51st Wappingers Creek Water Derby
Sat, Apr 25
|Pleasant Valley
Originally started in 1970 by WWII Submariners, this annual race along the Wappingers Creek from Pleasant Valley to Poughkeepsie is returning for its 51st Run.
Time & Location
Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Pleasant Valley, 1554 Main St, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569, USA
About the event
The annual Wappingers Creek Water Derby, an 8 mile canoe and kayak race down the scenic Wappingers Creek will be hosted by the Veterans Sportsmens Association in partnership with the Aquatic Explorers Scuba Club. Originally started in 1970 by WWII Submariners, this annual race along the Wappingers Creek from Pleasant Valley to Poughkeepsie is returning for its 51st Run.
Tickets
Individual Adult Paddler
Individual Adult Paddler (age of 18 on race day and older) with their own canoe or kayak
$25.00
Sale endedIndividual Non-Adult Paddler
Individual Non-Adult Paddler under the age of 18 with their own canoe or kayak (or paddling with a parent or guardian canoe or kayak)
$15.00
Sale endedIndividual Adult Paddler
Individual Adult Paddler (age of 18 on race day and older) with their own canoe or kayak and a limited edition 50th Anniversary Wappingers Creek Water Derby Shirt. Email your Last Name and shirt size to wappingerscreekwaterderby@gmail.com
$50.00
Sale endedIndividual Non Adult Paddler
Individual Non Adult Paddler (below the age of 18 on race day) with their own canoe or kayak and a limited edition 50th Anniversary Wappingers Creek Water Derby Shirt. Email your Last Name and shirt size to wappingerscreekwaterderby@gmail.com
$40.00
Sale endedKayak Rental
One Individual Kayak for the Wappingers Creek Water Derby Race, One Paddle, and One Personal Flotation Device - 9 am Rental (Individual Paddler Race Fee NOT Included)
$25.00
Sale endedKayak Rental
One Individual Kayak for the Wappingers Creek Water Derby Race, One Paddle, and One Personal Flotation Device - 12 Noon Rental (Individual Paddler Race Fee NOT Included)
$25.00
Sale endedKayak Rental
One Individual Kayak for the Wappingers Creek Water Derby Race, One Paddle, and One Personal Flotation Device - 3 pm Rental (Individual Paddler Race Fee NOT Included)
$25.00
Sale endedCanoe Rental
One Canoe Rental for the Wappingers Creek Water Derby Race, One to Three Paddles, and One to Three Personal Flotation Devices - 9 am Rental (Individual Paddler Race Fee NOT Included)
$30.00
Sale endedCanoe Rental
One Canoe Rental for the Wappingers Creek Water Derby Race, One to Three Paddles, and One to Three Personal Flotation Devices - Noon Rental (Individual Paddler Race Fee NOT Included)
$30.00
Sale endedCanoe Rental
One Canoe Rental for the Wappingers Creek Water Derby Race, One to Three Paddles, and One to Three Personal Flotation Devices - 3 pm Rental (Individual Paddler Race Fee NOT Included)
$30.00
Sale endedVeterans Kayak Rental
One Individual Free Kayak Rental for a Military Veteran for the Wappingers Creek Water Derby Race, One Paddle, and One Personal Flotation Device - 9 am Rental (Individual Paddler Race Fee NOT Included). Proof of Veterans Status must be sent to Wappingerscreekwaterderby@gmail.com
$0.00
Sale endedVeterans Kayak Rental
One Individual Free Kayak Rental for a Military Veteran for the Wappingers Creek Water Derby Race, One Paddle, and One Personal Flotation Device - 12 Noon Rental (Individual Paddler Race Fee NOT Included). Proof of Veterans Status must be sent to Wappingerscreekwaterderby@gmail.com
$0.00
Sale endedVeterans Kayak Rental
One Individual Free Kayak Rental for a Military Veteran for the Wappingers Creek Water Derby Race, One Paddle, and One Personal Flotation Device - 3 pm Rental (Individual Paddler Race Fee NOT Included). Proof of Veterans Status must be sent to Wappingerscreekwaterderby@gmail.com
$0.00
Sale endedIndividual Non Paddler
Individual Non Paddler - Come out and support this Veterans Event and your favorite paddler and receive a limited edition 50th Anniversary Wappingers Creek Water Derby Shirt. Email your Last Name and shirt size to wappingerscreekwaterderby@gmail.com
$25.00
Sale endedDerby T-Shirt
Participant Race Shirt
$25.00
Total
$0.00