Box 7764
Saskatoon, SK.
S7K 4J1
Hotline: 343-0191

Updated April 30 '08
by Bryan Sarauer 		      

Marathon Division

If you just want fun and exercise or if you want to improve your technique for tripping or training to win the National Championships, Marathon Canoeing has something for everyone! Marathon Canoeing will help you paddle efficiently, enabling you to paddle farther using the minimum amount of energy. 

New Paddlers are always welcome. No equipment is necessary.
New! Now users of "Google Calendar" can subscribe to Marathon Division events by clicking the button:
 		 Also, you can subscribe to SCC events, besides those specific to the Marathon Division, by clicking on the following button:

Marathon Group Paddles- Wednesdays and Sundays (2008)

  • Wednesday Night Paddles

- Paddles will start Wednesday May 7/08 @ 6:30 pm sharp from the Boathouse. Come with a friend or by yourself and team up with a more experienced or newer paddler. Group paddles usually last one to two hours.
- Paddles to start at boathouse and paddle up stream to either the mailboxes or the entry to Yorath Island.  On the return trip group paddle to the corner marked with flagging from which will be a sprint race to the boathouse.
 The paddle will consist of the following components:
  • Group paddling, practice riding wash, stern wave and side waves, also work on stoke technique to improve efficiency.  All boats must be together, faster boats will be required to slow down, or make loops to keep in touch with group.
  • Sprint race will start at spot marked with flagging and end at the start of the dock. The finishing positions will be determined on the honor system.
Finishing positions will be assigned points.  Points to be logged on a master sheet posted in the Boathouse. Points assigned as follows:
  • 1st Place - 10 Points
  • 2nd Place - 9 Points
  • 3rd Place - 8 Points
  • 4th Place and rest - 7 Points
Points Race to End on September 10/08, Crowning the Season Champ.

  • Sunday Morning Paddles (2008)

Sunday morning we have formed a coffee club. Sunday group paddles start at 10:00am from the boathouse. Following the Sunday paddle we will meet somewhere for a coffee. 

START Date: April 27, 2008 10:00 am - 12:00
Note: Coffee after all paddles

Tentative schedule [marathon members will be emailed re changes…]

  • April 27 Paddle as group, Riverside Pump House
  • May 4 Paddle as group, Starts, Buoy Turns **Boat House BBQ Open House Noon-4:00
  • May 11 Paddle as group ----- Mother’s Day
  • May 18 Paddle as group
  • May 25 Paddle as group, Paddle shallows
  • June 1 Paddle as group, Sprints
  • June 8 Paddle as group, Pike Lake
  • June 15 Paddle as group, Buoy Turns ------ Father’s Day
  • June 22 Paddle as group, Portages, LaMans Starts
  • June 28/29 ---- ** Saskatoon Races **
  • July 6 Paddle as group
  • July 13 Paddle as group, Big Pipe 6 hours
  • July 20 Paddle as group, Shallows, Sprints
  • July 27 Paddle as group, Starts, Buoy Turns
  • Aug 3 Paddle as group, LaMans Starts ----- Long Weekend
  • Aug 10 Paddle as group
  • Aug 17 Paddle as group
  • Aug 24 Paddle as group
  • Aug 31 Paddle as group
  • Sept 7 Paddle as group
  • Sept 14 Paddle as group, Berrybarn
  • Sept 21 Paddle as group
  • Sept 28 Paddle as group

From time to time we will also hold longer down stream paddles which will be organized by email. In order to stay informed please contact Bob Farthing, Terry Spokes or Trevor Robinson (Ph. 280-0982). Even easier send Bob an email (farthing@shaw.ca) and he will keep you up to date with the latest happenings.

Basics in Marathon Paddling

Last year the Marathon Division had 90 plus "paid-up" members. We do, of course, "take care of" any beginners who show up for our group paddles but, we want to make sure "marathon members" get a chance to paddle the marathon shells with experienced paddlers and attain the level of confidence in order to feel comfortable in coming down and using the equipment during group paddles and on their own. We will offer "Basics in Marathon Paddling" sessions this spring/summer ... the dates and times will be sent out via email to marathon members who have provided email addresses.
New paddlers are always welcome. No equipment is necessary.

Marathon Races

There are races almost every weekend from May to September throughout the province as well as out of province races.

 

More Marathon Canoeing Websites

2008 Canadian Nationals - Enderby, B.C.
Canoe Saskatchewan
CRCA
Indiana Marathon Canoeing
If you are interested in Marathon Canoeing or have any suggestions for members and equipment or want more information email farthing@shaw.ca
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