All events
April
Vohandu Marathon
One of the toughest and most beautiful canoeing marathons in Europe. Place – Vohanduriver, Estonia.
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Traditional competition for water tourists “Amata”
The oldest water tourism competition in Latvia with 50 years of history. Amata gathers hundreads of professional paddlers, amateurs, beginners and their supporters to challenge Amata riffles when the river flows at its fastest speed. Place – Amata district.
Gauja XXL
It is a multi-event complex also for non-professionals witha 310 km individual race (the longest kayaking marathonin Europe) and with a 420 km team relay – the longest andonly one competition of this kind in the world (confirmed byGuinness Book of Records). Time – Late April, early May.Place – Gaujariver
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May
Garfish Festival
Garfish trolling competition, fish and handicraft fair,competition for the best fish dish. Place –Hiiumaa.
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Carnival and opening of the paddling season
It’s a colourful and joyful party on Gaujariver with beautifullydecorated canoes or other paddling gears. It’s also acompetition of attractiveness, originality and creativity. Place – Gaujariver.
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Canoe march “Abuls-Gauja”
“Canoe march” is an opening event of the tourism season inValmiera and the region. It starts near Brenguļi brewery onthe shore of Abuls and ends near Valmiermuiža brewery witha Gourmet’s barbecue. Place – from BrenguļitoValmiera.
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River festival in Ape
This is a traditional water tourism and culture event whichhas been held in Ape for several years already. Place – Ape district.
June
Pedeli Boat Rally
Boat Rally is a part of the Valga-Valkatwintown festival. You arewelcome to take part in the competetion on a canoe, boat or aself-made float! Creativity in costumes and self-made floatswill be appreciated. Place – Valga, Valgacounty.
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Water Festival “Watergate”
Festival focuses on music and sport, and welcomes all of theactive festival guests with their surfing boards or runningshoes. Place – Pärnu.
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Riga Paddling Marathon
The distance consists of few cycles around city center, the islands of the river. This distance has some elementsof competition and orienteering. Place –Daugavariver and Riga City channel, Latvia
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July
Poltsamaa river marathon
Marathon with various distances and categoriess that aresuitable and fun for everyone. Place – Poltsamaariver, Estonia.
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Suislepa Boat Day
Yearly festival with competitions, concerts and activities forfamilies, and a boat parade from the mouth of Ohne River toSuislepaRiver. Place – Suislepa Village, Viljandicounty.
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Rouge Water Party and Boat Race
Rubber boat race on the lakes of Rõugewherethe contestants have to row across five lakes and carry theirrubber boat to cross the ground between the lakes. Place – Rõuge, Estonia.
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The Moonsund Regatta
The Moonsund Regatta (MuhuVäina) is both an EstonianOpen Offshore Sailing Championship and the oldest sailingregatta in Estonia. Place – Muhuväin, Hiiumaa.
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August
Kuressaare Maritime Days
A diverse music and entertainment programme: concerts,boats and yachts exhibition, handicraft fair, flotsam market,sporting events, activities for children, traditional seafood andmuch more. Place – Kuressaare, Saaremaa
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Leigo Lake Music Festival
An unparalleled festival in the whole of Europe where the unionof beautiful nature and music gives some unique experiences. Place – Lutike, Valga County.
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River Emajogi Festival
Emajogi River deserves a festival so that people would cometogether once a year to have fun and watch ships drifting alongthe river in a long row. Place – Tartu.
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“SalacasMauciens”
The idea is simple – canoeing on Salacariver from beginningto its end. It is an amazing trip down this river during the nighttime without any stops and camping. That’s a challenge for thebrave, skilled and strong. Place – Salacariver.
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Roja river celebration
Roja river festival invites watertourism enthusiasts who areseeking for a journey along one of the most beautiful rivers inNorthKurzeme. Place – Rojariver, Latvia.
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October
“Bārtaskartupelis”
“Bārtapotatoe” is one of the most popular canoeing eventsduring the autumn season where participants race 21kmfrom Bārta to Nīca villages. After completing the distance,participants can enjoy the beauty of an autumn afternoon, havesome hot soup and relax in sauna. Place –Bārtariver.
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