hundreds to lend a hand with the cleanup in the aftermath. The community regrouped and rebuilt, and decided to celebrate the comeback by making the most of the mighty Ganaraska River with a yearly race that could very well freeze your butt off.

Viking crews and blackhatted witches steer the 60 or more "crazy crafts" down the Ganaraska River.

Beware of water guns and salty sailors! Come visit Port Hope on Saturday, April 11 and you'll see exactly what we mean.

READY TO RACE?

PARTICIPANT CHECKLIST

SUIT UP

Wetsuits are highly recommended.

SAFETY FIRST

Wear a lifejacket and bring a bailer.

GRAB YOUR PADDLE

The water's fast and you gotta be strong!

COSTUME CONTEST

Now's the time to show off your silly side. We dare you!

FANNYVILLE FINISH

Canoes and kayaks go 16km; crazy crafts go 10km to the downtown finish.

CANOE AND KAYAK RACE

CRAZY CRAFTS RACE