| Florida Paddling Bulletin, 8/31/09 |
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Number 32 newsletter
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Local Events of Note: Thursday morning social paddle; "Meetup" activities Paddling News: Forward Stroke Clinic; USCA Nationals in Pennsylvania; Yukon River 1000; Missouri River 340 and more Events and Races: FCPA races; WaterTribe North Carolina Challenge and Marathon; Blue Springs "Paddle Battle"; Suwannee River Challenge and Marathon and more Marty Sullivan
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LOCAL EVENTS OF NOTE:
Thursday Morning "Social" Paddle
This Thursday, September 3, and every first Thursday we're going to do a "social" paddle instead of our normal gonzo workout paddles. Any and all are welcome. We'll meet at Dinky Dock, Winter Park Ollie Avenue, at 7:00 am. If you've been hesitant to come with your recreational boat or just want to meet up with other paddlers, here's your chance. Bring your own boat and just show up. Sorry, no rentals available this month; probably next month Greg Pflug will be available to rent boats. See the upcoming "Meetup" outings and gatherings at http://www.meetup.com/
PADDLING NEWS: Forward Stroke Clinic
The clinic, held at Dinky Dock last month, was attended by paddlers of varying skills; one student was in a kayak for her second time. The students really applied themselves to learning new, more efficient techniques. To assess their progress, they paddled a measured course before and after the class. In spite of a breeze somewhat hindering their paddling at the end of class, they measured an overall increase in stroke efficiency of 17 percent. United State Canoe Association Nationals
Florida paddlers were well represented at the USCA Nationals in Warren, Pennsylvania in August. Bringing home the gold, silver, bronze, etc. were Bob Dean, Laverne Young, Larry Frederick, John Edwards, Anita Allen, Lee Short, Cindy Vogel, Anke Toth, Jack Toth, Karl Vogel, and Terry Streib. Come to the FCPA Tarpon Springs race, September 19, to hear all the war stories. Yukon River 1000
In the inaugural 1000-mile race, Rod Price and Ardie Olson were the first canoe across the finish line down the Yukon River from the start at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada with a total time of 6 days 8 hours and 54 minutes. That's an average of over 150 miles per day. The next canoe was over 15 hours behind them. They were 5th overall behind 3 tandem kayaks and a voyager 7-man canoe, about 6 1/2 hours behind the overall winners. Of the 19 boats entering the race, 15 finished. Peter Coates organized this event, billed as the "The Longest Canoe and Kayak Race In The World" (I guess they haven't heard of the Ultimate Florida Challenge, 1,200 miles). Missouri River 340
Florida paddlers and WaterTribe members did well in the Missouri River 340 (http://rivermiles.com/mr340/) Paddling Workouts
Our normal paddling workouts on the Winter Park chain of lakes from Dinky Dock are at 7:00 am on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, but changing to a slightly later time soon. Email me to check time. These are workout paddles, however the range of abilities and speed varies. Bring your own boat. Florida Paddling Trails Association
The FPTA, under the leadership of Hank Brooks, has been getting very organized and provides some excellent information on paddling Florida's coastline. The objective is to document a paddling trail completely around the coastline, including camp sites, put-ins, and resupply points. They have published an on-line newsletter, available at http://www. EVENTS AND RACES:
Florida Competition Paddlers Events:
Sep. 19, 2009, Tarpon Springs Puffer Fish Race, Tarpon Spr., FL, Contact Karl/Cindy Vogel, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 727-938-7685 Oct. 4, 2009, 10 am, Santa Fe River Canoe & Kayak Race, Rum Island Park, FL (near White Springs), 12 or 6 miles, Contact Tim Dodge, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 352-371-9428, 352-318-5877 Nov. 1, 2009, 10 am, Paddle of the Pass, Matlacha Park, Pine Island, FL, 10 or 4 miles, Contact Nancy MacPhee 239-707-7275 Dec 5, 2009, Silver River Race/Annual Awards, Silver Springs, FL, 10 miles. Contact Bert and Dick Kloss, 352-546-3950 January 24, 2010, Estero River Race, Estero, FL, 10 miles. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Paula, 239-992-4050 “Kayak (or Canoe) for a Cause” Sat, Sept 19 - Dunnellon Boys&Girls Club, Rainbow River - Dunnellon, FL Regist: 8:00 am First start: 9:00 am . $50 Entry Fee / Lunch incl/ Many prizes. Contact: Nathan Whitt info@
WaterTribe North Carolina Challenge and Marathon, September 24-27, 2009, Cedar Island, North Carolina. Dawn Stewart, who is managing the race along with Kristen Greenaway, says "Full descriptions are on the WaterTribe web site. Check it out on the left sidbar. Come on and join us. These shorter events were put together to allow a Tribe gathering that would lake a bit less time. They are also a perfect start for those considering an Everglades Challenge or Ultimate Florida Challenge next year. Don't just think and dream, JUST DO IT." Registration remains open for these events. 88-mile circuit race (Challenge) or 40-mile circuit (Marathon) starting on the beach on Pamlico Sound at the Cedar Island Driftwood Motel and Campground, around Cedar Island, Neuse River, and Core Sound. The NCC is run as an unsupported, expedition-style adventure race for kayaks, canoes and small boats including sailboats. Although this is a race, many participants are more interested in cruising and adventure. Whether you are a cruiser or racer is up to you; time allows for both. Just getting to the starting line is a major accomplishment. Full details at http://www.watertribe.com ...
4th Annual St. Johns River Paddle Battle, September 26, 8:30 (10-mile) and 9:30 (4-mile). Blue Spring State Park, Deland, organized by me in conjunction with the Park and the Citizens Support Organization. All proceeds go to benefit the park through the Citizens Support Organization. The 4-mile race will proceed upstream (south) from the Park for 2 miles then return downstream. The 10-mile race, as in prior events, will circumnavigate Hontoon Island including the twisty, wild Snake Creek. The major sponsor, Travel Country of Altamonte Springs, is donating a kayak to be raffled; raffle ticket is included with entry fee. Registration forms are available at http://www.floridastateparks.
Paddler’s Rendezvous Indian River, 10/8 to 10/11/09, Indian River Paddle Club/ Kayaks Etc. (772) 794-9900
Suwannee River Challenge and Marathon, October 10, 2009, 52 or 26 miles. This is a fun one. White Springs, FL. More info contact Rod Price 407-227-5606
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Paddle Florida Suwannee River, 10/15 to 10/22/09, see www.paddleflorida.org
PaddleFest in 2009, October 17, 2009. Part of 150th Lighthouse Celebration at Hunting Island State Park, SC. IN THE PARK at the Lagoon at Parking Lot J. contact:
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Fourth annual Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival. Oct. 23 – Nov. 1, 2009, Where: Activities countywide; hubs at Mound House, Fort Myers Beach, and Randell Research Center Pineland. Two weekends of activities with eco-offerings in between, including canoe/kayak regattas, kayak fishing tournament, guided paddling trips, club picnics and outings, archeological activities and cultural sites, learning opportunities, guided walks and bird-watching trips, family fun days, and waterway cleanups and green activities. Web: www.
The purpose of this newsletter is to help people get together for outings and to share information about gear, paddling locations and events, and anything else of interest to the paddling community. There will be no club, corporation, by-laws, or affiliation related to this sharing of information. Postings will be non-solicitous. Email addresses will not be shared without your individual, explicit permission. This approach to information sharing has been wildly successful in the bicycling community, and this newsletter is such an attempt for the paddling community. You may subscribe by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please include your first and last name with your request. Thanks for your interest. Marty Sullivan
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