Perfect Day for Snake River Canoe Race
Hundreds of canoeists were greeted with 70 degree temperatures, bright sun, calm winds and perfect water levels for the 38th annual Snake River Canoe Race on Saturday.
There were a total of 149 two person canoe, solo canoe, and kayak entries.
MAY 5, 2018, 9:30am
Snake River Water Levels
Online 2-Person Canoe or Kayak Registrations
Online Solo Canoe or Kayak Registrations
The race starts at the County Road 3 bridge east of Highway 65. Canoeists can park adjacent to the finish line area near the Kanabec History Center in Mora (six blocks west on Forest Avenue from Union Street, the main street in town).
Instead of driving to the starting area, you may wish to park at the finish located by the Kanabec History Center in Mora. Buses and canoe trailers will transport you and your canoe to the starting point. The first bus will leave at 7:00 am and the last buses leave at 8:30 am.
Canoes and kayaks will be started and timed by color-coded waves.
There are six overall canoe classes with male, female and mixed age categories within each class.
Entry Fee Schedule
$30.00 per canoe, Pro-Boat Racing Class & Open Racing Class
$30.00 per canoe, Citizen Aluminum and Non-Aluminium
$30.00 per kayak, two person (double) Kayak
$20 per canoe/kayak, Solo Class and one person (single) Kayak
Entries postmarked on or after May 1 will incur an additional $10 charge.
Race Day registrations are $20 more than what is stated as the initial fee.
$10 fee for changing class or partner. No refunds will be given.
Classes
Pro-Boat Racing Class (Class PB)
No age classes
Medals to first, second, and third place in class PBA (male), PBB (female), PBC (mixed)
Limitations: maximum length 18′-1/2’’ minimum
width 27” at 3” waterline, must contain only 2 people
Open Racing Class (Class OR)
No age classes
Medals to first, second and third place in class ORA (male), ORB (female) and ORC (mixed)
Limitations: no restrictions on size, no pro- boats or kayaks, must contain only 2 people
Citizens Class – Aluminum Division
Medals to first, second and third place finishers in Classes A thru LL
COMBINED
AGE MALE FEMALE MIXED
0-50 Class A Class E Class I
51-70 Class B Class F Class J
71-100 Class C Class G Class K
101-130 Class D Class H Class L
Over 130 Class DD Class HH Class LL
Limitations: maximum length 17’, minimum width 31″ at 3″ waterline, must contain only 2 people
Citizens Class – Non-Aluminum Division
Medals to first, second and third place finishers in Classes M thru XX
COMBINED
AGE MALE FEMALE MIXED
0-50 Class M Class Q Class U
51-70 Class N Class R Class V
71-100 Class O Class S Class W
101-130 Class P Class T Class X
Over 130 Class PP Class TT Class XX
Limitations: maximum length 17’, minimum width 31” at 3” waterline, must contain only 2 people
Solo Class (Class Y)
Medals to first, second and third place, male and female finishers.
Limitations: Each canoe must contain only 1 person and the paddle must have only one blade
No age classes
Kayak Class (Single Class Z) (Double Class ZZ)
Medals to first, second and third place, male and female finishers in single kayaks (Class Z)
Medals to first, second and third place overall finishers in double kayaks (Class ZZ)
No age classes
Awards
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three overall finishers (per canoe or kayak, not person) of the event. 1st overall finisher – $150, 2nd overall finisher – $100, 3rd overall finisher – $50.
Awards (medals) will be given to first, second and third place finishers for men, women and mixed teams in each of five age groups for both Citizen Class divisions. Ages of team members, as of 12/31/15, are added together to determine age groups of 50 years and under, 51-70, 71-l00, 101-130, and over 130.
Canoe Rentals
The club has a limited number of aluminum canoes for rental. The price is $50.00, which includes paddles and life vests. These canoes can be picked up at the start area just before the race and dropped off at the finish line, so you don’t need to transport them. ONLINE CANOE RENTAL
For more information contact Gary or Carol Hushagen 320-333-8970, 320-679-1838 or E-mail: hushagen@youbetnet.com.
State Law Requirements
In accordance with MN law, PFDs (personal floatation devices) are required for each paddler. Children under 10 must wear them at all times. If conditions warrant, we will highly recommend that people wear them.
Contacts
If you have a question about the size of your canoe and the class you should enter, measure your canoe and decide the class before you enter. If you are still in doubt, call or email the following individuals.
Rita Sundberg 612 201-6681 skimora@gmail.com
Dick Smith 320 679-3215
Pat Gorham 320 267-3276 p.gorham@oakwoodproperty.com
