No TV Coverage Of Kenduskeag Race
April 03, 2009, 09:13 AMcancellations, coverage, Kenduskeag, media, radio, televisionPermalink
No need to set the VCR or Tivo this year if you are doing the race.
WABI-TV (Channel 5 in Bangor) has decided not to provide television coverage of the 2009 Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race due to budget priorities. (Story here)
The race will be broadcast on the radio and streamed on the web, however:
"For the 13th straight year, Bangor all-sports radio station WZON (620 AM) will provide live coverage of the race on radio. It will also stream live coverage on the internet (www.zoneradio.com). Coverage will start at 8 a.m."
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Bangor Daily News Race Video & Article
April 21, 2008, 07:49 PMHolyoke, Kenduskeag, media, videoPermalinkKenduskeag Water Lookin' Good For All Paddlers!
April 18, 2008, 03:15 PMHolyoke, Kenduskeag, media, news, stream reports, water levelsPermalinkOver 700 paddlers are registered for the 2008 race, not counting race day registrations!
Powerhouse paddlers Robert Lang (eleven time winner of the Kenduskeag) is returning to the Kenduskeag this year, and Trevor McLean will be participating in this year's race as well.
And from today's Bangor Daily News, quoting Bangor Parks & Recreation director Tracy Willette:
"I think the stream is at a pretty good level for everybody. Not too low, not too high," Willette said. "I think it’s going to be a pretty good course for everybody. I think the technical paddlers, the experienced paddlers, will enjoy it, and I think the beginners and recreational paddlers will have a good course to run."
Read the rest of John Holyoke's article here for more information and last-minute tips!
Powerhouse paddlers Robert Lang (eleven time winner of the Kenduskeag) is returning to the Kenduskeag this year, and Trevor McLean will be participating in this year's race as well.
And from today's Bangor Daily News, quoting Bangor Parks & Recreation director Tracy Willette:
"I think the stream is at a pretty good level for everybody. Not too low, not too high," Willette said. "I think it’s going to be a pretty good course for everybody. I think the technical paddlers, the experienced paddlers, will enjoy it, and I think the beginners and recreational paddlers will have a good course to run."
Read the rest of John Holyoke's article here for more information and last-minute tips!
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A Passel Of Race Prep Information
April 13, 2008, 04:40 PMarticles, BDN, Holyoke, media, news, paddle smart, StroutPermalink
Jeff Owen of MaCKRO leads the Kenduskeag
sessions at the Paddle Smart event in Bangor
on April 12, 2008.
In case you were not able to attend Paddle Smart 2008 this past weekend which featured special Kenduskeag-related sessions, I took some notes and have posted them on the information page on my canoe race website. I hope you find this information helpful in prepping for the race next Saturday.
By the way, if you'd like to scout out the stream from Six Mile Falls to downtown Bangor in your boat, members of MaCKRO will be hosting an informal paddling event on Friday, April 18. Meet up with other paddlers near the finish line in downtown Bangor (near the Sea Dog) at 4pm. You'll go to Six Mile Falls and paddle (at your own pace and skill level) back to town.
Jeff Strout of the Bangor Daily News wrote a handy article about choosing a kayak that is right for you. So if you are in the market for a new kayak (heck, even if you're not) read Jeff's article here.
John Holyoke (also from the BDN) wrote an article a few days after last year's race - and his article is worth revisiting nearly a year later. "Sage Advice From a River Vulture" can be found here.
Profiles In Paddling: Reinhard Zollitsch
April 07, 2008, 06:32 AMcanoe, media, paddlers, profiles, ZollitschPermalinkNice article in the Bangor Daily news this past weekend about solo sea canoe adventurer Reinhard Zollitsch. (read the article here)
Last year I helped Reinhard develop a website which chronicles his epic solo trips on the open ocean in a Verlen Kruger SEA WIND canoe. The website features Reinhard's travel writing and photography spanning twelve years. Truly, an inspiration on many levels.
At 68 years young, Reinhard's next solo trip will take him to the western shores of Newfoundland this summer. A veteran of the Kenduskeag, Reinhard plans to do the 2008 race with his daughter Brenda, a race veteran in her own right.
Grab your favorite beverage and visit Zollitsch Canoe Adventures. There is much to read and think about in this website. This is a good one to bookmark.
Last year I helped Reinhard develop a website which chronicles his epic solo trips on the open ocean in a Verlen Kruger SEA WIND canoe. The website features Reinhard's travel writing and photography spanning twelve years. Truly, an inspiration on many levels.
At 68 years young, Reinhard's next solo trip will take him to the western shores of Newfoundland this summer. A veteran of the Kenduskeag, Reinhard plans to do the 2008 race with his daughter Brenda, a race veteran in her own right.
Grab your favorite beverage and visit Zollitsch Canoe Adventures. There is much to read and think about in this website. This is a good one to bookmark.
2008 Kenduskeag TV & Internet Coverage
April 04, 2008, 04:04 PMinternet, Kenduskeag, media, stream, television, WABIPermalink
WABI-TV5 Bangor (CBS affiliate) will be broadcasting the race from the bridge at Six Mile Falls this year, and there will be a live internet stream available at www.watchmainesports.com for $9.95.
To get you stoked, there's a video clip of an Old Town Canoe advertisement combined with a short WABI-TV race promo here.
Other Race Photos & Videos
May 07, 2007, 03:36 PMmedia, miscellaneous, photos, videoPermalinkAs we await the race results (should be released any day now) I thought I would take a moment to post some interesting photos and videos from other folks.
Check out this photo gallery from Rhesá Gordon:
Rhesá Gordon - near the finish line in downtown Bangor
And take a look at these videos on YouTube. Pretty cool stuff.
40th Annual Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race - here's a nifty ten minute video of last year's race by MaineMVP.
Sparky Bob's Six Mile Helmet Cam Video - This guy straps a video camera to his helmet just before heading into the maelstrom of Six Mile Falls. Cool first-person viewpoint of the rapids and Sparky's rescue. (Warning: there is some rather, umm.."salty" language in portions of this video...as you might well imagine).
Check out this photo gallery from Rhesá Gordon:
Rhesá Gordon - near the finish line in downtown Bangor
And take a look at these videos on YouTube. Pretty cool stuff.
40th Annual Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race - here's a nifty ten minute video of last year's race by MaineMVP.
Sparky Bob's Six Mile Helmet Cam Video - This guy straps a video camera to his helmet just before heading into the maelstrom of Six Mile Falls. Cool first-person viewpoint of the rapids and Sparky's rescue. (Warning: there is some rather, umm.."salty" language in portions of this video...as you might well imagine).
Video Clips of the Kenduskeag
April 23, 2007, 06:10 PMmedia, video, water levelsPermalink"High Water Won't Stop Kenduskeag"
April 19, 2007, 12:20 PMmedia, news, updates, water levelsPermalink
"Tracy Willette, the race director and the city’s superintendent of recreation, chuckles about the rumor mill fueled by passion for the area’s biggest whitewater race.
And he assures you, there’s nothing to worry about: The Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race, 41st edition, will go off as planned on Saturday morning."
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