[Paddlewise] Fw: 2nd Annual San Juan Challenge

 Subject: 2nd Annual San Juan Challenge
 Date: Monday, February 16, 1998 7:35 PM
 
 Join us for the 2nd Annual San Juan Challenge, May 1-3, 1998 at South
 Harbor Park in Anacortes, Washington!
 
 The Challenge features a 2-day, 40-mile kayak race from South Harbor Park
 to beautiful Rosario Resort on Orcas Island, with a return trip the second
 day by a different route.  This outstanding route through the San Juan
 Islands features both populated and wild shores, as well as crossings of
 Rosario Strait, Bellingham Channel, Guemes Channel, and Obstruction Pass. 
 Cash and equipment prizes are provided.  The 1997 Challenge was won by
 Olympic gold medalist Greg Barton in a total time of 5 hours and 11
 minutes.
 
 At South Harbor Park, we have a great weekend planned for the recreational
 or novice kayaker.  Festivities include lectures and demonstrations, a
 product show, a used kayak and equipment "kayauction," a rolling contest,
 and other celebrations.
 
 There will be a one day "Mini Challenge" Race on May 2, starting with the
 San Juan Challenge, but circumnavigating Guemes Island back to South
Harbor
 Park, a distance of 16.5 miles.
 
 Less competitive paddlers can enter the "Predicted Log" Division in either
 race.  Predicted Log prizes are based on how close you come to your
 predicted time.
 
 Conditions for the Challenge can vary considerably, but there can be
strong
 rips even on calm days.  Last year's Race had winds on the second day of
up 
 to 52 mph, which produced seas of up to 8 feet in tide rips.  Paddlers
must
 have practiced self-rescue in difficult conditions.  Safety boats have
 included private volunteers and local Dive Rescue Units.  The Mini
 Challenge features a shorter, more protected course, but the Guemes
Channel
 crossings can still be very challenging at times.
 
 For more information, see our Website at www.sjcraceandexpo.org.
 
 Whether you're a beginning kayaker or an accomplished racer, we hope to
see
 you in Anacortes, May 1-3!
 
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