A Family-Friendly Canoe/Kayak Event
Cannon River, Northfield Minnesota
July 4, 2007
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Basic Information
This
canoe/kayak event is designed:
· to be a family-friendly fourth of july event
· to increase awareness and use of the cannon river
· as a fundraiser to benefit the cannon river watershed partnership
There are
two ways you can paddle your canoe or kayak in the paddle classic
A fun at-your-own-pace Race
A competitive Race
Participants
will put their canoes/kayaks In the cannon river at the 5th street
bridge (Ames Park) in downtown Northfield.
This is an up-and-back course. The course starts in downtown Northfield between the 5th and 7th street bridges, then goes upstream towards Dundas, then there is a turnaround near Sechlar park, then the participants will paddle back and finish near the starting point in downtown Northfield. (Note: The competitive race will either go all the way to Dundas and back, or half way to Dundas and back twice.)
See
Frequently asked questions section for more details.
Event Registration
Register online
by following this link
Or
Email Carl
Arnold at carnold@lampelaw.com
and he will email you a registration form and waiver.
Or
Register
on-site (5th street bridge at ames park) by 9:30 am on the 4th
of july (additional $5.00 per person)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I bring my canoe/kayak on the 4th of
july?
Bring your
canoe/kayak to the old ames mill parking lot off highway 3 or across the river
in the public parking across from the municipal liquor store. Either way, you will be bringing your
canoe/kayak to the west side (hw 3 side) of the 5th street bridge
where it crosses the cannon river.
When should
I plan to be at the 5th street bridge with my canoe/kayak?
Between
9 and 9:30
The
event starts at 10am
Same
day registration ends at 9:30.
Do I need
my own equipment or is there equipment available to rent?
Each participant must bring their own equipment. There will not be equipment (canoes/kayaks,
life jackets, paddles, shoes) for rent.
What safety
equipment is required?
Each
participant must wear a life jacket and shoes or sandals.
Volunteers and Sponsors
For more
information about volunteering, donations or sponsorship, Contact Rachel
Hintzman at (651-233-4295) or Charlie Skinner at (507-581-1248).
We can
always use volunteers the day of the race to help carry canoes/kayaks and
organize/direct participants.
This is a
fundraiser for the cannon river watershed partnership, so
sponsorships/donations are encouraged.
Photos
Course Map
Last revised June 13, 2007