THE 2007 WILDERNESS VOYAGEURS UPSTREAM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
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, September 15, around
6:15 PM. 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. A donation of $10
is requested for AW if you are only doing this event but not required.
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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