Powers Outdoors
and the M.C.R.A.
present
Powerpaddle
2006
June 17 & 18
Newaygo, Michigan
Schedule of Events
Saturday, June 17: C1 expert and amateur. Registration at 2:00, briefing
at 2:30, race at 3:00. Also a Standard Class C1, K1 And K2 for those
with recreational canoes and Kayaks Awards at Powers Outdoors following
race.
Sunday, June 18: C2 Expert 1 and C2 Expert 2 Registration at 8:00,
briefing at 8:30, race at 9:00. Also Standard Class C2 for those with
Recreational canoes, Recreational Classes based on canoe length. Awards at
Powers Outdoors following race. T-shirts to all participants. At approximately
1:00 pm Fledgling races on Croton Pond at the same start point as the C2 Race;
time 10 min Banana split to winners all others a small Sunday.
Course
C2 expert and amateur: Start on Croton Pond (approximately nine miles
east of Newaygo) next to the hydroelectric plant. Paddle across the
pond to a bouy, counter clockwise to the Island then counter clockwise around
the Island then back to the dam. Portage dam on the right and carry
to the river. Paddle downriver to Newaygo and finish at River Front
Park in downtown Newaygo. Race time is approximately two hours.
C1: Running Start at the pine st boat launch for expert. Wet start
for standard and kayak. Race time is approximately 1.5 hours
Fees Pre
reg dayof
C2 expert $25 $35
C2 expert 2 $20 $30
C1 $10 $15
C2 Standard $15 $25
K1 $10 $15
K2 $20 $30
Preregistration from 5/13 to 6/10
Awards
C2 expert $1,000.00
total
C1 $750.00
purse
Amateur prizes
to 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Standard Trophies to
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Kayak Trophies
to 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Bonuses to expert divisions, 1st
women, 1st mixed, 1st master, 1st
senior
Please note this is an endurance event and not for the casual paddler.
Participants are on their own once the race is under way and must be fully
prepared for any occurrence. Proper hydration will be needed. Also every
paddler must have a coast guard approved life vest and a whistle.
Pre-Registration Forms:
C1 Entry Form (PDF Document)
C2 Entry Form (PDF Document)
Race Coordinator Martin Ecker
Phone: 231-759-7239 Email: canoe2u@verizon.net
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