Adventure Race This Sunday
Adventure Race
This Sunday!
Register Now
This year's Bourbon City
Challenge Adventure Race in Bardstown, Ky., Sept. 14,
2008 begins Sunday at 9 a.m. at the Bardstown-Nelson
County Airport on U.S. 62 just a mile west of
Bardstown.
Notes about the race
1. Anyone Training on the lake prior to race day
needs a $10 boat permit. This does not include trail
running or biking on the road. There is no permit
needed on race day.
2. Anyone planning to rent a canoe or kayak, needs to
contact Central Ky. Canoe and Kayak's Mike Hammons at
(502) 345-9220 or (502) 507-9364 to reserve a boat.
We're trying to have numbers coincide with racers to
ensure all people get a canoe or kayak as they
intend. The rental boats are $20.
3. The event goes rain or shine. No exceptions. This
is an adventure race, so we'll not quit for weather.
(as those who entered last year's race know, a little
rain can actually improve conditions and the mud
makes for a great photo op!)
4. Please arrive early to give yourself plenty of
time to station your bikes, boats and teammates at
transition areas. Both Bike and Boat Transition areas
are on Ben Irvin Road on the back side of Sympson
Lake. Attached is a map of the bike and boat course
(The trail has changed since this map was made) The
map details the bike transition area. The boat
transition area is the boat ramp at Sympson lake.
Please position your boat on the shore on the left
side of the concrete boat ramp. The concrete ramp
needs to be clear as much as possible.
5. We have a lot of return racers from last year's
event and that says to me we did a pretty good job
last year! Hopefully this year, racers will be even
more impressed.
Salt River Paddle Battle
Registration still open!
The Paddle Battle on Salt River is an endurance canoe and kayak race geared to test paddlers' stamina and skill on a course between Taylorsville and Shepherdsville on the main stem of the river.
Beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 14th in Taylorsville, the race will continue for the next 24 hours until all paddlers end up at the Louisville South KOA campground, where free camping is made available for participants.
Paddlers in the open canoe and kayak class are expected to begin arriving at the finish line sometime before 7 p.m. Saturday, while those entering in stock divisions will spend their night at one of several designated camping stops along the river - finishing the course Sunday morning just before the awards banquet begins.
Getting off rain or shine, low or high-water, the event will be, without a doubt, it will be a challenge for all.
"There have been canoe races on the Salt before, but never seen anything like this," Hammons said. "This is a great opportunity for those wanting to explore the main stem who never have had the oomph or partner to do it alone. It's also great way to bring much-needed attention to one of the tri-county area's greatest resources."
Cost to enter the race is $30 and includes Sunday brunch, a t-shirt and a chance at winning prize awards for beating out the rest of the field. Those interested in participating need to pre-register with Mike Hammons by calling (502) 507-9364 or online at www.kycanoe.com.
Paddle Pickup This Saturday!
The Bardstown Boaters along with local Boy Scout Troops and members of the community will be paddling the Beech Fork in Nelson County and removing garbage from the waterway.
For more information visit the Paddle Pickup page of the website or visit the the forum. But what ever you do, just be sure to join us this Saturday.
Press: The News-Enterprise | American Rivers
Beech Fork Overnight Trip Planned
The Bardstown Boaters are planning an over night canoe trip on the Beech Fork on April 18-19th. This will serve as a information gathering expedition for the Paddle Pickup as The bardstown Boaters will be looking for a new section of the river to clean up. Please feel free to join in on this laid back flat water trip down our most local of water ways.
You can discuss the details of the trip in the forum at this link. You can find out more information about this year's Paddle Pickup here.
Russell Fork Trip
A group of us from the club will be going to the Russell Fork in Elkhorn City, KY on October 12th - 14th. The Russell Fork releases every Saturday and Sunday in October. It runs through the Breaks Interstate Park and consists of a variety of different runs ranging from class II-III to the huge class V whitewater of the Russell Fork Gorge. We'll be running the Pound Section and Upper Russell Fork. Some may also be interested in the Lower Russell Fork.
This is a trip for anyone. There is plenty of great whitewater, great hiking, great views and most likely beautiful fall weather.
• Discuss in the Forum
Gauley Festival 2007
AW Gauley River Festival ~ September 21st - 23rd, 2007 ~ Summersville, WV
Welcome to Gauley Fest, the paddling world’s biggest party! Started in 1983 to celebrate the derailment of a hydro-electric project that would have disrupted whitewater flows on the Gauley, Gauley Fest has grown to become the largest river festival in the world, posting attendance numbers of over 5,000 people in 2002.
The event focuses on bringing people to the area to enjoy a weekend of outdoor activities while showcasing whitewater paddlesports and raising funds and membership for American Whitewater. The festival is a three-day event, with the main activities taking place on Saturday night. Expect the festival site to be bustling throughout the weekend with food, vendors, and activities for paddlesport and non-paddlesport enthusiasts of all ages.
The festival will feature live entertainment, a whitewater marketplace, beer, and a silent auction where you can pick up some awesome outdoor gear. The Gauley River Festival is a critical fundraiser for American Whitewater and is our largest fundraising event.
All proceeds from the festival support American Whitewater’s conservation and access work throughout the Southeast. Come out and join us for a weekend of great paddling, exciting competitions, live entertainment, and the infamous silent auction.
More Info • Discuss in the Forum
LVM - Louisville Premiere
This Thursday in Louisville check out the premiere of the newest LVM DVD. The Viking Canoe Club are hosting the showing at the Nachbar. Visit the forum at the Viking Canoe Club for more information.
A big thanks to DJ Biddle and James Gunnoe for their help in making this possible. LVM #23 has not been released yet to the general public. In addition, we will be showing another great film following this LVM Premiere. This is short notice so please help us get the word out. See you there, Chris
Club Trip: Ocoee/Hiawassee This Weekend
When: August 10-12
Where: Benton, TN
Rivers: Ocoee & Hiwassee
Forum: Link
The Bardstown Boaters are making their club outting this year to Tennessee, the Ocoee and Hiawassee rivers.
The trip will be on August 10th-12th.
We will will be doing some class II canoeing & kayaking on the Hiawassee river. This is an excellent river for family outtings, canoeing, rafting and beginning whitewater instruction. We'll also be taking the club whitewater raft down the class III+ Ocoee river. Michael Mathews will guide us down. Some of us will be kayaking the Ocoee as well.
Camping will probably be at the River Rats whitewater outfitters and campground.
If you want to get out one time this year, this is the trip to go on. It promises to be a very fun weekend. Let us know if you will be attending by checking in on the forum.
Adventure Race: New Sponsors and Events
We've had a lot of great news this week relating to the Bourbon City Challenge Adventure Race.
- Kentucky Youth Sports Scene, a Central Kentucky-based publication launching into Jefferson County Schools in August, has agreed to preview the race and advertise for the event. On race day, they'll be there with a giant RV they use in promotion of their publication and to add to the fun with freebies and stuff!
- Bulleit Bourbon confirmed as title sponsor for the event.
- Red Bull rep Jennifer O'Connell visited the race site Monday and confirmed her company's sponsorship of the event. Red Bull will be providing buoys for the lake paddle leg of the race for paddlers to navigate around the course.
- The CW Louisville came on board as a television sponsor donating air time for a TV spot.
- Given's Aviation agreed to provide two passenger planes and pilots for plane rides over the race course on race day.
- Rocksport agreed to sponsor the event and bring out a portable rock climbing wall for spectators and racers to enjoy on race day.
- One band and an acoustic musician has agreed to provide some tunes Sat. night, for the campout, and for Sunday, during the race.
- Kentucky Mountain Bike Association is planning on setting up a booth and providing some chotchkeys for the gift bags, according to their treasurer.
- Keene's Depot donated some barrels for aesthetics (and coolers for water)
- Louisville Water Company donated 600 bottles of water for the event.
- Red River Gorgeous donated a three night stay in their largest cabin, White Pines, as a prize award.
- Handy Food Mart donated energy bars for racers.
- Jim Beam pledged a cash contribution as a sponsor.
- Representative David Floyd and Senator Dan Kelly also contributed to the event as have many others including Town and Country Bank, GBA Printing, Marengo Cave.
I can't name all the good that's happened this week. It's been a good week. And it's going to be a great race!
-Bob White
Visit www.kyrace.com for all the event details and registration. We'll see you in Bardstown, KY on September 8th & 9th!
Russel Fork Rendezvous & Race
Come out the last weekend in October to see some of the best paddlers in the country as they descend into the mountains of Breaks Interstate Park to test their skills in one of the country's most extreme kayaking races! Professional and amateurs alike will attempt to maneuver their 11 foot race boats thru some of the most treacherous whitewater on the east coast. The race will begin at 2pm sharp in the flatwater pool above the rapid know as "lets make a deal". There will be plenty of groups meeting at Ratliff hole saturday morning to hike into the gorge to watch the race! So come on out and enjoy the race and the festival in Elkhorn city following the race! For more information visit www.russellfork.info and http://russellforkrace.blogspot.com.
Bulleit Bourbon Adventure Race
"Explore Your Frontier Responsibly"
Bulleit Bourbon is now the title sponsor of the Bourbon City Challenge Adventure Race. The event will be Sunday Sept. 9, 2007 leading off the week of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and will be held at the Bardstown-Nelson County Airport (a.k.a. Samuel’s Field) at 9 a.m. on the tarmac. Registration begins at 7:45. Camping available for participants on Sept. 8 at Horizon Hoppers.
All the details for the race can now be found in one place at: kyrace.com
Adventure Race Registration
REGISTER NOW
Registration is now open for the Bourbon City Challenge! To register for the Adventure race just complete an online form here. It's that simple.
You can also download the flyer for the Bourbon City Challenge.
Bourbon City Challenge - Adventure Race
This race incorporates running, trail-running and navigation, paddling and pedaling to the tune of nearly 20 miles of combined travel around Bardstown - The Capital of the World‘s Bourbon-Making.
Date: Sept. 9, 2007 at the Bardstown-Nelson County Airport (a.k.a. Samuel’s Field) at 9 a.m. on the tarmac. Registration begins at 7:45. Camping available for participants on Sept. 8 at Horizon Hoppers
Participants may register by phone at 502.572.5419 or by mail, checks approved.
Adventure Race
c/o
BOB WHITE
P.O. Box 1173
Bardstown, KY 40004
Anyone with questions or suggestions call, Bob White at 502.572.5419Read More...
