The NSRWA is closely monitoring COVID-19 updates and public health information from leaders in infectious diseases, and is considering every factor that could impact the quality and safety of the Great River Race event. We will continue to share updates with paddlers, staff and volunteers on a regular basis. The NSRWA is adapting its annual […]
Online registration ended Friday, July 12 at 12:00 noon. Day of race (Saturday July 13) registration begins at 8:00am and ends at 9:00am. The race begins at 9:30am. See you on the river! Come join us on the North River and experience one of the most beautiful rivers in Massachusetts. This awesome 7.5 mile race […]
Our heartfelt thanks to our FundRacers and their donors for generously supporting the Great River Race. The funds raised directly benefit our Estuary Explorers program to bring more kids to the rivers. After conferring with the authorities, we had to cancel the race (for the first time in 28 years) due to the threat of […]
This year NSRWA introduced a new component to the upcoming Great River Race. FundRacers will be paddling to raise funds for the Estuary Explorers program. This program brings school-aged youth to the North River estuary to engage in guided scientific explorations through hands-on activities. NSRWA Summer Intern Andrew Staley has pledged that the highest contributor […]
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Quite by accident, I visited two of our state’s Top Ten waterfalls this summer. One weekend in late June, I went to the Berkshires for work. On my way from the turnpike to Sheffield, a picturesque town in Massachusetts’ southwest corner, I passed a sign for Bash Bish Falls, which […]
The Great River Race is a bit of a misnomer. It is an amazing paddling event on the North River, but not everyone that participates is a serious racer. Lots of people take it at their own pace and just enjoy the scenery. For the less serious, but creative paddler, there is also the Best […]
North and South Rivers Watershed Association (NSRWA) partnered with South Shore Vocational Technical High School (SSVT) to come up with this year’s Great River Race logo. The partnership began in 2016 when students from the SSVT Environmental Science class participated in the NSRWA Estuary Explorers program. This year NSRWA collaborated with the Design and Visual […]
It was a beautiful day to be on the river and a great time was had by all! We thank all of our volunteers and sponsors for helping to make the race a big success. Racers came from all over Massachusetts, and from as far away as Georgia, Virginia, Rhode Island, Maryland and Arizona! There […]
In the world of competitive rowing, Craig Wolfe is our own celebrity in residence. Wolfe, a World Masters Rowing Champion, resides in Hull, MA. He and his family have been competing in the NSRWA Great River Race for over 20 years. “The Great River Race has always been a favorite event of ours. So many […]
