Garrett Black and Gordon Ross compete in the Sandy River Canoe and Kayak Race on Saturday between Strong and Fairfbanks.

A kayaker competes in the Sandy River Canoe and Kayak Race on Saturday between Strong and Fairbanks.

Ray Wirth paddles through the finish line while competing in the Sandy River Canoe and Kayak Race on Saturday in Fairbanks.

Jack Burke, bow, and Ashton Mabee, stern, paddle through the finish line in the Sandy River Canoe and Kayak Race on Saturday in Strong.

A mixed group utilize a large SUP board as they compete in the Sandy River Canoe and Kayak Race on Saturday between Strong and Fairbanks.

A mixed group utilize a large SUP board as they compete in the Sandy River Canoe and Kayak Race on Saturday between Strong and Fairbanks.

Jack Burk, bow, and Ashton Mabee, stern, glide their canoe past spectators at the finish line of the Sandy River Canoe and Kayak Race on Saturday in Fairbanks.

River Robertson carries the strength of the canoe with his father Ralph at the bow as they carry their canoe to their waiting car after competing in the Sandy River Canoe and Kayak Race on Saturday in Strong.

Ralph Robertson places his canoe atop his Nisaan sedan after competing in the Sandy River Canoe and Kayak Race on Saturday in Strong.