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! *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net ***************************************************************************
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