May 2016 - Michigan Canoe Racing Association

Michigan Canoe Racing Association’s May 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
Manistee River 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:
Roscommon Canoe Classic–
May 14-15; Do both races and
be entered into a raffle for a
1000 watt portable generator!
All paddlers who enter the C-1
race will also be eligible for
prizes at the banquet.
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!
Black River Race- - The first
June race, and a great day to
toughen you up for longer
marathons! This race is a
great place to learn wake riding, and paddling in “suck water” similar to later stretches
of the AuSable Marathon.
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.
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
Don’t be
this guy;
order your
MCRA
numbers
from Tom
Cannon
today!
So far, the paddlers have come from far and wide to race in the first races of the MCRA
season. In just two races, we have attracted competition from Wisconsin, Illinois, and
Indiana, as well as from all over Michigan. Upcoming, we have the Roscommon Canoe
Challenge, one of the favorites of local racers. Then we travel to Pt. Huron for the
Black River Race featuring an open water course that is perfect to practice what challenges Michigan Paddlers most– wake riding. For later June, we head to Newaygo for
the PowerPaddle– this year’s mixed bonus race; and the Huron River Challenge– home
to the first mentor and youth races of the year. With two free weekends at the end of
June, supporting these races will add to your marathon success, so much so that races
from all over find them worth the travel. See you on the water– Rebecca Davis
34th Annual Roscommon Canoe Challenge
C2 and C1 Races
Wallace Park ** Roscommon, Michigan
May 14th and 15th 2016
NEW THIS YEAR: Paddlers who do both
the C1 and C2 races are entered in a raffle
to win a 1000 watt portable generator
donated by Family Fare Grocery!!!!
Over $1500 in prizes! Bonuses for Mixed (3
places), Womens, Masters, Seniors, C-1
Youth Bonus for paddlers 19 and under.
Must be an MCRA member to receive
points or prize money.
Schedule of Events
C2 Saturday
• Registration begins at Wallace Park at
8:30 am with the race starting at 11:00
a.m.
• Registration fee $25
• Two Expert 1 heats. Second heat will
start six minutes after the first. Regardless
of heat, it’s all the same race. Expert 2 will
begin shortly after second Expert 1 heat.
Expert 1 Race
One paddler will run to the river where
partner and canoe are waiting
Paddle to Deerhart Valley Road
Clockwise turn around buoy
Paddle to town.
Expert 2 Race
One paddler will run to the river where
partner and canoe is waiting
Paddle to just below Steckert Bridge
Clockwise turn around buoy
Paddle to town
http://www.paddlebrave.com/
Phone: (989) 275-5273 Toll-Free: 1-800681-7092
• Race time is typically 1:20 to 1:50 hours
• Lunch will be served at 3:00 p.m.
• Awards following lunch
MCRA rules apply
C1 Sunday
• Registration begins at Wallace Park at
8:00 a.m. with the race starting at 10:00
a.m.
• Registration fee $15
• Your starting position is determined by
the order in which you’ve registered.
• There will be a fifteen second interval
between each racer.
• Race to just below Steckert Bridge, make
a clockwise turn, then paddle back to town
• Awards to follow conclusion of
The Ausable River Center is Open and admission is free. there is lots of historical
canoe/river things to see.
Verlen Kruger display.
Special Note
THOU SHALT NOT PARK IN THINE CHURCH
PARKING LOT!! Parking is available at Hiawatha Canoe Livery or along the street.
Paddle Brave Livery (on the South Branch)
is open for camping race weekend.
Coffee and baked goods will be provided
during registration each day.
Directions to race start:
From South:
I-75 North
Exit 239
Right onto M-18/E Michigan Hwy
3 miles
Park is located on the left – just past the
Catholic Church
From North:
I-75 South
Exit 244
Left onto W. Federal Hwy/CR 200
3.8 miles
Turn left at light onto Lake Street
.2 miles
Park is located on left – just past the Catholic Church
For more information, contact:
Bill Torongo
torongow@gmail.com (e-mail preferred)
989.275.4035
Klondike Canoe Results 2016
Sponsored by Griff & Son Tree Service, CanDo Contracting, and Vinnie's AuSable Hardware
C-2 Results
Place Time
Paddlers
1. 0:38:24 Josh Sheldon & Ryan Halstead
2. 0:38:47 Mike Davis & Weston Willoughby
3. 0:41:06 Shawn Spallinger & Jon Webb
4. 0:43:07 Bruce Barton & Rebecca Davis
5. 0:43:26 Jerry Killingbeck & Kyle Stonehouse
6. 0:44:19 Ray Yehl & Dan Gary
7. 0:47:34 Sean Brabant & Chris Hewitt
8. 0:47:53 Steve Krantz & Brian Krantz
9. 0:48:25 Amy Solak & Carrie Montgomery
10. 0:49:37 Drew Compau & Lynne Witte
11. 0:50:21 David Phelps & Janet Bradford
12. 0:52:04 Bob Bradford & Justin Bradford
13. 0:53:51 Peggy English & Justin Griffith
14. 1:00:58 Nicole Owens & Frank Taber
15. 1:04:56 Jessica Adkison & Terry Adkison, Jr.
16. DNF Ryan Harris & Hailey Halstead
17. DNF Travis Boik & Erik Lehmann
C-1 Results
Place Time
Paddler (Age-Hometown)
1. 0:44:53
Russ Reker
2. 0:47:55
Rod Matthews
3. 0:51:42
Nate Tate
4. 0:51:51
Mike Hale
5. 0:54:22
Dwight Walker
6. 0:54:30
Rick Gillings
7. 0:54:33
Bernie Tuszynski
8. 0:54:34
L.J. Bourgeois
9. 0:54:40
Jon Thompson
10. 0:56:07
Dan Otremba
11. 0:57:24
Joey Kimsel
12. 0:59:09
Bill Mahaffy
13. 1:00:13
Josh Yehl
14. 1:05:20
George Miner
15. 1:09:19
Vinnie Iler
16. 1:18:48
Pete Simpson
17. DNF
Michael Elenbaas
18. DNF
Cal Hoogerhyde
Klondike 5K Challenge Results
Place Time
Name
1. 0:24:39
Robby Kimsel
2. 0:25:19
Ted Lind
3. 0:25:20
Joey Kimsel
4. 0:28:17
Adriana Taylor
5. 0:28:18
George Morse
6. 0:29:54
Maggie Ward
7. 0:31:39
Jessica Montgomery
8. 0:31:40
Kaylin Griggs
9. 0:31:57
Carrie Montgomery
10. 0:32:14
Amanda Lake
11. 0:43:06
Peggy English
12. 0:46:31
Angela Rogers
13. 0:48:47
Deke Hurlburt
14. 0:48:48
Karen Griggs
15. 0:50:47
Marcie Schriber-Wills
16. 0:50:48
Eden Wills
Klondike 10K Challenge Results
Place Time
Name
1. 0:48:12
Katie Goplerud
2. 0:56:10
Shane Gary
3. 0:56:11
Melissa Krajnik
4. 0:59:39
Melanie Bowie
PowerPaddle
June 11 & 12, 2016
Newaygo, Michigan
Newaygo Nationals Association has had a long standing relationship with the Michigan Canoe Racing Association (“M.C.R.A.”).
As a result, the PowerPaddle has become an important race in the MCRA racing circuit. This year, the PowerPaddle will take
place on Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, 2016. The C-2 rac e on Sunday will feature the MCRA Mixed Bonus race,
where all mixed teams will compete for $1000 prize money, distributed over 17 places. All racers must be an MCRA member
to collect points or prize money, but all are welcome to race. More information to follow in the next newsletter.
2016 Hog Wild Canoe Challenge
C2 Results
Place Paddlers
1. Nick Walton/Ryan Halstead
2. Andy Triebold/Rebecca Davis
3. Pete Mead/Shane MacDowell
4. Matt Meersman/Rich Lauth
5. Mike Davis/Tad Hill
6. Neil Wiesner-Hanks/Weston Willoughby
7. Steve Corlew/Bill Torongo
8. Tim Sheldon/Zach Mack
9. Don Brooks/Al Widing Jr.
10. Jon Webb/Sean Spallinger
11. Clark Kent/Russ Reker
12. Eric Batway/Doug Gillin
13. Bruce Barton/Danny Medina
14. Jody Runyon/Mike Garon
15. Joe Leusby/Mike Hale
16. Sean Casey/Hailey Halstead
17. Joe Johnson/Madelen Johnson
18. Sandy Triebold/Tim Triebold
Black River Race
Saturday June 4, 2016
Time
1:45:35
1:47:36
1:48:11
1:48:46
1:51:07
1:52:33
1:54:40
1:57:58
1:58:46
1:59:12
1:59:53
2:00:03
2:01:16
2:01:30
2:01:42
2:03:14
2:09:28
2:09:37
19. Sean Brabant/Lynne Witte
20. John Lucey/Joe Somero
21. Chris Krey/Ryan Harris
22. Amy Solak/Kathy Jensen
23. Al Duckworth/Doug Van Meter
24. Deb Brax/Ken Streb
25. Jon Thompson/Dwight Walker
Expert II C2 Results
Place Paddlers
1. Burt Tiebold/Roxanne Barton
2. Jessica Adkinson/Nicole Owens
C1 Results
Place Paddler Time
1. Mike Davis
37:24
2. Nick Walton
39:15
3. Steve Corlew
39:19
4. Weston Willoughby
39:31
5. Matt Meersman
39:47
6. Tim Sheldon
40:01
7. Bill Torongo
40:03
8. Bruce Barton
40:06
Suites.
1720 Hancock Street
Riverside boat launch in Port
Port Huron, MI, 48060
Huron, MI- where I-94 crosses 810-987-5999
the Black River
Registration begins at 10 AM
If you'd prefer to camp, the
C-2 Race begins at 11 AM$30 per team
Amateur Race at 2 PM - $10
per person
This race is for local/business
canoe/kayak racers.
Port Huron Township Park is
taking 10% off the normal
rate - just mention you're part
of the race. You can visit
their website here.
For Port Huron racers and
families, free camping is
C-1 Race at 2:30 PM - $15 per available at Ralph Scofield's
home on Friday and Saturboat
day nights. On the River approximately 10 miles NW of
Total of $1500 prize money
awarded between the C-1 & C the race site. They have lots
-2 races.
of parking, lawn and water
and have limited facilities
Must be an MCRA member to available.
receive points and prize money
For more information, visit http://
www.raceblackriver.com/
It has race information,
maps, and sponsors
Call Ralph at 810-385-2790
or 810-523-2100 with any
questions and to let him
know how many to expect
Sponsors:
Young Signs
Wingford Farms
Lodging:
Wier Construction Co.
For those staying in Port Hu- Miller Maytag
ron for the race events, we
Partners:
have arranged for special
Gander Mtn.
rates through Quality Inn &
2:09:54
2:10:42
2:11:15
2:11:19
2:12:18
2:13:33
2:13:50
Time
2:15:28
2:25:48
9. Russ Reker
10. Clark Kent
11. Tad Hill
12. Neil Wiesner-Hanks
13. Danny Medina
14. Jon Webb
15. Jody Runyon
16. Rebecca Davis
17. John Lucey
18. Nate Tate
19. Sean Brabant
20. John Hollands
21. Andy Weeks
22. Bernie Tuszynski
23. LJ Bourgeois
24. Dwight Walker
25. Jon Thompson
26. Ralph Scofield
27. Rob Bable
40:11
40:26.12
40:26.99
40:27
40:36
40:37
40:47
42:25
42:54
43:22
44:07
44:41
44:44
44:54
44:56
45:56
46:29
47:39
48:12
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 availa-
ble. The start for the longer race course begins in Kingston and
follows 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.
9th Annual Huron River Canoe Challenge
June 18th, 2016 at Gallup Park, Ann Arbor
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.
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-
Cheers,
Ontario Paddlers
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
visit us at www.miracing.com or on Facebook at Michigan canoe racing association