ConfirmedApr 28, 2027
Steamboat racing
Great Steamboat Race
⌖ Louisville, Kentucky — Ohio River
The Kentucky Derby Festival’s two-hour riverboat competition returns to the Louisville waterfront in 2027.
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ConfirmedOct 13, 2026
Sailing
Sunfish Fleet Racing
⌖ Prospect, Kentucky — Ohio River
One-design Sunfish fleet racing at Louisville Sailing Club’s Ohio River venue.
ConfirmedOct 15, 2026
Sailing
Handicap Fleet Racing
⌖ Prospect, Kentucky — Ohio River
Season-closing listed handicap fleet session on the Ohio River.
ConfirmedOct 17, 2026
Sailing
Thistle Fleet Racing
⌖ Prospect, Kentucky — Ohio River
Thistle class fleet racing at Louisville Sailing Club.
ConfirmedOct 18, 2026
Sailing
Force 5 Fleet Racing
⌖ Prospect, Kentucky — Ohio River
Force 5 fleet racing at Louisville Sailing Club’s river venue.
ConfirmedOct 17–Oct 18, 2026
Sailing
11th Annual Pumpkin Regatta
⌖ Prospect, Kentucky — Ohio River
Two-day autumn sailing regatta hosted by Louisville Sailing Club.
ConfirmedOct 24, 2026
Sailing
Fall Long Distance Race & Poker Run
⌖ Prospect, Kentucky — Ohio River
A season-ending long-distance sailing race and poker run, followed by dinner.
CompletedOct 10, 2026
Rowing
Derby City Head Race
⌖ Louisville, Kentucky — Ohio River
A USRowing-sanctioned 5K head race for junior, collegiate, masters, and adaptive crews.
CompletedOct 3, 2026
Sailing
Bluegrass Highlander Regatta
⌖ Prospect, Kentucky — Ohio River
Highlander class regatta hosted by Louisville Sailing Club.
CompletedSep 20, 2026
Sailing
Mint Julip Regatta
⌖ Prospect, Kentucky — Ohio River
A one-day sailing regatta listed on the club’s official 2026 calendar.
CompletedAug 29, 2026
Sailing
Bluegrass Bourbon & Boats Force 5 Regatta
⌖ Prospect, Kentucky — Ohio River
Force 5 class racing on the Ohio River at Louisville Sailing Club.
CompletedJul 13, 2026
Sailing
Y-Flyer National Championship
⌖ Prospect, Kentucky — Ohio River
The 2026 national championship for the Y-Flyer sailing class.
CompletedAug 1, 2026
Kayak racing · Canoe racing
Ohio River Paddlefest Races
⌖ Cincinnati, Ohio — Ohio River
Nine-mile Seven Bridges and 15.5-mile Anniversary races for canoe, kayak, SUP, and prone paddlers.
CompletedApr 12, 2026
Rowing
Cincinnati Sculling & Collegiate Regatta
⌖ Batavia, Ohio — East Fork Lake
A USRowing-sanctioned spring regatta with collegiate and sculling events.
CompletedJun 6, 2026
Kayak racing · Canoe racing
Bluegrass River Run
⌖ Richmond, Kentucky — Kentucky River
A six-mile competitive paddle race through the Kentucky River corridor.
CompletedSep 12, 2026
Kayak racing · Canoe racing
Hellbender Race on the River
⌖ Frankfort, Kentucky — Kentucky River
A four-mile canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard race from Kelley’s Landing.
CompletedApr 25, 2026
Canoe racing · Kayak racing
Hoosier Regatta
⌖ Noblesville, Indiana — White River
A 12-mile spring canoe and kayak race on Indiana’s White River.
CompletedAug 29, 2026
Canoe racing · Kayak racing
Wabash River Run
⌖ Montezuma, Indiana — Wabash River
An Indiana Division USCA paddling race on the Wabash River.
CompletedJul 3–Jul 5, 2026
Hydroplane racing · Powerboat racing
Madison Regatta & APBA Gold Cup
⌖ Madison, Indiana — Ohio River
Three days of hydroplane racing on the Ohio River, with the 2026 APBA Gold Cup hosted in Madison.
CompletedOct 4, 2026
Steamboat racing
Great Steamboat Race
⌖ Louisville, Kentucky — Ohio River
The annual riverboat competition on the Ohio River featuring the Belle of Louisville and regional riverboats.
CompletedOct 2–Oct 4, 2026
Rowing · Kayak racing
Oklahoma Regatta Festival
⌖ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — Oklahoma River
Three days of racing featuring Head of the Oklahoma, league championships, and nighttime sprints on the Oklahoma River.
CompletedJul 20–Jul 25, 2026
Canoe racing · Kayak racing
ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships
⌖ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — RIVERSPORT Rapids
International canoe slalom competition at the purpose-built whitewater center adjacent to the Oklahoma River.
Date PendingDATE PENDING
Rowing · Kayak racing
Stars & Stripes River Festival
⌖ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — Oklahoma River
A recurring day of rowing, kayaking, dragon boat, and rafting competition. The organizer has not announced the next date.
Date PendingDATE PENDING
Rowing
RIVERSPORT Rowing League — 2027 Spring Season
⌖ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — Oklahoma River
The organizer is inviting interest for the 2027 spring season; competition dates have not yet been announced.
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