The 9th Great Loxahatchee River Race Results
May 21, 2011
The quiet waters on the Upper North Fork of the beautiful Loxahatchee River inside Jonathan Dickinson State Park provided an excellent venue for The 9th Great Loxahatchee River Race. Thirty-two vessels, ranging from competition canoes to kayaks to SUPs, took to the water on May 21st to enjoy the camaraderie and beautiful weather.
A challenging 12-mile course routed the long course competitors as far north as Trapper Nelson's. Anita Allen, paddling her quick touring kayak, led the group to the finish, followed closely by Yves Cartier in his racing canoe. Navigating the many turns and forks in the course was almost as challenging as the distance itself!
The medium length course, which ended up being about 7 miles long, proved to be an enjoyable distance for more of the contestants. Although Tom Green sped through the course in his surf ski in impressive fashion, most of the paddlers chose to enjoy the experience of the river.
With the strong support of the Florida Paddling Trails Association (FPTA) and the Jupiter Outdoor Center's course-marking, all participants enthusiastically finished paddling to enjoy a relaxed cookout sponsored by Corona Real Estate Company and Waste Water Management, Inc. The hamburgers, hot dogs, and watermelon were a welcome refreshment. Volunteer help from Lynette Foster, Mary Barrentine, and Debra Northsea was invaluable in keeping the entire day running smoothly as well.
Race Results
Long Course
| Boat Number |
Time |
Name |
Boat Type |
Category |
| 17 |
1:50:23 |
Anita Allen |
K1 Touring |
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| 25 |
1:52.52 |
Yves Cartier |
C1 Cruiser |
Senior |
| 10 |
1:59.37 |
Lisa Rhoden |
Sea Kayak |
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| 20 |
2:19.57 |
Miles McDermott |
K1 Touring |
Senior |
| 22 |
2:20.00 |
Judy Combs |
K1 Recreational |
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| 15 |
2:21.36 |
Jack Roberts |
K1 Recreational |
Veteran 1 |
| 11 |
2:23.59 |
Chris LaForte |
K1 Recreational |
Open |
| 2 |
2:33.45 |
Herb Jarrett |
K1 Recreational |
Veteran 2 |
| 1 |
3:15.26 |
Joan Cooper |
K1 Recreational |
Veteran 1 |
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Medium Course
| Boat Number |
Time |
Name |
Boat Type |
Category |
| 29 |
1:13.29 |
Tom Green |
Surf Ski |
Open |
| 18 |
1:26.01 |
Kevin Bond |
Sea Kayak |
Senior |
| 27 |
1:31.03 |
Byron Wickham |
K1 Recreational |
Senior |
| 19 |
1:32.47 |
Jarrod Thompson |
Sea Kayak |
Open |
| 28 |
1:33.10 |
Jeff Jager & Joy Jager |
C2 Recreational |
Master |
| 6 |
1:37.14 |
David Bean |
Sea Kayak |
Veteran 1 |
| 3 |
1:41.58 |
Dennis Waton |
K1 Recreational |
|
| 14 |
DNF/DQ |
Dan Thompson |
Sea Kayak |
Veteran 2 |
| 33 |
1:43.07 |
Stephanie Petranas |
K1 Recreational |
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| 8 |
1:43.16 |
Vernon Ross |
K1 Recreational |
Grand Veteran 2 |
| 21 |
1:43.30 |
Kathy Segel |
Sea Kayak |
Master |
| 24 |
1:44.22 |
Bruce Doll |
Sea Kayak |
Grand Veteran 1 |
| 16 |
1:44.55 |
Tom McLaulin |
Sea Kayak |
|
| 23 |
1:47.03 |
Marilou Doll |
K1 Recreational |
Veteran 2 |
| 4 |
1:47.23 |
Chuck Eigner |
K1 Unlimited |
Veteran 2 |
| 5 |
1:47.24 |
Pete Wildman |
Sea Kayak |
Veteran 2 |
| 12 |
1:48.30 |
Maria Hallowich |
K1 Recreational |
Veteran 1 |
| 30 |
2:01.30 |
David Bigley & Carolyn Bigley |
OC1 |
Open |
| 26 |
2:04.35 |
Ann Marie Buckley |
K1 Recreational |
Senior |
| 7 |
2:04.35 |
Susan Bean |
Sea Kayak |
Veteran 1 |
| 9 |
2:30.05 |
Nina Dale |
Stand-Up Paddleboard |
Senior |
| 31 |
2:17.00 |
Glenda Hall |
K1 Recreational |
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| 32 |
2:20.00 |
Shirley Knox |
K1 Recreational |
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