St. Lawrence Valley Paddlers
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Canton and Madrid Race Photos by Joanne
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Paddle the Valley ~
April - September
Next SLVP Meeting Feb. 3
Input for agenda and items of concern to
Steve Coffin (jigsawsc@yahoo.com)
~~ 2010 SLVP Race & Event Schedule~~
Scrambles ~ Wednesdays April 21-Sept
Little River Ramble ~ April 18 (1:00pm)
Canton Canoe Weekend ~ May 1 &2
Madrid Canoe Regatta ~ June 12 & 13
Remington II ~ Sept. 4
Banquet ~ Oct. 3
Duathlons ~ June 16, July 14, Aug 18
Possible NEW Long Boat Race ~ 55 miles
RACE NEWS:
Congratulations to
Holly Reynolds
2009 USCA
C-1 Woman's Champ
C-2 Women's Champ
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Big Brother is watching!
The NYS DEC has enacted a new regulation which you may (or, may not) wish to read about. In a nutshell, all persons in any craft less than 21 feet in length (yes, including canoes and kayaks) on any waters between 1 November and May Day (1 May -- not the old distress term) MUST be wearing an approved personal flotation device or be subject to a ($100.00) fine.
Participants in the April 2010 SLVP Scrambles and Little River Ramble are reminded that this DEC law applies to them.
Canton Canoe Weekend's 2009 fundraiser raffle netted $400 and four boxes of donated food which was split between the Canton Neighborhood Center and Church and Community Center's food pantries. Brian Baxter and Shari Wilcox are the respective directors. Chuck Bolesh, Chairperson of Canton Canoe Weekend makes the presentation.
The 2010 Canton Canoe Weekend fundraiser will begin soon. Support from local and regional businesses is critical for the success of the event and the raffle fundraiser.
50th Canton Canoe Weekend in 2011
In May 2010 the Rushton Memorial Races and Canton Canoe Weekend will be 49 years old. We are beginning to plan for a gala 50th, May 7 & 8, 2011.
Your suggestions and help are welcome to plan for the 50th!!
Do you have old programs or pictures?
Stories to tell?
Do you know one of the original participants or organizers? Are you one of the original organizers or racers? Would you be willing to share your stories about the early Rushton Races?
Do you have an original Rushton canoe or boat that you'd be willing to display?
Or the canoe you raced in an early Rushton Race?
Would you be willing to paddle the original course from Pyrites to Canton?
Would you help organize and run it?
Would you help with river safety during the event?
Original 5-mile course event: Friday evening.
Would you have or host activities at Taylor Park or on Willow Island in Canton?
What educational and fun activities would you suggest for the 50th Rushton Races at the May 7 & 8, 2011 Canton Canoe Weekend?
Contact race director Chuck Bolesh at bolesh1@gmail.com or at PO 284, Canton NY 13617
Canton Canoe Weekend announces new Rushton Relay reduced fee structure for 2010 and a NEW 3-person Kayak relay
Congratulations to the NEW and REVITALIZED
NYMCRA
The BoD and officers have and are continuing to breathe new life into the state organization to the benefit of all. At their recent meeting they did a much needed reorganization of the points system and named the points races for the year.
Canton Canoe Weekend and the Madrid Canoe Regatta were again named as points races. Congratulations to these two events and the volunteers who run them.
Check out the NYMCRA web site for the latest information.
Canoe Points Races:
Also different this year, there will only be 7 races, best 5 out of 7 will count towards your points tabulation.
USPP; Canton; Madrid; Electric City; Armond Basset; Saranac Flatwater Challenge; Newcomb
Kayak Points Races
'Round the Mountain; Madrid, Day 1 (Saturday); Rochester Open Water Challenge; Rochester Armond Bassett Race (Saturday Race); Electric City (Saturday Race); Owasco Lake Challenge; Long Lake Long Boat Regatta
2009 SLVP Banquet:
The annual SLVP Banquet was held Sept 27 at the Madrid Community Center. Due to the rain the Mystery Race was cancelled. A covered dish meal, awards, raffle drawings and SLVP meeting ensued.
AWARDS: Most Improved-Dave Sennett; Buzz Lightyear Award-Chas & Diane Billingsly
RAFFLE: Framed Kennedy Print- Cathy Giglio; GRB Paddle- Dave Thomas; Handmade clock by George & Dotty Hood- Brian Watson
Dennis Pollack Living Memorial Award was presented to the Moulton families(awarded by Roger & Nancy Dempster.) They were recognized for their efforts in the Madrid race, expecially their kindness and attention to everyone as they make the rounds making sure everyone is having fun and the race is running smoothly
Unsure of the effect of the weather on a race? Call the race director.
Contact SLVP
BoD, Race Directors
SLVP BoD meeting Feb. 3
Contact a Board member with issues, concerns, ideas
Sell/Buy
Members: List your "For Sale" paddlesport items here for free.
Also list items you'd like to buy.
Use the on-screen form
Renew now for 2010 race discounts.
bolesh1@gmail.com