03/07/2025
It’s official folks! The Great Canoe Races of Naples are set to return this June 14th at Baker Park. Falling on Flag day, we couldn’t think of a better theme than Stars and Stripes 🇺🇸
Special thanks to for helping us get things set up. Now we’re on the hunt for vendors and sponsors! Know someone? Tag them in the comments below!
We are also introducing an all new sponsored “Naples First Responder’s heat” for all active members of and all emergency services workers.
Racer registration is first come first serve, will go fast, and closes May 14th, so reserve your spot now!
Official website is live, visit for more info!
naplescanoeraces.com
03/02/2025
After months of speculation, planning, and reimagining of a classic Neapolitan tradition, we are proud to reintroduce to you The Great Canoe Races! Pending final approval at the city council meeting on March 5th, we’re set to host this classic event on June 14th at Baker Park. Stay tuned for updates as we will soon be searching for the city’s best and fastest!
05/03/2022
Hello fellow canoers,
It is with a heavy heart that we announce there will not be a Great Dock Canoe Race this year. We truly enjoyed carrying on the tradition for three successful years. Unfortunately, following the setbacks of the pandemic, a number of contributing factors leave us unable to paddle this year. We look forward to helping transition the event to another organization with hopes to keep it going for years to come.
04/16/2021
Hi friends!
Thank you to everyone who messaged us about the Great Dock Canoe Race! It is great to know that it is as important to you as it is to us. Last year, we were forced to cancel the Great Dock Canoe Race. This year, the circumstances surrounding the coronavirus simply made it infeasible to put on the Great Dock Canoe Race that we know and love. We are bummed. We know you are too. BUT, we promise you that we plan on coming back bigger and better than ever. Hang in there with us .... the 2022 Great Dock Canoe Race will be worth the wait!
05/20/2020
Coronavirus may have cancelled the crowd but couldn’t stop these race veterans from competing for the 44th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race crown! Kim Kelsey and Tyson Beebe finished 21:00 and Bill Ervin and AJ Ervin finished 20:50. Tradition lives on and we look forward to getting back to normal with next year’s event.
04/22/2020
Sun shirt giveaway! Pre-order deadline for GDCR 44th Annual Paddles (Pandemic) in Paradise shirts is Monday April 27th. One lucky winner will be randomly chosen to receive a Great Dock Canoe Race Sun Shirt. For your chance to win you must tag three friends in this post AND share from now until Monday’s pre-order deadline.
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To order your shirts please visit https://www.greatdockcanoeraces.com/shop
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04/22/2020