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The Nova Scotia Marathon Canoe Association 2004 Newsletter Home of the 2004 Canadian Marathon Canoe ChampionshipsNictaux Canal Race 2003Date: Saturday, July 5, 2003Registration:Start:Cost:Divisions:9:30 AM11:00 AM$10.00 ($15.00 Non-NSMCRA members)Pro, Open, Rec, KayakCourse: Nictaux Canal - 5 KMs South of Middleton, on Hwy # 10Misc:BBQ and Prizes to follow eventContact: John or Christine Skaling (902) 825-2589Notes:Fundraiser for Annapolis Co. Ground Search & Rescue Assn.Race day awoke to fog and a welcome coolness in the air, only to be replaced by sunny skys with 33 +degree temperatures by the 11:00 race time. The Heat Wave Continues!! Fortunately all theparticipants were experienced in the ways of racing and came prepared with on board drink systems.The importance of staying hydrated can never be over emphasized.The Nictaux provides for one of the more exciting starts as the racers sprint 100 meters across a smallpond to enter a narrow (2 boat lengths) canal. From here they race up the canal 4 km to the open lakewhere, depending upon class , 4 km loops of the lake are completed followed by a final 4 km backdown the canal to the Finish Line. The first boat to the canal has a decided advantage!This years start was no exception as one bow man broke a graphite paddle with his first powerful strokewhile a nearby proboat upset in the commotion. The team of Gillies and Fraser made it to the canalfirst. The next 4 km saw much jostling for position as experienced crews hopped on side and sternwaves looking for some reprieve to the turbulence generated within the narrow steep walled canal. Bythe lake Archibald and Marien, Nova Scotia`s entry to the upcoming La Classique, assumed thedominant position.The loops of the lake provided for further strategy as the teams negotiated the bouy turns and dealtwith the heat and distance. This is the long grind part of the race as the C2 Pro Classes complete 12km on the lake, the C1 boats 8km and the Stock and Rec classes 4km.The race results tell the tale of the days exploits, but do not begin to tell the stories that wereexchanged at the post race BBQ.The determination, perseverance and good sportsmanship exhibited by all is a credit to the sport andnot to be excluded from the accolades we must praise the Annapolis Valley Ground Search andRescue whom provided the rescue boat, registration facilities and logistical personnell. All proceedsfrom this race go to the AVGSR. Special thanks also go to John and Christine Skaling for the raceorganization.Mens C2 Proboat (20 kms)Jeff & Jason Mckinnon (Milton) 1:59:47
Doug Archibald & Gordon Whalen (Dartmouth) 2:00:04Richard & Justin McKinnon (Milton) 2:00:28Kristoffer Archibald & Jean Marien (Dartmouth) 2:02:13Lawson Fraser & John Gillies (Lunenburg/Middleton) 2:03:50Mixed C2 Proboat (20 kms)Abby & David Lewis (Milton) 2:04:31Daina Debette/Stefon Scarola (Dartmouth) 2:04:42Allan Billard/Shirley Wenaus (Dartmouth)DNFUSCA C1 (16 kms)Steve Williams (Waverley) 1:43:00Beverley Lewis (Milton)DNFStock Canoe (16 kms)Ashley & Robert McKinnon (Milton) 1:23:12John & Laura Scaling(Middleton) 1:46:45Mixed Recreational Canoe (16 kms)Robin & Robert McKinnon (Milton) 1:25:26
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