Special Events at the Genesee waterways center

Throughout the year, the GWC is host to several paddling and rowing events. 

Lock 32 Whitewater Park Season Opening
Saturday, June 4, 2011
3pm until dusk
Free paddling, whitewater & flatwater demo’s and lessons, BBQ

It’s that time of year again! GWC will be offering free paddling, whitewater, flatwater demo’s and free 1 hour lessons to kick off the season right with our annual party to open the Whitewater Park. Free paddling (for people who have prior whitewater experience).  Join our Kayaking Team, Danny Doran, Brian Page and Paul Twist, for a tour of our facility and of the lock itself!

For more information, contact us!
Phone: 585-328-3960

Armond bassett Canoe & kayak race
Saturday, July 9, 2011

The 7th Annual Armond Bassett Race is a points race for the New York Marathon Canoe Racing Association.  This year it will be a two-day event, attracting paddlers to the Genesee River to compete in a 10-mile marathon and a 3-mile recreational race.  
For more information, contact:
     Kevin Berl           phone 315.986.8361      email k_berl@msn.com
     Tim Henning        phone 315.926.5749      email THenning3@rochester.rr.com

Cycle the Erie Canal Tour
July 10 - 17, 2011

People of all ages from all over the country will be participating in this 11th annual cycling tour, which makes a stop in the City of Rochester at the GWC on July 11th.  The Erie Canal Cycling tour is an 8-day, 400-mile trip across scenic Upstate New York.  For more information or to register for this event, visit Parks & trails New York. 

Lockapalooza
Saturday and Sunday, July 16 & 17, 2011

Lockapalooza is a whitewater kayaking event that takes place at GWC's Lock 32 Whitewater Park in Pittsford, NY. Enjoy this 2-day event with activities and opportunities for people to get out on the water! For more information or to register, please visit our Lockapalooza webpage beginning January 2011!

Paddle with the Pros
August 27, 2011

Free 1 hour lessons, kayak demos, pro tips … more details to follow!

Rochester River Challenge
Saturday, September 17, 2011

The 15th Annual Rochester River Challenge is an inclusive community and Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports event celebrating the sport of outrigger canoeing. It is a full-day affair attracting paddlers to the Genesee River to compete in 400m sprint races. Team up with family, friends, or co-workers for this unique and fun day on the Genesee River!  This event is run by a local non-profit organization, Cape Ability Outrigger Ohana, which specializes in providing outrigger canoeing opportunities for individuals of all abilities. For more information or to register, please visit Cape Ability Outrigger Ohana.  http://www.adaptivecanoeing.org/

Head of the Genesee Regatta
October 8, 9, & 15, 2011

The Head of the Genesee Regatta is a two-day event offers rowing and sculling races for scholastic, collegiate, Masters and corporate crews.  The regatta coincides with the City of Rochester's River Romance Weekend!  To register, visit Regatta Central.