Day Trip: American Open Canoe/Kayak Races

September 28, 2008

American Open Canoe/ Kayak Races

Where: Adventure Sports Center International, 250 Adventure Sports Way, McHenry

When: Friday and Saturday

What: American Open – Canoe/Kayak World Series Final. Features top athletes, including members of the U.S. Canoe/Kayak 2008 Olympic team. Qualification rounds will be held Friday, beginning at 9 a.m.; semi-finals and finals start at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Live music and after-party will follow at the Mountain State Brewery on Sang Run Road. ASCI will have rafting available on Sunday.

How much: Visitors can view qualifying events on Friday for free. Tickets are $10 per car on Saturday. Amateurs are welcome to join the races. Fee is $90 per entry. Contact Nancy Beakes at 301-387-3250 or nbeakes@adventure sportscenter.com.

What's nearby: Wisp Resort Hotel, 296 Marsh Hill Road, McHenry, has rooms available starting at $109. Call 800-462-9477. Deep Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 888-387-5237, offers information on all available lodging options in the area.

Information: 877-300-2724 or go to americanopen.canoeworldseries.com.