THE 2009 WILDERNESS VOYAGEURS UPSTREAM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Upstream race: it makes grown men cry, sweat, puke and worry that
they have to do it again next year. The rules for the race are simple: start
when you hear the word "go," turn around at the double rock in the pool
at the mouth of Cucumber Run, and head back to the put-in beach. First one
wins. Oh yeah, no walking allowed! The race is part lactic burn and part
strategy.
This event, which has been held on the Yough in one form or another for
about the last twenty years, will take place on Saturday, August 22, around
6:15 PM. The race is a mass start. The starting line is the gauge at the put-in;
the turnaround points are the twin rocks located in the center of the pool
at the bottom of Entrance Rapid, and the finish line is the starting line–the
put-in gauge. Typical winning times for wildwater boats are 8 minutes; winning
times for the "other boat" class are about 10 minutes. The last racer usually
crosses the finish line 25-30 minutes after the race start. We will have
pre-registration and registration the day of the event. Registration will
be free if you also registered for the Falls event.
Eric Martin of Wilderness Voyageurs will once again be sponsoring and
coordinating this event. Wilderness Voyageurs will also be providing prizes.
For more information contact Eric at 800-272-4141 or eric@wilderness-voyageurs.com.
This is a very entertaining event, which will also attract a lot of spectators
along the river.
Eric Martin, Owner
Wilderness Voyageurs
Outdoor Adventure Specialists since 1964
PO Box 97
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
800-272-4141
www.wilderness-voyageurs.com
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