canoe/ kayak races
 

Hey kids, I found some races to keep you motivated to stay in shape this winter. There is the 8 mile Vermilion race on March 28. More info at www.keelhaulers.org. I would like to do this one only because I have not been on the Vermilion River and it could be a future club run. Call it a $15 scouting run with 100 other people ! The other race is on the Grand River on April 24th. More info for that one at www.lakemetropark.com. Both of these races are for recreational boaters with a class for all. ( I would be in K1S- senior, over 50, with kayak up to 14.4 ft).

Vermillion and Grand River
 

Hmmmmm.....these sound interesting!

cmeron county race
 

You also have cameron county race in pa , they had 200 boats last year lots of nice giveways by local artists , 11 miles all downstream and shuttles to get you to the start line

So... did you go?
 

How was it? The 49 degree temp kept me away and I didn't want to be in the rain in 49 degrees.

cameron county race
 

It had beautiful weather I got 2nd out of 18 women in kayaks who where over 40 years old, and faster than all the women under 40and under 20 WEst branch of the Susquehanna river is May 1 and it is the most beautiful paddle through a canyon that has no roads or houses. race cost 15 and you get a shuttle

Congratulations Debra!
 

Good for you! Are you going to the race on the Susquehanna? How far away is it? I'm hoping to go on the Beaver run this Sun. Looks like you can't make Sunday huh?

What class is the Susquehanna?

cameron county race
 

You go Girl, it's always nice to kick some "young butt".

Susquehanna river race
 

The race is on May 1 at 11 am it takes about 3 hrs to get there from Beaver Falls Pa. The kayak classes are women, men in boats under 14 and boats over 14 feet, no age groups. But then young people get beat buy the old people all the time. They had about 35 boats last year and most where not there to race but paddle, the race cost 15 and you get shuttled an outfitter wants 40 to shuttle. The river has alot of rocks not good for fiberglass boats.

Congrats
 

Obviously you have skill and ability to outperform all the others in the race,ad let me add my congratulations also. My question to you is... What are you paddling?... I may be looking at another kayak soon and I am looking for suggestions.

Grand River
 

Just signed up for the Grand River race in 2 week , haven't done that race, any tips? got to leave as soon as I finish have to be at work in Pittsburgh at 2:30
I usually race with my tempest a 17 ft sea kayak plastic the longer and thinner a boat is the faster the boat is, the shorter and fatter a boat is the more stable. Sometimes I use my 13ft Necky, it is much lighter if I have to portage. Plastic is more durable but fiberglass is much faster but you can't hit the rocks or drag it. Kaevlar is lighter and faster and more expensive yet it also cracks.

rescheduling of Lakemetro Parks canoe race
 

Because of low water conditions last week, the Grand River Canoe Race that was scheduled for April 24th, was rescheduled for next Saturday, May 1st. Room will be made at my house for any TCT members the night before so they can be fresh for the race. I will be particapating as well. If interested you may call me at (440) 228-3261 Rich

As of Thursday afternoon, water level in the Grand at 2 1/2', 1 1/2' expected
for the start of the Race Saturday morning.