Complete results of the 2003 Adirondack Canoe Classic are found HERE.

The twenty first annual Adirondack Canoe Classic, the 90 mile canoe experience from Old Forge to Saranac Lake, took place September 5 - 7, 2003! The 90 -miler has become the highlight of the paddling year for many canoeists, kayakers, and guideboaters from across the Northeast, and as far away as Texas, Colorado, Montana, and Paris, France. 257 vessels of every paddle - able description raced, endured and toured the original "highways of the Adirondacks" over three challenging, fall foliage filled days. Paddlers wended their way from Old Forge to Blue Mountain Lake on Friday, canoed from Long Lake to Tupper Lake on Saturday, and navigated the Saranac Lake Chain from Fish Creek to Lake Flower on Sunday. 251 boats crossed the Finish Line at the Cedar tree in Prescott Park in Saranac Lake.

The prestigious Terry Healy award, given to the paddler, volunteer or pit crew who best exemplifies the true spirit of the Adirondack Canoe Classic, was presented to Lyn MacAlpine, Francine Perretta, and Sara Merle. Mileage pins were presented to all participants. There were 64 first year paddlers and 2 people, Holly Crouch and Ray Morris, who earned their 21 year pins for paddling in every 90 Miler since its inception in 1983.

The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and The Town of Webb Visitor Information Center host the Adirondack Canoe Classic. WENONAH Canoes and Lake Placid Pub and Brewery sponsor the 100 boats in the Stock Canoe Classes; Ace Kayaks sponsors the Recreational Kayak and 2 person kayak divisions: Eastern Mountain Sports sponsors the Recreational Canoe Classes; Grasse River Boatworks sponsors the Amateur Racing Solo and Tandem Classes; Mississippi Kayaks sponsors the Touring and Unlimited kayak classes, Campmor sponsors the War Canoe Division; Chris Woodward's Adirondack Guideboat Shop sponsors the Guideboat classes, and MAC'S Canoe Livery sponsors the Open Touring Division. Other sponsors include The Old Forge Camping Resort, Whitewater Challengers, Tickner's Moose River Canoes, The Adirondack Arc, TOPS Friendly Markets, Adirondack Bank, and The Blue Moon Cafˇ. Numerous businesses along the route support the traveling three -stage paddling extravaganza.

A hand - picked cadre of volunteers assist race managers, Brian and Grace McDonnell, of MAC'S Canoe Livery, in everything from shuttles to timing and registration to remote location pit stops. Communications support comes from The Red Cross Emergency Radio Response Team. NYS DEC staff provide a safety presence on the water through the three days of the event and provide camping at Lake Eaton and Fish Creek Campgrounds. The emphasis in the 90 Miler is more on the experience, than the competition. A spirit of community, friendship and accomplishment are encouraged.