2004 Antietam Creek Downriver Race
Saturday, April 10, 2004
Sponsored by the Linganore Racing Club, BCE, and Little Falls Wildwater Club
Organized and hosted by Bob Bofinger and Geoff Calhoun
RACE RESULTS:
K1
1. Geoff Calhoun 15:19
2. Sean Lake 20:35
K1 Junior
1. Jure Poberaj 17:23
2. Ben Karp 19:31
K1W
1. Lisa Carey 23:29
C1
1. Bob Bofinger 18:59
"We had a fun day racing. Although the small turnout, we had excellence competition within us to make this a good practice race and workout especially before the US Wildwater Team Trials. Geoff, thanks for bringing Ben and Jure up from Potomac. Lisa and Sean, great job getting back in your boat and racing again after you mishap at the Wagman Bridge rapid. We could have used another 6" of water to get through this rocky rapid. Of course we are having the rain now. The course was originally supposed to go from the Poffenbenger Bridge to Alt. 40 but was shortened. Because I was the first boat, my time was 27:40 and then adjusted for the short course. We all enjoyed Easter treats at the awards in Devil's Backbone Park." - Bob Bofinger
Meet for practice runs and pre-race competitors meeting at Funkstown Firehouse parking lot. This will be a Classic race only held between Poffenberger Road and Roxbury Road. The put in is at the Funkstown Firehouse and the take-out is at Devils Backbone Park. The Antietam Creek at this upper section is a Class II stream. Antietam Creek Canoe will provide safety. Check out their website at www.antietamcreek.com for maps and information.
Tentative Schedule Saturday: 9:30 am Registration
10:30 am Competitors meeting
11:00 am Classic Race
1:00 pm Awards
Boat Class Order: Recreation/Slalom: C-1, K-1W, K-1, C-2
Wildwater (& wavehoppers): C-1, K-1W, K-1, C-2
Awards to the top 3 finishers in each class. Certain classes may be combined. T-shirts and bib numbers will be given out at Registration. Bibs to be returned at the end of the race. Plastic and slalom boats welcome. Wildwater recommended. A $15 one day USA Canoe & Kayak insurance is required unless you are a current member.
2004 Wildwater Race Entry Form
Race entry Fee: $10 per person if registered by April 8 or $15 on race day.
Make checks payable to "BCE".
Mail entry form & fees to: Bob Bofinger
7209 Drummine Road
New Market, MD 21774
Contact information: Geoff Calhoun GCalhoun9[at]hotmail[dot]com 301-320-3846
Bob Bofinger CanoaBob58[at]aol[dot]com 301-865-8183
All participants must wear a coast guard approved lifejacket, and a helmet. Airbags are recommended as always. The race organizers will provide coaching, recommend race lines and strategies, and give out prizes. This race is part of the Mid Atlantic Downriver series. Finishers will be factored into the MADS championship and receive a ranking by USA Wildwater based on their times, as compared to other racers.
