The Indiana Division of the United States Canoe Association would like to thank Patt Oakley for her support of the Wabash River Marathon canoe and kayak races.

Fine weather and fair water created a great day for racing.  The temperatures were hot in the low 90's, but typical for late July.  The water level was 3,600 cfs and 3.6 feet at the Lafayette gage.  Special thanks to Roger Crisp, Diane Crisp, and Ann Bennett for all their help and support on the day of the race.

The results of the races are as follows:

Saturday, July 29, 2006
Morning Races
7 miles

Sea Kayak Women:
Sonja Gilman - 1:04:41

C-1 Cruiser:
Gene Bennett - 1:03:58
Jim Anderson - 1:06:03
Frank Tinsley - 1:08:43
Bob Stwalley - 1:23:12

K-1 Downriver Kayak:
Steve Peterson - 1:03:38
Guy Gilman - 1:05:54
Betsy Arnold - 1:10:05
Brent Ernsberger - 1:23:54

Recreational Kayak:  - 6 miles
Roger Crisp - 0:48:52

Recreational C-1: - 6 miles
Bill Arnold - 0:51:35



Afternoon Races
10 miles

Men's Sea Kayak:
Steve Peterson - 1:17:00
Guy Gilman - 1:18:13
Brent Ernsberger - 1:20:35
Betsy Arnold - 1:34:03

ICF Kayak:
Sonja Gilman - 1:20:44

C-2 Cruiser:
Frank Tinsley & Billy Hudson - 1:17:44 (pro 1:19:02)
Gene Bennett (solo) - 1:20:04

C-2 USCA Standard:
Steve Evertson & Kurt Begue - 1:24:38

C-2 Mixed Cruiser:
Patt Oakley & Bill Arnold - 1:25:39

The races sponsers 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!
Patt Oakley