Donald Patneaude Memorial Towpath Regatta

Date

Thursday, June 18. 2026

Contact

Phone 518-257-6562 or 518-225-0193

Email bruce.blinnknapp@gmail.com

About

Approximately 4.5 mile out-and-back course on the Mohawk River from Kiwanis Park in Rotterdam Junction.  A fun race sponsored by the Northern New York Paddlers and Schenectady Wintersports Club.  Come join us and see if you can win a highly coveted vial of Mohawk River water or a cookie from Isla's Divine Desserts!

Rules / notes

PFDs are required

Entry forms and waivers available at the race or email race director in advance

Location

Mohawk River at Kiwanis Park - Route 5S in Rotterdam Junction (between Schenectady and Amsterdam) – family-friendly location for viewing, picnicking, biking, running, fishing, rollerblading, etc.

Start and finish: https://goo.gl/maps/xzrkLiFqPaAUAx617

Registration deadline, start time

Registration on-site starts at 5:30 PM

Safety briefing at 6:15 PM

Race starts at 6:30 PM

Entry fee

$ FREE

Course Map

Course map is for informational purposes only, not for navigational use. Course conditions subject to change based on water levels and weather conditions. A map is not a replacement for personal judgement. Click image or blue button below to access map. If viewing on a mobile device and the legend and point descriptions do not appear, rotate your phone from portrait orientation to landscape and then back to portain or try clicking off a point and then back on it.