Clean Water Classic

Calling all Water Sport Enthusiasts and Nantucket Lovers!

Registration is now OPEN for this year's Clean Water Classic! This exciting fundraising event is open to all experienced or beginner stand-up paddle boarders, kayakers, and canoeists aged 16 and up! Come out and paddle for a purpose with us at Francis Street Beach Saturday June 6th, 2026!

Fundraising and Prizes

Proceeds from the event will support the NLWC’s Water Fund, a fund established in 2017 that is dedicated to supporting NLWC's water quality conservation efforts, such as our eelgrass monitoring and restoration, PFAS research and advocacy, and youth education programs.

In addition to the event registrant fee, all of our participants are encouraged to raise additional funds in advance of the event, from their own sponsors.

There will be prizes awarded to teams and individuals who paddle the fastest and to those who raise the most funds! Participants can fundraise using our JustGiving page, follow the link below to begin raising funds now!

Event Details

All participants should arrive for check-in and to receive their free Patagonia shirt by 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 6th at Francis Street Beach (next to SEA Nantucket Kayak). A mandatory safety briefing will take place promptly at 7:45 am, followed by a staggered launch beginning at 8:00 AM. To ensure a smooth and safe start, vessels will enter the water in stages:

• Canoes launch first
• Kayaks follow
• Paddleboards launch last

After the race, all participants are invited to stay for the finish and awards ceremony, and enjoy post-paddle refreshments generously sponsored by Lemon Press.

Parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Town parking lot and on the Washington Street extension.

In Case of Windy Weather

Please note, as this is a weather-dependent fundraising event -- the date may be postponed to June 7th at 7:30am or cancelled. In the case of cancellation due to winds or extreme weather, your participant fee and contributions will become an entirely tax-deductible donation.

Paddle for a Purpose!

Please join us Saturday June 6th, as we Paddle to Protect Nantucket’s Waters!