THE 2011
WILDERNESS VOYAGEURS UPSTREAM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday, August 27, 2011
The
Upstream race: it makes grown men cry, sweat, puke and worry that they have to
do it again next year. The rules for the race are simple: start when you hear
the word "go," turn around at the double rock in the pool at the mouth of
Cucumber Run, and head back to the put-in beach. First one wins. Oh yeah, no
walking allowed! The race is part lactic burn and part strategy.
This event, which has been held on the Yough in one form or another for
about the last twenty years, will take place on Saturday, August 27, around 6:15
PM. (Note: In contrast with past years, this is not the same
day as the Falls Race.) The race
is a mass start. The starting line is the gauge at the put-in; the turnaround
points are the twin rocks located in the center of the pool at the bottom of
Entrance Rapid, and the finish line is the starting line–the put-in gauge.
Typical winning times for wildwater boats are 8 minutes; winning times for the
"other boat" class are about 10 minutes. The last racer usually crosses the
finish line 25-30 minutes after the race start. We will have pre-registration
and registration the day of the event. Registration will be free if you also
registered for the Falls event.
Eric Martin of Wilderness Voyageurs will once
again be sponsoring and coordinating this event. Wilderness Voyageurs will also
be providing prizes. For more information contact Eric at 800-272-4141 or eric@wilderness-voyageurs.com.
This
is a very entertaining event, which will also attract a lot of spectators along
the river.
Eric Martin, Owner
Wilderness Voyageurs
Outdoor
Adventure Specialists since 1964
PO Box 97
Ohiopyle, PA
15470
800-272-4141
www.wilderness-voyageurs.com
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