Powers Outdoors
and the M.C.R.A.
present
Powerpaddle
2007
June 16 & 17
Newaygo, Michigan
Schedule of Events
Saturday, June 16: C1 expert. 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. The fledgling
race will be held after the awards time and place tbd.
Sunday, June 17: 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 .
Course
C2 Expert and Standard: Start on Croton Pond (approximately nine miles
east of Newaygo) next to the hydo-electric plant. Paddle across the
pond 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 Newayago 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
C1 $750.00
C2 Expert 2 $150.00
Standard Trophies to
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Kayak Trophies
to 1st, 2nd, 3rd
The Bonus awards will be Fathers Day oriented. Fathers paddling with their
child will be eligible for a bonus. Father with junior and Father with
Expert will have bonuses to the first three. Likewise the fledgling race
will be a Fathers Day paddle. Fledglings will race with their fathers.
Cash awards to 1st through 7th place. In the event Dad is unable to paddle
temporary adoptions will be allowed.
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 occurance. 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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