Get the proper training and get the proper gear necessary - Get prepared with one of our Regional Training Centers to race.

Practice, practice, practice - spend time on the water.

Safety first - the dynamic environment that paddlers face demands a thorough knowledge of safety procedures and rescues.












Register and race in one or all three of the Tune Up Series races.

T-Shirts for all entrants and Prizes
for top finishers

See details

Race in one of our partners regional races












Qualify and race in the 2008 Mayor's Cup. NEW for 2008. Race for a North American best $17,500 in cash and $20,000 in prizes. This year we will be giving away an EPIC Surfski and a THINK Fit!

Purchase your $100 entry fee with paypal.

Register for the 2008 Mayor's Cup
Read the Mayor's Cup race overview

Hosting Sponsor

We Need You

Be a volunteer for The 2008 Mayor's Cup - New York City Kayak Championships.

We would love to hear from you if you are interested in helping out.

send us an email to: volunteers@nymayorscup.com

The Crossings of Metro New York
Your gateway to New York's bridges and tunnels.


Mayor's Cup in NY Times

US Canoe/Kayak

Support the USA Olympic Paddling teams - Aug. 18 - 23 in Beijing, China.

Live Race Coverage

Live coverage of the race at www.surfski.info






Tips from the Pros

Ian Gray

Read Ian Gray's Tip. click here

More Tips from the Pros:
Caroline Brosius
Ginni Callahan
Robert Clegg
Joe Glickman
Ian Gray
Ben Lawry

Joe Shaw
Eric Stiller
Zsolt Szadovszki

Read Round Manhattan Race by Glen Green


New York City Sports Commission