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Wilson Island Marathon, Trent River
Friday October 16th 2009

Description

This 21 km fun half marathon caps the distance rowing season in Central Canada. The marathon is a circle around Wilson Island formed by the Trent River and a backwash. The backwash is sheltered and calm rowing no matter what mother nature throws us. In contrast, Percy’s Reach on the Trent River can be challenging. Come prepared for all types of weather.

Contact Information

Organized by Maxine Walker, 613-969-0942
Sponsored by Quinte Rowing Club

Marathon Course

  • Challenging 20 km course around Wilson Island
  • All races will be in Hudson T11 Touring Boats
  • Rowers will navigate through tight turns, a maze of bulrushes, 2 bridges with low clearance and open faster moving water
  • Race to the finish for a barbeque with hot dogs, hamburgers and hot chocolate
  • 1st heat starts at 10:00 am, with the 2nd heat starting at 12:00 noon
  • Time to socialize while waiting for others to complete the course.

Entry Fees

  • $30 PER PERSON (includes a burger and drink following race)
  • $15 PER PERSON (if a crew brings their own T11)

Deadline

Entry forms to be received no later than Wednesday, October 14, 2009

 

NOTE: If you are having difficulty completing a crew, or you are the only one from your club who is interested, let me know and I will do my best to facilitate the completion of mixed club crews.

 

 

All entries will be timed, with the winning crew in each event receiving gold medallions, provided there is a minimum of two entries in the event.

As this is a last row of the season for many of us, we like to make this a >fun event= as well.  You are encouraged to give your crew an interesting name and perhaps ‘dress-up' for the event. Come prepared to have a good time.

As those of you who have participated in the past know, Mother Nature tends to provide us with additional challenges on race day. I have no idea what it may be this year, but I can tell you that right now there are no clumps of reeds jammed under the bridge, and it=s a little early to have a prediction of snow for that day

 

Find out all the detailed informations along with the entry form here

Inquire about this tour

Send a message to the organizer, be sure to provide a correct email address so the organizer can get back to you promptly.

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