Canoe Racing

Wednesday, 09 August 2023

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2023 AuSable River Festival features strong numbers for several activities

Crawford County Avalanche 10 Aug 2023

The plan for this year’s new version of the HUP Race – adding the ABC, “Anything But a Canoe” – was to allow competitors to use old HUP boats or anything that would float (other than a canoe or kayak) in order to boost participation ... Kent said the Chamber of Commerce is undecided with regard to next year’s HUP Race and will explore options.

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Former Olympian with Parkinson's to make history as the oldest Brit to travel to space ...

The Daily Mail 10 Aug 2023

VSS Unity (pictured) is Virgin Galactic's spaceplane used for commercial space flights ... He told The Mirror. 'From becoming an Olympian to canoeing between the peaks of Annapurna, to winning a six-day race in the Arctic Circle, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and cycling back down, I've always enjoyed rising to new challenges. READ MORE ... Advertisement ... .

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Race draws paddlers to Tilghman Island

The Star Democrat 09 Aug 2023

TILGHMAN ISLAND — More than 70 competitors brought their stand-up paddle boards, surf ski kayaks and outrigger canoes to Tilghman Island for the first annual The Circumnavigation-Tilghman Island paddle race Sunday morning ... “And as soon as we finished doing that event, we were like, ‘We should make this into a race.’”.

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The Saratogian 09 Aug 2023

CARDBOARD BOAT RACES. Hudson Crossing Park’s 17th Annual Cardboard Boat Races are at Fort Hardy Park on Route 29 in Schuylerville, from 8am to 3pm ... BRANT LAKE CANOE RACE. The North Warren Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce the fourth annual Great Brant Lake Canoe Race ... The race starts at 9.30 am.

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COMING UP: Parades, fairs and festivals in the Winona region

Winona Daily News 08 Aug 2023

Aug. 10-12. Ashley for the Arts, Memorial Park, 551 Memorial Park Drive, Arcadia, Wis. Featuring. REO Speedwagon, Sawyer Brown, Trace Adkins, Jake Owen. Cost ... Information ... Aug. 11-13 ... Coon Creek Canoe Race & Festival, Veterans Memorial Park, Roosevelt St., Coon Valley, Wis ... Canoe race; pancake breakfast; live music ... coonvalley.org/coon-creek-canoe-race ... .

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Paddler teaches about outrigger canoe racing at Kalama Heritage Festival

TDN 07 Aug 2023

One popular tradition featured at the festival was outrigger canoeing, also known as "Hawai'ian Wa'a .". In Hawaiian culture, canoes are more than just vessels ... Trimble said paddlers don't ever step over the canoe, but instead walk around to get in ... Outrigger canoe racing is now considered a sport and enjoyable pastime for all ages.

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Hilo hosts paddling state championship

West Hawaii Today 07 Aug 2023

Steady rain couldn’t kill the vibe at Saturday’s Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association State Championship. Steady rain couldn’t kill the vibe at Saturday’s Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association State Championship ... Keauhou Canoe Club placed third in 2A, grossing 99 points from 12 events.

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AP News Summary at 2:19 p.m. EDT

Caledonian Record 07 Aug 2023

Attacks at US medical centers show why health care is one of the nation's most violent fields. Shootings and other attacks are increasing at hospitals across the U.S., contributing to health care becoming one of the nation's most violent fields ... Canoe Journey brings thousands to Muckleshoot. Rice Farmers Race Buffalo to Bring in Cultivation Season.

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AP Trending SummaryBrief at 2:19 p.m. EDT

Caledonian Record 07 Aug 2023

Boater missing for day and a half rescued off Florida coast in half-submerged boat. ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) — A boater who had been missing for more than a day and a half was rescued off the Florida coast in a half-submerged boat ... Augustine ... VIDEO. Canoe Journey brings thousands to Muckleshoot. Rice Farmers Race Buffalo to Bring in Cultivation Season.

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Wyoming Valley Riverfest, dragon boat races set for next weekend

The Citizens' Voice 06 Aug 2023

Dragon boat races and RiverFest will be packaged together next weekend for an event chock full of fun and environmental education on and along the Susquehanna River in the Wyoming Valley. Due to inclement weather in June, the Riverfront Parks Committee rescheduled a modified version of RiverFest to Saturday, during Dragon Boat Race Weekend.

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Lake to Lake Challenge returning this year

The Sharon Herald 05 Aug 2023

The 30-Mile Challenge is further divided into Long Kayak and Surfski over 18'6", Long Kayak and Surfski 16' to 18'6", and single racing canoes, with each category offering races for both male and female participants. There is also a single tandem racing canoe category for the 30-Mile Challenge.

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Race event sparse in Aug., try paddle option

The Galveston Daily News 04 Aug 2023

There are separate divisions for each type of vessel, including stand-up paddleboard, canoe and kayak, with each type subdivided into “Recreational” and “Race” categories ... Runners who have only encountered male and female categories in races may initially be baffled by the ...

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Lanikai locks sights on fourth straight state paddling crown

Star Advertiser 04 Aug 2023

After combining to win the last 22 outrigger canoe paddling state ...

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Pond-a-thon Returns September 3 To Island Pond

Caledonian Record 04 Aug 2023

The race starts at the Island Pond town beach and the recreation committee welcomes day-of registrations ... day of the race ... Everyone is welcome to stay after the race for The Great Island Pond Canoe Race, and fan favorite, the Human Foosball tournament.

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Sidney broadcaster to join NYS Broadcasters Hall of Fame

The Daily Star 04 Aug 2023

A local radio personality will be inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame on Oct. 26 ... "I had no idea was even nominated ... "It's a special show ... He also enjoys coordinating the broadcast of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta. The 70-mile canoe race needs 15 people stationed along the race course to broadcast results of the race ... 26 ... .