The 53rd Annual Boy Scout White River Canoe Race is off and paddling with the three-day race ending Saturday afternoon in Batesville.
George Latus, Scout leader and race organizer sat down with Gary B. to give a rundown of the race.
The canoes should finish the race on Saturday around 3 p.m.
The public is invited to attend at Riverside Park and cheer the participants on the final stretch to the finish line, which will be located just above Lock & Dam number one.
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