe & Kayak Races

Willard Hanmer Guideboat,Canoe & Kayak Races THIS YEARS RACE IS ON JULY 5th 2026! Volunteers hope to bring it back to its former glory. Up until 2012, the event ran every Fourth of July weekend.

Kathy and Sue Dyer are leading the Traditions in the Green Side volunteer group, which aim to bring back Saranac Lake’s past events. The race had a Lake Flower loop, followed by a carry into the Saranac River down to the Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club on Bloomingdale Avenue. Spectators cheered on racers from the lake, river banks and bridges along the water. The finish line at the fish and game c

lub mirrored the start with a celebration of families, racers, food, activities and music. The Tradition in the Green Side group is currently seeking volunteers and local sponsors

Check out the link below for photos from today's races! Thank you to all who participated and especially to all the vol...
07/06/2026

Check out the link below for photos from today's races! Thank you to all who participated and especially to all the volunteers who made the races possible. Sue would be very proud. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CrRwxF5XB/

Happy 4th of July! Continue this weekend's celebration at tomorrow's Hanmer Races. Online pre-registration is now close...
07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! Continue this weekend's celebration at tomorrow's Hanmer Races. Online pre-registration is now closed. However, in-person registration will open tomorrow at 8:30 am at RiverFront Park, next to the Lake Flower Boat Launch. The schedule is:
8:30-10:00am: Registration and check in for On Lake- Flat Water events: 2 person guide boat, SUP and Junior Class. Complete waiver and receive boat number.
10:30am: Flatwater races on Lake Flower. Entrant meeting before the start. Two person guideboat, SUP, and Junior classes
10:00am-11:30am: Registration and check in for Down River event: Solo Guide Boat, Canoe, and Kayak. Complete waiver and receive boat number.
12:00pm: Downriver races to the Fish and Game Club. Entrant meeting before the start. Solo guideboat, solo and two-person canoe, solo and two-person kayak, C-4 Racing, Rub-a-Dub
1:30pm: Awards, family friendly festivities, food and beverage vendors, music at the Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club finish line.
See you there!!

Paddling to Saranac Lake for the Hanmer Races and still homeless for the night? 😂 Check out these awesome sponsors who'l...
07/03/2026

Paddling to Saranac Lake for the Hanmer Races and still homeless for the night? 😂 Check out these awesome sponsors who'll give you a place to crash (and stash your paddle)!

Anticipation is mounting with each pre-registration and visitor to the Guideboat Show at the Hotel Saranac. Sunday is sh...
07/02/2026

Anticipation is mounting with each pre-registration and visitor to the Guideboat Show at the Hotel Saranac. Sunday is shaping up to be outstanding for both participants and onlookers. We hope you'll be part of the fun! Our appreciation goes out to Swiss Boat Rentals and Marina for their support.

Race day is Sunday! No question, the water level is plenty high enough for a great trip down-river this year. Get those ...
07/02/2026

Race day is Sunday! No question, the water level is plenty high enough for a great trip down-river this year. Get those pre-registrations in now. Thank you to our sponsor, Rice Furniture. They not only sponsor the race, but Clyde and Sue also take awesome photos of the racers each year. Join us in thanking them.

Some photos from this evening's Guideboat Art Show and the Opening of the Gudeboat Show at the Hotel Saranac. Visitors ...
06/30/2026

Some photos from this evening's Guideboat Art Show and the Opening of the Gudeboat Show at the Hotel Saranac. Visitors are welcome from noon til 8pm daily though July 7.

Join us for a reception opening the Guideboat Show and Guideboat Art Show, Monday, June 29th at 4pm at the Hotel Sarana...
06/29/2026

Join us for a reception opening the Guideboat Show and Guideboat Art Show, Monday, June 29th at 4pm at the Hotel Saranac. We thank Saranac Lake Artworks for coordinating this exhibit.

Pick up all of your last minute padding supplies at one of these great sponsors and don't forget to thank them for their...
06/29/2026

Pick up all of your last minute padding supplies at one of these great sponsors and don't forget to thank them for their support!

Thank you to the Village of Saranac Lake staff for their support in conducting our boat races. We appreciate you!
06/29/2026

Thank you to the Village of Saranac Lake staff for their support in conducting our boat races. We appreciate you!

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