Great 11 Point Canoe Race

[Brian Sloss]

11 Point Canoe Race Update: Remember we would like to have everyone registered by Mar 15 if you are planning to race or do the shorter Fun Run from Whitten to Riverton. Call 417-778-6497or 417-270-2497, email canoe@ortrackm.org or private message me here. Need number of racers (solo or tandem), team name, whether you are using your canoe or one of ours, and phone number. Solo entry is $90/tandem $180. Entry includes canoe rental or private boat shuttle, band (Deep Fried Squirrel), BBQ, camping, donation to the Greer Mill project and raffle tickets. Race day is Sat April 26.

[ColdWaterFshr]

The band is Deep Fried Squirrel, or that's what your BBQ'ing?

[Brian Sloss]

The band. If we were eating Deep Fried Squirrel it wouldn't be a BBQ

[steve l]

Can't make down there, but I think the race is a pretty cool idea. If we lived quite a bit closer...

[ScottK]

This sounds like it would be fun. Never been to the eleven point, can I use a kayak in this event?

[Brian Sloss]

yes, the solo division can use a canoe or kayak.

[Phil Lilley]

Brian- is there a site I can direct people to?

[ScottK]

It's here Phil:

http://11pointcanoe.com/race.htm

[Brian Sloss]

We have race updates posted on our facebook and there is now a solo division and shortrer "fun run" as well. Will probably allow entries for a few more days past the Mar 15 deadline. https://www.facebook.com/groups/102606856450001/

[Brian Sloss]

Here is a tentative schedule for the race. The Great Eleven Point Canoe Race Schedule

Fri April 25

-Check in and get your packet with race number. I will stay open until 10:00pm. Set up your camp if camping here. Put your canoe or kayak with the other boats that we will be hauling to the river Sat morning.

Sat April 26

-6:30 Shop will open to finish checking in anyone who did not do so Fri.

-7:15 We will be hauling boats up to spot for race at Greer and prepare for race.

-8:00 racers to depart for Greer on buses.

-8:30 Tandem race starts

-8:45-9:00 Solo race starts

- 9:30 Fun Run bus leaves for Whitten. Driver with van will stay at Whitten until all racers pass and he can give rides to anyone who can’t finish the race for what ever reason.

-Everyone ends at Riverton and we will start taking people back to canoe rental as they come in.

-If you are one of the early finishers you can relax and clean up at the canoe rental or go check out the mill or Greer Spring.

-5:00 BBQ starts with beer/soda tent.

-5:30 Deep Fried Squirrel performs

-Awards presented during a break for the band along with raffle prizes.

Sun April 27

-Check out and thank you for participating!

*Law enforcement will be on the river for the race in case of emergency.