June 2016 - Michigan Canoe Racing Association

Michigan Canoe Racing Association’s June 2016 Newsletter
Tentative 2016 MCRA Schedule
April 2-3 *
Klondike
Justin Giffith 989-820-5196 riverjustin@gmail.com
April 30
Hog Wild Canoe Challenge
Michael Davis 989-370-0782 mikedavis56@hotmail.com
April 30*
Hugh Heward Challenge
Kruger Memorial Fundraiser www.verlenkrugermemorial.org
May 14-15
Roscommon
Bill Torongo
torongow@gmail.com
June 4
Black River Race
Jim Wier
jimwier@firststep.net
June 11-12
Power Paddle
Gabe Slominski (773) 983-3103 gabriel@NewaygoNationals.org
June 18
Huron River Canoe Challenge Tim Feldkamp (734) 668-7049 aacx19@yahoo.com
July 9-10
Paddle Hard Chase Race
Hailey Halstead 989-710-0155
July 16-17
Harry Curley Memorial
Justin Griffith 989-820-5196 riverjustin@gmail.com
July 23-24
Spikes Challenge Paddlers Tribute John Lucey
jclucey46@gmail.com
July 30-31*
AuSable River Canoe Marathon
http://www.ausablecanoemarathon.org
August 12-14* USCA Nationals
Peter Heed http://www.newenglandnationals.org
pheed72@gmail.com
August 27-28 Mio's "First Dam" Canoe Race Peg Smutek
989-826-5382
September 17 Tahquamenon Wilderness RaceCecilia Woolever 906-492-3325 Cecia@haberconstruction.com
*Non-points race
What’s Happening:
C-1 race prize raffle– New
this year– for every C-1 race
on the MCRA you complete,
your name will be entered in a
drawing with prizes from
sponsors and supporters. The
MCRA will be donating a paddle to the raffle!
Do you like taking pictures?
The MCRA is always looking
for pictures of races to share
on the Facebook page. If you
have some shots from a race,
please contact Rebecca Davis
and she will help to upload the
photos.
Newaygo Power Paddle– The
Mixed Bonus Race for the year,
as well as a full length C1 race.
With a large purse, women’s
events (C1, C2, Mixed), and
great camping this is a perfect
family weekend!
Huron River Canoe Challenge– The C-1 State Championship race, providing one of
the most diverse courses on
the circuit in beautiful, spectator (bike) friendly Gallup
Park.
Paddle Hard Chase Race–
This 2 Day stage race features
$2500 in prizes. Sign up early
to save on entry.
Board of Directors
President– Lynne Witte
Vice President– Pete Mead
Treasurer/ Insurance– Cheryl Lucey
Secretary-/ Newsletter– Rebecca Davis
Membership/ Numbers– Tom Cannon
Times Secretary– Weston Willoughby
Monument Committee– Bob Bradford
Michael Davis
Sean Brabant
USCA Delegate- Chris Hewitt
Dwight Walker
Webmaster– Doug Heady
586-201-5695
989-710-0224
989-348-0148
517-227-4794
517-332-1701
lynnewitte@juno.com
PMead@kpschools.com
jclucey46@gmail.com
canoe_run_ski@hotmail.com
thomascannon@Juno.com
989-745-5165
34willou@gmail.com
810-664-8005 nnavigator00@aol.com
989-370-0782
989-205-1369
989-751-4324
mikedavis56@hotmail.com
Sean.g.brabant@gmail.com
hewittc08@gmail.com
269-330-5302 canoeracer27@yahoo.com
dheady@gmail.com
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June is a busy month on the MCRA schedule, boasting races that push Michigan Paddlers to test their limits. The Newaygo Power Paddle features this
year’s mixed bonus race, where mixed teams compete for a purse equal to
the men’s payout. We then travel to the Huron River Canoe Challenge for
the C-1 State Championships. After two weekends off, returning to the
schedule is the Paddle Hard Chase Race– a 2 day cumulative time competition where the first team across the finish line day 2 takes home the top
prize. These races test your mettle and are great for conditioning to compete your best in July. See you on the water– Rebecca Davis
Black River Canoe Race 2016
Port Huron, Michigan
C2
Place Team Time
1. Christophe Proulx/Ryan Halstead1:47:30
2. Nick Walton/Tad Hill
1:47:59
3. Tim Chapple/Matt Meersman 1:51:06
4. Mike Davis/Rebecca Davis
1:51:08
5. Wesley Dean/Weston Willoughby1:51:57
6. Mike Bradford/Russ Reker
1:53:03
7. Rich Lauth/Zack Mack
1:53:04
8. Jason Hatfield/Mike Hale
1:55:17
9. Bruce Barton/Clark Kent
1:57:59
10. Eric Batway/Doug Gillin
1:58:10
11. Ryan Bennett/Todd Bennett
1:59:19
12. Stan Anusiewicz/Dave Johnston2:02:15
13. Roy Sowersby/Mike Garon
2:03:42
14. John Hollands/Ralph Scofield
15. Sean Brabant/Chris Krey
16. Levi Kornelli/Ty Jenson
17. Tom Cannon/Lynne Witte
18. Jon Thompson/Dwight Walker
19. Andy Weeks/Paddi Thornburg
20. Nicole Owens/Rodney Elliot
21. John Hunter/Phil Misiak
22. Bill Mahaffy/Justin Griffith
C-1
Place Paddler
Time
1. Nick Walton
0:41:08
2. Mike Davis
0:42:27
3. Weston Willoughby
0:42:41
4. Tim Chapple
0:42:55
5. Mike Bradford
0:42:56
6. Tad Hill
0:43:02
2:03:42
2:05:10
2:05:32
2:06:00
2:10:30
2:13:26
2:22:22
2:23:14
2:27:52
7. Christophe Proulx
8. Jason Hatfield
9. Russ Reker
10. Tim McClure
11. Rebecca Davis
12. Stan Anusiewicz
13. Roy Sowersby
14. Tom Cannon
15. John Hollands
16. Robert Bable
17. Bill Mahafey
18. Norman Staniszewski
19. Ralph Scofield
20. Andrew Weeks
21. Paddi Thornburg
0:43:18
0:43:23
0:44:10
0:45:04
0:46:09
0:47:40
0:47:48
0:48:23
0:48:47
0:49:18
0:49:54
0:50:00
0:50:11
0:52:03
0:57:34
The 34th Annual
ROSCOMMON CANOE CLASSIC
C2 Expert 1 Results
Place Team Time
1. Josh Sheldon/Ryan Halstead
2. Andy Triebold/Rebecca Davis
3. Mike Davis/Weston Willoughby
4. Pete Mead/Shane McDowell
5. Flash Marsh/Matt Meersman
6. Nick Walton/Zach Mack
7. Ted Smutek/Matt Gabriel
8. Tim Chappel/Jeff Kolka
9. Mike Bradford/Jason Hatfield
10. Russ Reker/Tim Triebold
11. Eric Batway/Doug Gillin
12. Hailey Halstead/Rich Lauth
13. Tim McClure/Jon Webb
14. Sean Brabant/Mike Hale
15. Mike Garon/Wesley Dean
16. Jerry Killingbeck/Rod Mathews
17. Todd Bennett/Ryan Bennett
18. Drew Campau/Lynne Witte
19. Tad Hill/Katie Treston
20. Bill Torongo/Glenn Walquist
21. Bruce Barton/Amy Solak
22. Fred Mills/Don Brooks
23. Danny Medina/Tony Medina
24. Joel Mack/Kyle Stonehouse
1:25:57
1:26:14
1:26:23
1:30:37
1:30:52
1:32:28
1:33:17
1:34:12
1:35:11
1:37:42
1:37:45
1:37:55
1:38:58
1:39:00
1:39:15
1:40:14
1:40:32
1:41:26
1:41:48
1:42:10
1:42:55
1:42:59
1:43:00
1:45:34
25. John Lucey/Joe Somero
1:46:38
26. Justin Griffith/Bill Mahaffy
1:48:29
27. Mike Taylor/Roy Sowersby
1:48:32
28. Jon Thompson/Dwight Walker 1:50:14
29. Steve Krantz/Brian Krantz
1:51:22
30. Andrew Weeks/Patti Thornburg1:56:08
31. Bob Bradford/Janet Bradford 1:59:41
C2 Expert 2 Results
Place Team Time
1. Mark Rowe/Lauren Frye
1:22:40
2. Steve Moelter/Cadia Hofmann 1:24:34
3. Zack Osga/Hunter Ventline
1:26:46
4. Patrick Witt/Collin Blair
1:29:41
5. Nickie Owens/Frank Taber
1:29:48
6. Lee Scheffler/Gary Gage
1:32:27
C1 Results
Place Paddler Time
1. Mike Davis
1:02:35
2. John Kasik
1:04:57
3. Shane McDowell
1:05:35
4. Matt Meersman
1:06:05
5. Bill Torongo
1:06:26
6. Nick Walton
1:06:27
7. Weston Willoughby
1:06:30
8. Tim Chapple
1:06:35
9. Jeff Kolka
1:01:37
10. Mike Bradford
1:08:14
11. Russ Reker
1:08:19
Over the years, you may have noticed a number of Canadian paddlers crossing the border to challenge some classic marathon paddling races such as the General Clinton. The reality is a growing generation of new marathon paddlers is emerging in Canada. The nearby Province of Ontario is evidence of this as it’s quickly becoming
home to both new and classic marathon paddling events. With more
than 12 races sanctioned by the provincial sport body last year, 4
races in particular should stand out to you. All four races stand out in
Ontario because they make up a paddling points series (oupps.ca).
The Big East River X(BEX) is held in June and is a combination of lake and river, upstream and down. At 40 km (~25 miles) in
length the race course has adequate water, no portages but tests
your technical skills with endless switchbacks in the upper section of
the course. The race has grown over the last 3 years and is treated
by some as a warm up to its big brother the Muskoka River X.
The NBMCA Mattawa River Canoe Race is 64 km (~40 miles)
in length along the historic Mattawa River which was a major exploration and trade route in early North America. Last year marked the
400th anniversary that Samuel De Champlain passed through the
course, and this year will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the race.
The course includes up to 12 portages, some of which are rugged.
The dinner and awards ceremony afterwards in the Mattawa should
not be missed.
The Kingston to Ottawa Canoe Race (K20) is up to 200 km
(~124 miles) in distance with a number of shorter distances available. The start for the longer race course begins in Kingston and fol-
12. Matt Gabriel
13. Tad Hill
14. Jason Hatfield
15. Bruce Barton
16. Jon Webb
17. Clark Kent
18. Rebecca Davis
19. Rod Mathews
20. Jim Anderson
21. Fred Mills
22. John Lucey
23. Tom Cannon
24. Tim McClure
25. Mike Hale
26. Dwight Walker
27. Sean Brabant
28. Glenn Wallquist
29. Bernie Tuszynski
30. Andrew Weeks
31. Jon Thompson
32. Rick Gillings
33. Bob Bradford
34. Justin Griffith
35. Paddi Thornburg
C1 Shorty Results
Place Paddler Time
1. Cal Hoogerhyde
2. Jerry Lambert
1:08:36
1:08:37
1:08:45
1:09:51
1:09:57
1:09:58
1:12:51
1:13:45
1:14:35
1:15:13
1:15:44
1:17:15
1:17:27
1:17:56
1:18:13
1:18:28
1:18:57
1:21:38
1:21:51
1:23:03
1:23:07
1:23:13
1:25:41
1:30:44
0:38:00
0:46:43
lows the historic Rideau canal right to the Canadian capital city of
Ottawa. As an important recreational waterway route is marked by
navigation buoys and winds it way through farmers fields, bedrock,
lakes and a canal system over numerous portages which are mainly
around historic locks. With an “unlimited” category, this would be a
great race to challenge in a C4.
The Muskoka River X (MRX) is held in September and considered an expedition paddling race. With a variety of distances
ranging from 80 km to 220 km (137 miles) including up to 34 portages, competitors must paddle unsupported and carrying mandatory
supplies while navigating by map and compass. The course follows
the historic and scenic Muskoka River watershed, is rugged in nature,
and combines lake water with upstream and downstream paddling.
The word often used to describe the MRX is epic.
If you’re looking for a new challenge and enjoy pushing
your limits on the water, its a great time to take advantage of the
exchange rate and compete in marathon paddling in Ontario. If you
have any questions regarding marathon paddling races in please consult with Ontario Marathon Canoe and Kayak Racing Association
(OMCKRA), the race websites or contact the race organizers directly.
Cheers,
Ontario Paddlers
9th Annual Huron River Canoe Challenge
June 18th, 2016 at Gallup Park, Ann Arbor
Registration for all events is at the Benard L. Maas Shelter
The Huron River Challenge is a sanctioned paddling event of the
Michigan Canoe Racing Association designed to bring an exciting
day of canoe racing to the Huron River in Ann Arbor.
Event Schedule:
C-1 Professional Race (10:00am) $15.00 [$10 pre-registration]
The kickoff to the Huron River Canoe Challenge will feature 25 – 30
solo canoes in a 6 mile race around Geddes Pond. This event will
begin at 10:00 am with a mass start in Gallup Park and feature 1
large lap between US23 and Furstenburg Nature Area. Registration
begins at 9:00 am at the Benard L. Maas Shelter.
C-2 Professional Race (12:30 pm) $30.00/boat [$20 pre- registra-
tion]
(Expert 2 $20.00/boat [$15 pre- registration])
The highlight event of the Huron River Canoe Challenge will feature
over 30 professional canoe racing teams competing in a “marathon
style” event. The course is 15 miles long and includes a portage at
the Geddes Dam. This event will begin with a mass start in Gallup
Park. Registration is at the Benard L. Maas Shelter.
Mentor Race (After C-2 Race) $FREE
The Mentor Race will commence upon the completion of the C-2
race. The race course will be a short circuit on Geddes Pond.
Food and Awards (3 PM) (After C-2 Race)
Join us for lunch and awards following the races.
For Preregistration, please Postmark by June 4th, 2015.
Entry form available at www.miracing.com, under race schedule
and event info.
9:20am - C-2 Mixed Start
Newaygo Nationals Association is thrilled to again partner with the 9:25am – C2 Men Start
11:30am – 12:30pm – Racers Finish at Henning Park
Michigan Canoe Racing Association (“M.C.R.A.”) to bring you this
1:00pm – Lunch Provided for Racers and families by RiverStop Café
year’s PowerPaddle. The PowerPaddle will take place on 2 days:
at Shaw Park (Next to Henning Park)
Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, 2016. Race HQ for this
1:15pm – PowerPaddle Day 1 & 2 Awards at Shaw Park
Event is located at the DuChemin Park Pavilion (Croton Pond Boat
Launch) at 5439 Washington Street, Newaygo MI 49337. All partici- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------pants will receive a competitor t-shirt and complimentary beer
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TIMES ON THIS SCHEDULE ARE SUBJECT
after you finish your race from the new Newaygo Brewing Co (21
TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VERIFY YOUR START TIME
and older). Cash prizes will also be awarded and racers and their
AT RACE HQ IN DuCHEMIN PARK EACH DAY TO CONFIRM.
families should stick around for the awards ceremony on Sunday
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------where a lunch provided by RiverStop Café will be provided. For
-------additional information please visit our FaceBook or website at
OTHER INFORMATION:
www.NewaygoNationals.org or call 231-414-7567.
Attendance at pre-race meetings is mandatory. Each contestant
Saturday, June 11: PowerPaddle (DAY 1)
must have a US Coast Guard approved PFD in their craft at all times
9:00am – Registration Opens: DuChemin Park in Croton (Croton
while competing in paddling Events.
Pond Boat Launch) Race HQ
Inclement Weather: Befor e Event star ts, if thunder is hear d
and/or lightning seen from an approaching thunderstorm, the racers,
9:45am – Racer Meeting; (Race HQ)
race helpers, and spectators shall take proper shelter and wait until
10:05am- C-1 Women Start
immediate threat has dissipated or Race HQ has issued the ALL
10:10am - C-1 Men Start
CLEAR. Once a race has started, if lightning is seen and/or you
12:00 – 1:00pm – Racers finish at Henning Park
hear loud thunder; get off the water immediately and seek proper
Sunday, June 12: PowerPaddle (DAY 2)
shelter. In the event of a WEATHER EMERGENCY the race may
8:00am – Registration Opens: DuChemin Park in Croton (Croton
be called off and the race clocks may be stopped.
Pond Boat Launch) Race HQ
Waiver of Liability: All r acer s/par ticipants must r ead, under stand and sign a Waiver to be allowed to compete in any of the
9:00am – Racer Meeting; (Race HQ)
Events associated with the PowerPaddle. You will not be allowed to
9:15am - C-2 Women Start
participate if you have not completed a valid waiver.
2016 PowerPaddle Schedule of Events
- Race will be approximately 2.5-3 hours, and will end down
steam at CCC Bridge (landing will be marked with a finish line
sign).
- The Manistee River is filled with obstacle and challenging all
Schedule of Events
racers should be cautious while racing.
Saturday July 9 race will start at McIntyre’s Landing (the first - Maps will also be provided for spots for spectators to watch
beach access before the camp sites on your left). M-72 & McIn- along the course and so racers can be aware of the course layout.
tyre’s Landing Road 6.3 miles West of Grayling Grayling, MI
Paddle Hard: One free drink token will be given to all races
49738.
21yrs. of age and older on Saturday night following the race. A
Expert 2 will begin at 9:20am
token will also be given to paddlers for free cheesy bread on
Expert 1 will begin at 9:30am
Sunday during the awards.
- This portion of the race will take approximately 1.5-2 hours
Awards: Awards will be held at Paddle Hard Brewery
with a gunshot start. Paddlers will race out to identified buoy
(downtown) Grayling Mi 49738 on Sunday.
boat. After rounding the buoy boat racers will head towards
designated portage. After completion of the portage racers will Cost of Race:
race counter clockwise around the perimeter of the entire lake Expert 1: $40 pre-entryndfee, $50 day of race fee **Early Registration will end July 2 ** (Please send early registration to
which will be marked with numbered boats that will be easily
information provided below)
identified. You MUST round EVERY numbered boat on the
Expert 2: $10 per person
right side or be disqualified.
Paddle Hard Chase Race
July 9 and 10, 2016
$2,500 Purse!
- Campsites will be available for rent
- Spectators will have easily accessible watching points with a
map of these locations
Sunday July 10 race will begin at 9am at Shel-Haven Canoe
Livery, 11852 West M-72 HWY Grayling Mi 49738
- Racers will start in a chase race format both Expert-1 and Expert-2 will go at the same time 9am.
- Racers will be directed into the water in the order of the previous day finishing times.
*Paddlers are welcome to do one day if they cannot attend both
but cost will be the same as if they were racing both days. If
persons choose to race Manistee since it is the chase race format they will need to start at the end of the pack.
For more information & mailing early entries:
Hailey Halstead
900 Richardson Rd Grayling Mi 49738
Phone: 1-989-710-0155
Email: Hailey_McMahon09@hotmail.com
Looking to buy or sell Equipment- Look no further than the Facebook page Marathon Canoe Racing for Sale
Rebecca Davis
22940 H Drive South
Homer, MI 49245