USCA National Canoe & Kayak Championships hit the Susquehanna River
Kayakers prepare to set off on Friday morning.
Canoeists are seen from the Jay Street Bridge as they begin the first leg of their race on Friday morning.
Kayakers prepare to take off in the West Branch of the Susquehanna River near the Lockport Boat Launch.
Canoeists are seen from the Jay Street Bridge as they begin the first leg of their race on Friday morning.
Race Director Deb Glover speaks to canoe and kayakers prior to the races on Friday morning.
Kayakers prepare to take off in the West Branch of the Susquehanna River near the Lockport Boat Launch.
Kayakers prepare to take off in the West Branch of the Susquehanna River near the Lockport Boat Launch.
Kayakers prepare to take off in the West Branch of the Susquehanna River near the Lockport Boat Launch.
Kayakers and Canoeists begin the first leg of their race on Friday morning.
Kayakers prepare to set off on Friday morning.
Canoeists are seen from the Jay Street Bridge as they begin the first leg of their race on Friday morning.
Kayakers prepare to take off in the West Branch of the Susquehanna River near the Lockport Boat Launch.
Canoeists are seen from the Jay Street Bridge as they begin the first leg of their race on Friday morning.
Race Director Deb Glover speaks to canoe and kayakers prior to the races on Friday morning.
Kayakers prepare to take off in the West Branch of the Susquehanna River near the Lockport Boat Launch.
Kayakers prepare to take off in the West Branch of the Susquehanna River near the Lockport Boat Launch.
Kayakers prepare to take off in the West Branch of the Susquehanna River near the Lockport Boat Launch.
Kayakers and Canoeists begin the first leg of their race on Friday morning.
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CHASE BOTTORF / THE EXPRESS
The United States Canoe Association kicks off for the first day of races today. Over 70 boats took to the water for the national competition. Races took place, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Each race was separated between single and double person kayaks and canoes. Competitors began at the Lockport Boat Launch and proceeded up to the rapids of the West Branch of the Susquehanna. Racers then loop back around to the boat launch either one or twice, depending on the race.