Looking Ahead To Some Other Canoe Races
May 01, 2008, 05:50 PMAroostook, canoe, kayak, Mackro, maine, Meduxnekeag, racesPermalink
The Kenduskeag was a great way for many paddlers to welcome in the spring season. So now what?
Well, there are plenty of other races held in Maine which are on the near horizon:
5/3 - Meduxnekeag River Race - (8 miles, Houlton)
And how about this one:
5/10 - 5/11 - Aroostook River 60 Mile Canoe & Kayak Race (60 miles, Ashland to Ft. Fairfield - can be completed in one or two days.)
For more information about all of these races and many other races held in Maine, please visit MaCKRO's race calendar.
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Four Whitewater Races Just Around The Bend
March 20, 2008, 08:37 AMapril, maine, march, passy, races, St. GeorgePermalink
Today is the first day of spring. Technically. And here are four races in Maine leading up to the Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race on April 19.
Saturday, March 29 - St. George River Race (Searsmont) - 11am. Three miles of dead water, 1-mile rapids, 2-miles dead water and curves with one Class III drop. This race has Class II-III rapids + or - depending on the water level. Phone 338-4598.
Editor's Note 3/30/08: St. George River Race photos and video have been posted on the Village Soup website.
Saturday, April 5 - Passy River Race (Belfast) - 11am. Race starts at the Littlefield Farm, first mile is flat water with many curves. Course passes under a cement bridge to another mile of flat water followed by a short stretch of Class II rapids. A 2-mile stretch of flat water to the Rolerson’s bridge, then Class I, II and III whitewater for a mile and a half, leading to a flat-water stretch to the finish. Phone 338-4598.
NOTE: for the St. George River Race, organizer Dale Cross provided this additional information:
- The St. George River is ready to be run and at a very safe level as of Tuesday, March 18.
- Free hats available to all who register.
- Free DVDs of the race to all who register
- Local cable broadcast (16,000 homes) of the race in the days and weeks following the race
- Special awards / classes for high school / college paddlers and for newcomer paddlers
And for the Passy River Race, Dale provided this additional information:
- Free longsleeve t-shirts available to all who register.
- Free DVDs of the race to all who register
- Free lunch following the race for all who register
- Local cable broadcast (16,000 homes) of the race in the days and weeks following the race
- Special awards / classes for high school / college paddlers and for newcomer paddlers
Saturday, April 12 - Souadabscook Stream Canoe Sprint/Race (Hampden)
9am (sprint), 12pm (race). Phone 234-4521.
Sunday, April 13 - Marsh Stream Sprint and Race (Frankfort - Winterport Snowmobile Club) 9am (sprint), 12pm (race).
Phone 234-2510.
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A Few Upcoming Races (Maine)
March 19, 2007, 01:27 PM2007, calendar, maine, races, schedule, whitewaterPermalink
While we still have to get through iceout, here are a few upcoming races to keep in mind if you'd like a "primer" before the Kenduskeag:
3/31/07 (Saturday) - St. George River Race (Searsmont) - 11am.
Phone 338-4598.
4/07/07 (Saturday) - Passagassawakeag River Race (Belfast) - 11am.
Phone 338-4598.
4/14/07 (Saturday) - Souadabscook Stream Canoe Sprint/Race (Hampden) - 9am (sprint), 12pm (race). Phone 234-4521.
4/15/07 (Sunday) - Marsh Stream Sprint and Race (Frankfort - Winterport Snowmobile Club) - 9am (sprint), 12pm (race). Phone 234-2510.
Check out the Bangor Daily News interview with race organizer Dale Cross (3/20/07). These races are going to be a lot of fun!
Souadabscook Stream Race 2006
April 08, 2006, 07:54 PMcoverage, maine, media, races, sou, souadabscookPermalink
The Souadabscook Sprint & Canoe Race was held as planned this weekend in Hampden, ME. Nice to see that it wasn't cancelled.
Here's a news story about the race from the Bangor Daily News.
Congratulations to Jeff Sands!
Last but not least, here's a link to my 2006 Sou photo galleries.
St. George and Passy River Races Cancelled
March 30, 2006, 12:15 AMcancellations, maine, news, races, updatesPermalink
Unfortunately, both the St. George and Passy River races have been cancelled due to low water levels. Both races were tentatively scheduled for this weekend (April 1st & 2nd). No word on the status of races scheduled in the near future; it's still too early to tell. Stay tuned - I'll post updates as they become available.
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