15th annual Save the River Save the Hills kayak regatta
A boater splashes water during the Save the River Save the Hills Kayak Regatta on Sunday, August 12, 2018 along the Niantic River in Waterford. The 15th annual event featured a paddle along the river and the dedication of the new Grimsey Beach on Oswegatchie Road. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
Taylor O'Pasek, 8, visiting from Long Island, climbs into her boat during the Save the River Save the Hills Kayak Regatta on Sunday, August 12, 2018 along the Niantic River in Waterford. The 15th annual event featured a paddle along the river and the dedication of the new Grimsey Beach on Oswegatchie Road. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
Linda Sullivan, of Waterford, moves through the water on a stand up pedal board during the Save the River Save the Hills Kayak Regatta on Sunday, August 12, 2018 along the Niantic River in Waterford. The 15th annual event featured a paddle along the river and the dedication of the new Grimsey Beach on Oswegatchie Road. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
Fred Grimsey speaks as he is honored during the Save the River Save the Hills Kayak Regatta on Sunday, August 12, 2018 along the Niantic River in Waterford. The 15th annual event featured a paddle along the river and the dedication of the new Grimsey Beach, in Fred's honor, on Oswegatchie Road. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
Kisuq Levy, left, and her brother Cacique, members of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, bless the water in the Native American Blessing of the Niantic River during the Save the River Save the Hills Kayak Regatta on Sunday, August 12, 2018 along the Niantic River in Waterford. The 15th annual event featured a paddle along the river and the dedication of the new Grimsey Beach on Oswegatchie Road. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
Boaters listen to speeches during the Save the River Save the Hills Kayak Regatta on Sunday, August 12, 2018 along the Niantic River in Waterford. The 15th annual event featured a paddle along the river and the dedication of the new Grimsey Beach on Oswegatchie Road. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
Fred Grimsey, bottom right, looks out at boats on the water during the Save the River Save the Hills Kayak Regatta on Sunday, August 12, 2018 along the Niantic River in Waterford. The 15th annual event featured a paddle along the river and the dedication of the new Grimsey Beach, in Fred's honor, on Oswegatchie Road. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
Boaters move along the water during the Save the River Save the Hills Kayak Regatta on Sunday, August 12, 2018 along the Niantic River in Waterford. The 15th annual event featured a paddle along the river and the dedication of the new Grimsey Beach on Oswegatchie Road. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
A boater stands up to dance along with music during the Save the River Save the Hills Kayak Regatta on Sunday, August 12, 2018 along the Niantic River in Waterford. The 15th annual event featured a paddle along the river and the dedication of the new Grimsey Beach on Oswegatchie Road. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
Boaters listen to a speech during the Save the River Save the Hills Kayak Regatta on Sunday, August 12, 2018 along the Niantic River in Waterford. The 15th annual event featured a paddle along the river and the dedication of the new Grimsey Beach on Oswegatchie Road. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
