Events
6/19/11 Last paddle nite before the race- will be a good nite to pre-run the course...
Race update- Cobra kayaks is sponsoring a Explorer sit on top kayak ($579 retail) for the race. Yes, you read it right a kayak. That is over $1500 in cash and prizes to date.
Paddle nite tonite- 7/12/11 6pm
Paddle nite this week Wensday nite 6/15 weather will be better. Wysox River Park under river bridge Rt187 ( 6pm) come paddle and have a hot dog after and tell stories of your paddling adventure . Last Tuesday was a success we had over 10 paddlers show to show off there skills. Shawn Oconner tried out her new V8 for the first time and her husband Paul tried out his used carbon racing canoe for the first time and no one swam!!! We had a few try out some of recreational kayaks as well. And Peggy got out on her new Eliminator. Anyone wishing to pre -run race course is welcome...
no paddle nite tonite river too high...
Camping for Race: Riverside Acres Campground can provide camping for anyone looking to camp be sure to call ahead to reserve your spot. Call 570-265-3235
Race Update - because of scheduling conflicts I am resceduling the race date to Saturday, July 23rd!!! I have wanted to make a date before nations, and not conflict with other races (easier said then done) . I am hoping this is best and anyone wanting to attend can....
Paddle Nite Starting soon (5/31) every Tuesday evening 6pm Wysox boat lauch river level permitting anyone wishing to pre-run course this would be a good nite to stop by, also there will be eliminators to try-out or rent for the evening come try fitness paddling and see what your missing....
Race update- 5/20/11 The there will be at least $500 in cash on the line for the Pro`s depending on turn-out there may be more also a chance to win a cool prize for anyone with good aim. Race start 10 am sign up day of race.
Update for race 3/7/11 Epic kayaks is back on board as sponsor. They are sponsoring Full carbon mid wing paddle this is a $449 paddle so you don`t want to miss out on this great prize and this will be possible for anyone to win that finishes the race...
9/3/10 " NICE RACK!" There`s not another pair quite as nice as these`s in whole country or at least East coast as far as I know.
8/31/10 Perfect weather and conditions made for a great race. Things went just as I hoped the course was a challenge, but with the target and current section really broke things up. Pro`s gave it their all to get to buoys first and get some cash. Getting through current section took good technique and river savvy, and then the chicken toss, somehow to paddle and throw a rubber chicken at a target and some how not lose your spot in the race for a chance to win BIG ($340) Epic paddle now that was exciting!!! I can tell you standing on sidelines as a race director, it is a good feeling to see tired and smiling faces at same time was cool.Then came "yes there`s more "The Rapid Shoot (video later) the rapids were in rare form I would say all of class 2. Five brave souls ventured down only four ran it, with Bruce Lee having the best time with Chaz Ross 10 seconds off. Ivr Claar 66yrs. old put in one of the longest efforts I have seen in a while there i think if I had not told him to give up he would still be there.(good job Ivr !!!) Thanks to all who showed. GOOD TIMES!!! Here`s a link to youtube for a slide show of pictures that my niece put together. For some reason I have`nt been able to get link to work so if you go to www.youtube.com and put in "220 adventure sales" in the search and watch the slide show...
8/31/10 Wysox River Challenge (The results )
8/26/10 Ok for those of you following updates conditions near PERFECT for the race, sunny by start about 70degrees low humidity and water level about 1.95 in Towanda if I could make conditions for the race that`s what I would have done. YESSSS!!!
8/25/10 - Lots of rain north of here, so the river level in Towanda is up 3ft should be great conditions for the race...
8/24/10- River fest will be going on this weekend in Towanda and there will be a big fireworks display Saturday night for anyone spending the night...
Race Update 8/23/2010 $1000 WORTH OF CASH AND PRIZES - Prerun course Saturday 28th 9am for anyone who wishes.
NEWS FLASH 8/18/10 - Epic Kayaks are sponsoring a Small Mid wing Signature Hybrid paddle a $339 value and everyone in the race will have at least one "shot" at it.
Update- Anyone wishing to pre run the course Saturday and camp there is a campground 1 mile from start of race that is right on river. Contact Joanne at Riverside Acres Campground (570) 265-3235.
RACE UPDATE 8/16/10- Because of very low water this year I have changed race to a loop course at Wysox boat launch, this is a great course that will test your fitness and boat handling skills and water is plenty deep. I use a 2" under stern rudder and I haven`t hit in this area of river. There will be a currant section for Pro and Touring classes it is very doable but will test you fitness and a good place to lose that person on your tail. Classes will stay the same. Pro will do 1.75 laps about 13miles, Touring will do one lap about 7 miles and Recreational will do 3 smaller laps with no currant section ( Maps 1 2 ) I have a couple of other surprises for the day. Registration will 8am till 9am with race starting at 9:30. So tell your friends and come join us it`s sure to be a fun filled day . More updates soon...
Standing Stone update- the chicken target (THAT`S RIGHT I SAID CHICKEN TARGET) will be back for this year. So practice your throwing while in your boat moving it may come in handy...
UPDATE 7/20- Because of cancellation of Tunkhannock Race we will do a prerun of Stone course on Sunday 7/25 at 10am. And not Wensday 7/21.
Standing Stone Entry- race day registration if you want to send early you can but there will be no penalty for signing day of race.
Mnt. Pisgah Update- Some of the committee have decided it will be more of an adventure if we didn`t the publish course. But I can tell you lengths of each. Mnt. bike 10.5, kayak 3.5 to 4 and trail run 4.3. That will help you to prepare. Also you can go to www.bradfordcountyymca.org for waiver and entry...
Epic Trip- I am making the trip to Epic July 22nd anyone interested in getting yourself a kayak or paddle can save big!!!
Mt. Pisgah YMCA Adventure Race - There will be a Adventure Race August 21st. This will be a true Adventure Race with a mnt. bike, paddle and run, so mark that date. More info to follow
NEW Pack website check it out www.packnewsletter.org
01/31/10 Standing Stone Map
01/05/10 2010 Standing Stone Challenge date set August 29th
01/04/10 Standing Stone History
8/22/09 Rain looks like it may be south of us cool cloudy conditions for race near perfect water conditions should make for a great race. State representitve Tina Pickett will be there to start us off, we are going to 5 rescue boats out there with water if you need it and taking some pictures.
8/25/09 Great Funn!!! The first Standing Stone Challenge perfect water conditions and perfect weather and even state representative Tina Pickett was on hand to start us off .I have done this section of river a few times but it seamed to take on a life of it`s own racing it, I guess putting in that effort for that long had something to do with it. The upstream section went great, everyone put in a hard effort to the buoy, Chazz Ross taking the $100 prize(that was a race in it`s self) even knowing once we rounded it we had 14.5 more miles to go. The two rapid sections were totally avoidable but sure were fun for those who dared to stick their nose in and ride them out . The rescue guys were taking pictures( well so they thought they were)they got 2 in the end, one of a boat far away and one of the back of other guy in boat , I thanked them for the effort anyway they did a good gob on the day and they had 5 boats out there. Mark White paddled down to the Stone and got some good pictures, they will be on picture gallery of website as they come in. At the finish it was good to see everyone was exhausted but still smiling being the director of the race that was a good thing to see . And then we all had a burger and told our version of The Standing Stone Challenge. We are already working on next year, bigger and better hope to see you there...
8/25/09 race results
10/3/09 90 Miles Though The Adironacks pictures on photo gallery
10/10/09 Northbranch Triathlon The Team with a great addition of Mike Murphy repeats as Champs , Kevin had a bad case of flu and still managed a great bike. More pictures will be on photo gallery.
