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Potsdam town board approves agreement to host dragon boat races in Postwood

Onshore festival will have music, food, games

POTSDAM — Town council members and Supervisor Marty Miller have approved a license agreement between Clarkson University and the town to allow the college to host its annual dragon boat races …

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Potsdam town board approves agreement to host dragon boat races in Postwood

Onshore festival will have music, food, games

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POTSDAM — Town council members and Supervisor Marty Miller have approved a license agreement between Clarkson University and the town to allow the college to host its annual dragon boat races and festival at Postwood Park Beach.

The town board granted Clarkson a revocable license to use Postwood to set-up and host the races in the park for a period of four days, from July 11-14, with the race itself being held July 13.

The 4th annual Raquette River Dragon Boat Race will feature competitions between 25 boats manned by teams of 22 (20 paddlers, one steerer and one drummer). The crews will race in two heats against other teams to compete for the top time.

Meanwhile, an onshore all day festival featuring local vendors, food and live entertainment will be set up in Postwood Park.

Planned activities include a corn hole tournament, kayak and paddle board rental, playground and beach volleyball, face painting and temporary tattoos, DJ providing music and a mini health fair. Food trucks will be onsite and local crafters will be selling their wares.

The day will kick off at 8:30 a.m. with an "eye dotting" ceremony to "waken the dragons." Races will conclude around 1 and be followed by an awards ceremony.

The onshore festival will continue until 5 p.m.

The event is organized by Clarkson University, with Potsdam Town Recreation Department, to raise money to support mission trips, health initiatives, experiential learning, community service outreach and health education.

For more information and to register visit https://sites.clarkson.edu/dragon-boat/ .

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