GREAT RIVER Rendezvous

Sat. May 17th, 2008

clarksville to Winfield

 

 

Due to recent flooding on the Mississippi, associated road and river access closings,

 GRR 08 has been moved.

 

The "Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary"

near Alton is the new location for GRR 08.

Take Hwy 367 toward Alton and turn right

on "Riverlands Way" just before crossing

 the bridge into Alton.  The Riverlands Project Office is one mile down the road on the left.

 


Volunteers needed to support the race.  Email us to volunteer or get more info.

Race sanctioned by:

www.americancanoe.org

 

Race support:

 

Registration Required for Race, Clinic and Tours

Pre-Registration Highly Encouraged!

 

Event Registration will be at Lock & Dam 25 at Winfield

30 Mile Racers must Check-in/Register between 7:30am-8:30am

18 Mile Racers and other Participants must Check-in/Register by 9:30am

 

Click Here for Active.com Online Registration

 

All Canoes and Kayaks Welcome!

 

 

Great River Rendezvous 2008 Celebrates the opening of another beautiful section of the Mississippi River Water Trail.  This section, developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District and the Mississippi River water trail extends from Clarksville Lock and Dam 24 to the Winfield Lock and Dam 25.  The addition of this section increased the paddling diversity of the Mississippi River with new sections to explore and discover.

Link to Map of New Section of MRWT - Pool 25

Event cost is $25 for all participants not ACA members.  $20 for ACA members.  Includes a race or tours, clinics at the dam and Landing Party to reflect on the day with friends, spirits and music.

Shuttles for boats and people will be available at specified locations and times posted at registration.

Limited kayak rentals available through Midwest Sea Kayak by reservation at 314-519-0950 or first come, first served at registration.

Proceeds to benefit MRWTA.

 

GRR08 Event Highlights

  • 30 Mile Downriver Race  for advanced paddlers that begins at the Clarksville riverfront at 10am promptly.

    • All kayaks must have positive buoyancy/bulkheads and subject to a safety check

    • PFD usage is mandatory

    • A mandatory safety check-in at the near half-way point at Hamburg Ferry Access on the MO side with comfort station.  To drive to the check-in location take Hwy P east at Ellsberry

  • 18 Mile Downriver Race  for experienced paddlers begins approximately 11am at the Hamburg Ferry access.

    • All kayaks must have positive buoyancy/bulkheads and subject to a safety check

    • PFD usage is mandatory

  • 18 Mile Social Paddle for strong and able paddlers will begin around 11 a.m. at Hamburg Ferry access on the MO side - East on Hwy P at Ellsberry

    • All kayaks must have positive buoyancy/bulkheads and subject to a safety check

    • PFD usage is mandatory

    • Trip leaders will accompany all social paddles for safety purposes

  • 8 Mile Social Paddle begins around 11am at the Leach Camp access - East on Hwy MM

  • Safety and Skills Clinics will be conducted in Sandy Slough at the Winfield dam beginning at 10am

The lock and dam will only lock through paddlers 2-4pm

We reserve right to cancel or alter the event due to weather or river conditions.

 

Race Course Description: The kayak race is a downriver race on the Mississippi River along the Mississippi River Water Trail starting at the Clarksville, MO waterfront for the 30 mile race or an 18 mile race starting from the Hamburg Ferry landing with both ending at the Winfield, MO lock & dam.

Directions to Event: From St. Louis take I-70 West to Hwy. 79 in St. Peters.  Travel North on Hwy. 79  to Winfield.  Take a right at Hwy. N to Lock and Dam No. 25.  Follow signage to the lock and dam.

Registration: Pre-registration is highly encouraged through Active.com online registration using the button above, or by printing the flyer with registration form and mailing click here to open flyer or by contacting Kevin at 314-518-0950 / email: sitsonwater@gmail.com

Event Rules: No alcohol will be consumed by participants during the races or clinics.  No one under 15 years of age will be allowed to paddle.  Those 15 to 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult in order to paddle.  No entry level paddlers will be allowed on the main river channel.  All paddlers will sign an insurance liability waiver.  All boaters must wear PDFs (personal floatation devices) while on or near the water.  Event organizers reserve the right to alter or cancel any/all activities due to demand, inclement  weather or river conditions.

Race Results: Race results will be presented at the Landing Party.

 

 

 


For questions or more information contact us

Email sitsonwater@gmail.com

Phone: 314-518-0950

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