45th Sugar Creek Canoe Race
Saturday, April 28, 2007

Indiana’s Oldest Race
(Weather cancellation reschedule Saturday, May 5, 2007)

Sponsored by the Indiana Division of the United States Canoe Association in cooperation with Clements Canoes Outdoor Center, Crawfordsville Parks & Recreation Department and the Montgomery County Visitor’s Bureau.

Location: Crawfordsville Trailhead Park on Sugar Creek

Click here for:  Map to START!
Click here for:  Map to FINISH!
Aerial Photo of:  Race Start!

Click here for: CURRENT WATER LEVEL DATA:     03339500 Sugar Creek at Crawfordsville
Click here for: NOAA Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service for Sugar Creek
Click here for: Indiana Outfitters Website - Information on Sugar Creek

Course:
Trailhead Park to Deere’s Mill Covered Bridge, a distance of 12 miles. Excellent water and beautiful scenery.

Shuttle:  Will leave for Deere’s Mill at 11:00AM for those who want to get vehicles spotted early. Shuttle available after race.

Registration: Opens 12:00 PM - must register ½ hr before your race.

Fees: Costs per person, USCA members $20, Adults rec. classes $10,

Under age 15:   $5.

Schedule of Events:

1:00 PM recreational boats.
C-2 Adult/Youth
C-2 Adult Men and/or Mixed
K-l Recreational Adult; M or F
K-l Junior M or F

1:15 PM USCA events
C-l Men Cruiser
C-2 Mixed Cruiser
C-2 Men Cruiser
C-2 Men Standard
C-2 Women Cruiser
C-2 Alum.
K-l Downriver (M and F)
K-l Sea Kayak (M and F)
K-1 Open (M and F)

Rules: Rec boats max length 18.5'- alumn., plastic, fiberglass etc.
Any boat propelled by a double blade paddle will be considered a kayak.  Designs subject to race official discretion. USCA boats under USCA rules and point system. Pro-boats (3x27) can run in the cruiser classes.  Youth 5-14; Junior 15-18. Participants must sign waiver of liability,
have USCG approved life vest & whistle. Minors must have parent or guardian’s written consent.

Awards at conclusion of race at Deer’s Mill finish.

Information:
Bob Stwalley (765) 362-3875
stwalleyfarms@wico.net

Clements Canoe Outdoor Center - (765) 435-2416

Park & Rec Dept. - (765) 364-5175

Montgomery County Visitor’s Bureau - (765) 362-5200