Each world series begins following the world championships, and athletes can accumulate points in classic canoe marathon races, world cups and the pinnacle event of the year. The competitors guide to marathon and downriver canoe racing paperback march 22, 2005 on. Mcra 2016 race results michigan canoe racing association. Race categories vary by the number of athletes in the boat, the length of the course, and whether the boat is a canoe or kayak. If you would like to add content to the site reach out to me. This revised edition of canoe racing is packed with the latest informat. If you caught the olympic coverage of flatwater canoe racing last fall you saw the mechanics of well rehearsed and efficient power strokes. Peter heed, the attorney general of new hampshire, is a competitive marathon canoe racer and is a seventime national marathon and whitewater canoe champion. Marathon distances the minimum distances for international races are 20 kilometres 12 mi for men, and 15 kilometres 9. New york marathon canoe racing associationthe racing paddler 1 t. Ultra marathon canoe racing fitness training tips and tricks. Race day visits the bcu british national canoe marathon championships at worcester canoe club. Work on technique going downstream and save your strength for the upstream leg.
Marathon canoe racing uk official site of the british. Hello everyone and congratulations to all on a wonderful season of racing. Marathon racing involves paddling sleek racing craft over long distances, on either the flatwater of lakes, and dams, or the flowing water of a river. In canoeing, having a well executed power stroke is a primary tool, whether youre propelling yourself across flats or working on. Ontario marathon canoe kayak racing association omckra.
Known by its legions of diehard fans simply as the marathon, this event is one of the original ultraendurance events in north america. Rivermiles forum ultra marathon canoe racing fitness. I am sure there would be a substantial speed drop off for ultra marathon length distances. The competitors guide to marathon and downriver canoe racing by peter heed 19920603 mass market paperback january 1, 1852 4. The 71st annual running of one of the greatest canoe races on earth the ausable river canoe marathon is upcoming july 2829, 2018. North american canoe paddler ranking ausable river canoe. Also we sell boats under consignment just contact us and well help you sell your old boat. Canoe racing by peter heed, 9780937921524, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The stern paddler has to call the hut before the canoe starts to turn. Please complete the form by 10pm sunday 7 march to confirm your attendance. Sadly, based on guidance from cdc and the state of illinois, and our concern for the welfare of all paddlers, race support partners, and volunteers, we feel compelled to cancel the race this year.
Marathon racing canoes at stc we buy and sell new and used canoes and kayaks, we try to keep the listing as current as possible but if you dont see what you are looking for give us a call or email. More recent designs of canoe racing paddles will often have a slight bentshaft a concept conceived by gene jensen in the 1950s, but not to the degree used in marathon paddles. The competitors guide to marathon and downriver canoe racing 2 by heed, peter, mansfield, dick isbn. Read canoe racing, was the advice i got from all my racing friends when i got into canoe racing just a few years ago. A few years of canoe racing and few hundred hours of paddling history will more than qualify you to finish the marathon.
Forums mca for sale wanted minnesota canoe association. The distances recognized by the icf for international canoe sprint races are. It is a safe, low impact, high aerobic sport and a great way to develop upper body and core strength. Carter johnson on training for ultra marathon paddling races. He has another racing oriented video clip on youtube prepared for reading canoe club. These are well known canoe racing designs that are built to be both stiff and fast. The usca is dedicated to this lifetime sport and wants to help you meet your paddling goals. Dick mansfield is a writerpublisher based in vermont. You can find a list of all the events by visiting the michigan canoe racing associations web site for a complete schedule of races planned in 2015.
Canoe marathon is a paddling sport in which athletes paddle a kayak doublebladed paddle or canoe singlebladed paddle over a long distance to the finish line. Marathon canoe racing for sale public group facebook. Focus on only 1 or 2 things to reprogram your muscles to the unfamiliar motion. The stroke can be broken down into four phases, which makes it easier for the coach and paddler to discuss. The united states canoe association is a nationwide community of canoe and kayak racers who race hard, train hard, and know how to have fun. Four months to a fourhour marathon,updated, by dave kuehls. Canoe racing nz runs an annual canoe marathon championship hosted by one of its member clubs usually in april. A guide book for the ausable river canoe marathon by dave. Multiple texans had offered to paddle with me while i was down there. The racing paddler march 08 page 4 nymcra 2008 race schedule please note that while all efforts have been taken to provide accurate race information, paddlers should check the nymcra or event website frequently for race updates and additional details. Nymcra stands for new york marathon canoe racing association. The sprint racing handbook includes the competition dates, the rules and regulations for sprint racing and marathon, and all organiser contacts and other.
The original version of this rule book can be found on the. Marathon racing usca competition cruiser the diller designs are time tested and raced by the best, and keep finishing ahead of the rest. These speeds are based on a usca style marathon race though. In the multimedia gallery you can watch anna regaining her status as the worlds leading marathon canoeist at the marathon racing world championships in perth. The sport has a significant technical component that is sure to test your canoeing technique, river. Canoe racing racing welcome minnesota canoe association. Again, these are just my gut feelings on these numbers. Canoe sprint is a sport in which athletes race canoes or kayaks on calm water. Marathon canoe racing council competition rules revised march, 2003, march, 2005, march 2006 article 1 definition of marathon racing in marathon racing, the competitor races over a designated long distance course on water not subject to prescribed standards. Huron river canoe challenge, ann arbor paddle hard chase race, grayling curley memorial canoe race, oscoda spikes challenge race, grayling mio first dam race tahquamenon wilderness canoe race, paradise. Length 18 6 beam 32 beam wl 26 depth 12 draft 3 weight 2856 lbs designed by steve killing this racing c1 is designed to the marathon racing rules and hence the unusual shape. The governing body of marathon canoe racing in the state of michigan.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Paddlers new to canoe racing usually start in the bow because its easier to learn. In 2006 it completed the rare double of winning both the hasler trophy and the spanish house the two most important prizes for teams in marathon racing. Today the premier event is the biannual icf canoe marathon world championships, first held in 1988 in nottingham. It is meant to be completely objective since everything is determined solely by race times. This post is a first one from a mini series on training for long distance paddle races. Many events are raced down sections of river, including currents or portages around obstacles. There arent many books and videos on technique but all you really need is greg. This is specifically aimed at developing marathon skills in preparation for the k1c1 assessment races at reading in 2020. Many highperformance canoe paddlers prefer the feel of a carbonfibre shaft mated to a wooden blade, while nearly all highperformance kayak paddlers use paddles made.
Jensen tandem racing v1 racing canoes clipper canoes. Reading canoe club has long been one of the most successful and influential marathon racing clubs in britain. A renegade path to your fastest marathon, by luke humphrey author, keith hanson. Advanced marathoning 2nd edition, by pete pfitzinger, scott douglas. The competitors guide to marathon and downriver canoe racing paperback march 22, 2005. Mansfield, dick and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The competitors guide to marathon and downriver canoe racing. The competitors guide to marathon and downriver canoe racing 9780937921524 by heed, peter. Savage rivers list of marathon racing canoe models.
Marathon paddling is an exceptional way to develop both strength and aerobic capacity. Please find below the link for the signup form for the first 2020 nts training day, which will be held at reading canoe club on 14 march. Both meet the 327 rule, which states that a canoe must be 27. The sport has a significant technical component that is sure to test your canoeing technique, river knowledge and navigation skills. Marathon kayak and canoe racing video with anna hemmings. Matthew thorntonbrown talks us through the basics of marathon canoeing race day an introduction to marathon canoe racing on vimeo. Race day an introduction to marathon canoe racing on vimeo. This definition appears somewhat frequently and is found in the following acronym finder categories. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It is worth to visit the official site of anna hemmings. Heshe must take the water as he finds it and be prepared, if it is necessary, to. It determines each paddlers competitive ratio, which is a paddlers time compared to the winners time. My name is kevin olson, and i created this site for the marathon canoe racing community. By long distance i mean events like 260 mile texas water safari, missouri river 340, colorado river 100, 300 mile watertribe everglades challenge, or 460 mile yukon river quest.
Canoe sprints are sometimes referred to as flat water racing. While the international canoe federation states the standard distances are up to 30 km, many races are significantly longer. C1 marathon racing canoe 186 bear mountain boat shop. A place to post all your marathon canoe racing items for sale. Neckra seeks to support established and successful community boating programs to facilitate awareness of and interest in marathon and downriver racing.
The new england canoe and kayak racing association is an organization run by volunteers, dedicated to advancing the sport of canoe and kayak racing for paddlers of all skill levels. Shortly after the fireworks of the start, all the paddlers make it back to the start area, jump out of their boats and speed down the designated portage line with coaches, team supporters and spectators enthusiast shouting and screaming. A wide variety of races take place leading up to the marathon. Watch and imitate the experienced racers and listen to how they describe the proper motion. Clipper canoes build two pro tandem racing canoes, the v1 and p3, both designed by eugene jensen. The stern paddler usually sets the course in the river or lake. They have been evolving for the past 25 years into the fastest, best handling c1 marathon racing canoes available today, dominating most c1 races. Training for the ausable river canoe marathon is a year round effort for those who participate. I asked several racers with a potentially different perspective to share their experience. Big races such as the au sable canoe marathon, the general clinton canoe. I originally wrote this in 2016 while sitting in texas hotel room missing the river. Not only is it the perfect book for anyone interested in getting into marathon or downriver canoe racing, but it is a perpetual reference for. The wings just aft of the middle of the boat are now commonplace on mos. About the canoe marathon world seriesthe world series is a series of races designed to crown the leading male and female athletes in the k1 and c1 divisions, who perform consistently well throughout a 12 month period.