BANGOR DAILY NEWS • May 8, 2025
A new 15-mile downriver Class II whitewater canoe and kayak race is sparking some buzz among veteran paddlers still deciding whether to make the trek north. The inaugural Tylor Kelly Allagash Dash, slated for 10 a.m. May 18, was recognized by Maine Canoe & Kayak Racing Organization as the 11th race in a 2025 series that awards racers points as it goes along, according to Jake Feener, who is organizing the event with his wife Lisa. The race’s namesake, Tylor Wade Kelly was competitive, racing just about anything — including wooden canoes with wooden paddles he made himself.