41st Annual Sugar Creek
Canoe & Kayak Races
Crawfordsville, Indiana

The Indiana Division of the United States Canoe Association held the 41st Annual Sugar Creek Canoe and Kayak Races, on Saturday, April 26, 2003.  Special thanks go out to the individuals who made this race happen, they include: Bob Stwalley, Ann Bennett, Diane Crisp, Crawfordsville Journal Review, Crawfordsville Fire Department and Rescue Team, Indiana DNR representatives.  

The water level for this years race was very good.  There were distinct channels of premium water to be found throughout the course.  Along with the water being in excellent condition, the weather was nearly perfect.  At race time, the temperature was 62 degrees with plenty of sun for everyone.  The water temperature was a cool 52 degrees.

The results of the races are as follows:

Saturday, April 26, 2003
12 mile course

C-2 Recreational: 12 miles
James Hayes & Joel Hatfield - 2:18:04
Cathy Miller & Peter Miller - 2:24:40
Lara Stwalley & Russel Stwalley - 2:25:50

C-2 Adult / Youth: 12 miles
Bryana Demoret & Bob Demoret - 1:56:18
Julianne Demoret & Brad Demoret - 2:39:34
Savannah Demoret & Bill Burgett - 2:42:04

K-1 Recreational Kayak Adult: 12 miles
Bob Stwalley - 1:57:26
Mitch Harmon - 2:13:58
Royce Coffing - 2:16:48

K-1 Jr Recreational Kayak: 12 miles
Jack Stewart - 1:56:07

K-1 Downriver Kayak: 12 miles
Steve Peterson - 1:33:50*
Earl Metzler - 1:34:19

Solo C-1 Men's Cruiser : 12 miles
Bill Kanost - 1:37:15
Tom Thomas - 1:37:25
Gene Bennett - 1:44:48
Terry Pontius - 1:48:13

C-2 Men's Cruiser : 12 miles
Paul Clott & Jim Metz - 1:50:50

C-2 Standard: 12 miles
Roger Stark & John Puetz - 1:54:04
Brian Benson & Kurt Begue - 1:55:48
Ronnie Beach & Mike Beach - 2:04:53

C-2 Mixed Cruiser : 12 miles
Patt Oakley & Roger Crisp - 1:57:10

C-2 Aluminum: 12 miles
George Tinsley & Hilman Culp Jr. - 1:55:53

The races sponsors would like to thank all individuals who participated in this years event. Next year we hope that more participants will bring along friends and boost the numbers. This participation is needed in order to keep our race going strong!  And we guarantee great again weather next year!

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