The East Granby EDC is offering free air conditioned shuttle bus rides to the Whitewater Triple Crown New England Kayak Championships in East Granby this Saturday and Sunday, July 20th and 21st.
The shuttles will run continuously between the Center Shops in East Granby (3 Turkey Hills Road) and the Farmington River, about a four mile round trip. Shuttle hours will be from 8AM to 4PM both Saturday and Sunday. The buses, including drivers and fuel, are being donated by Z Parking of East Granby and the East Granby Senior Center. Ample parking will be available at the Center Shops.
The Championship is sponsored by the Whitewater Slalom Foundation and U.S.A. Canoe/Kayak, and takes place at Tariffville Gorge, between East Granby and the Tariffville section of Simsbury. National level competitors compete in three separate events - a wild water race for speed, a whitewater slalom through a series of gates, and freestyle, featuring flips, spins and other amazing feats.
Best viewing is along the East Granby side of the river, but parking there will be limited to competitors, volunteers and support staff. There will be no public parking along Spoonville Road, Tunxis Avenue or the Wynding Hills neighborhood. Spectators expecting to park at viewing area will be turned away.
Sanitary facilities will be available at the site, as well as some limited food and beverages. Fire and ambulance personnel will also be on hand for emergencies. Gio's Restaurant, located at the Center Shops, is donating pizza to the first responders.
For more information about the event, visit www.tvilletriplecrown.com.
East Granby EDC sponsors several events to support our businesses and our community. The EDC also spearheads East Granby Farmers Market - for more information about the market, see www.egfarmersmarket.com or subscribe to the Market blog on Patch at http://granby-eastgranby.patch.com/blogs/east-granby-farmers-market.
