The Peru Gazette

Triple Crown Finale Brings Big Thrills to Plattsburgh City Beach

The final round of the East Coast Watercross Triple Crown is making a splash on the Adirondack Coast August 1–3, 2025, as 100 of the country’s top racers hit the water at Plattsburgh City Beach for a high-octane weekend of jet ski racing, freestyle stunts, and adrenaline-fueled action.

Athletes from Florida, Texas, Wisconsin, Arizona—and even Canada—will take on a wild 30-buoy course in pursuit of podium finishes and their share of a prize pot totaling around $25,000. Triple Crown points have been building all season long, with earlier rounds in Alabama and Michigan. The final stop in Plattsburgh is where it all gets decided.

Racing runs from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day, and spectators can expect fast-paced, edge-of-your-beach-chair excitement from start to finish. While there’s no formal freestyle competition this year, a midday freestyle show will give fans a taste of the jaw-dropping tricks that make this sport so spectacular.

And best of all? It’s totally free to watch (just bring a beach parking pass!). Limited-edition merchandise will be available for purchase on-site, making it easy to bring home a piece of the action.

📍 Location: Plattsburgh City Beach, 4 Beach Road, Plattsburgh, NY
📅 Dates: August 1–3, 2025
🕙 Time:

• Friday, August 1: Practice Day | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday, August 2: Race Day | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Sunday, August 3: Race Day | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM à Be sure to treat yourself to a tasty lunch from the Adirondack Food Therapy food truck—serving up delicious eats on Sunday!

💵 Note: Regular beach parking rates apply.

Whether you’re a die-hard motorsports fan or just looking for an epic way to spend a summer weekend, Watercross at the Beach is one you won’t want to miss.

Learn more at goadirondack.com/watercross! 

Plan your summer getaway now at goadirondack.com and experience why Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Coast are the ultimate freshwater destination for adventure, sport, and family fun.