Flatwater Challenge draws 103 racers

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Competition is tough as paddlers approach the Duquette Bridge, Saranac in the Saranac Flatwater Challenge Canoe and Kayak Race Saturday. More than 100 boats in 27 classes took part in the competition. Photo/Joanne Kennedy

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July 24, 2007

Flatwater Challenge draws 103 racers

Anonymous The Press Republican Tue Jul 24, 2007, 07:17 AM EDT

SARANAC — Kayaker John Ders of South Otselic turned in the fastest time for 15 miles Saturday in the Annual Saranac Flatwater Challenge. Ders covered the Saranac River course in one hour, 54 minutes, 29 seconds.

The fastest canoe at this distance was paddled by Marc Gillespie, of Rochester, and Dan Donovan, of Wanakena, who were timed in 1:54:42.

The Challenge attracted 103 racers in 27 classes.

Saranac Flatwater Challenge

Saturday, July 21

Name Address Class Elapsed Time

1 Mile Adult YouthSprint Lap Age 5 - 14 yrs

Glen Vandewinkle/Annie Ripton A/Youth sprint 0:07:22

Michael Delisle/Julie Delisle Kahnawake, Ont. A/Youth sprint 0:07:43

Pam Fitzgerald/Briana Fitzgerald Scotia A/Youth sprint 0:07:44

LanHo Goodleaf/ Emily Jocks Kahnawake, Ont. A/Y sprint Rec. 0:07:50

Christine/ Maya Taylor Kahnawake, Ont. A/Y sprint Rec. 0:09:43

Penny Patton/kayla Patton Kahnawake, Ont. A/Y sprint Rec. 0:10:24

15 Miles Marathon

(Pro Boats and Cruisers compete together)

Marc Gillespie/Dan Donovan Rochstr/Wanakena C2 Men<50 1:54:42

Michael/ Ben Schoimmer Cortland C2 Men<50 1:55:31

Gordy Santor/ Jon Santor Plattsburgh C2 Men<50 1:58:11

Ed Greiner/ Robert McCormick Esprnce/Clftn Fine C2 Men<50 1:59:41

Bruce Kennedy/ Chad Kennedy Peru/Bloomindale C2 Men<50 2:01:19

Jeswe Rice/Hooters Rice Kahnawake, Ont. C2 Men<50 2:11:10

Roger Henry/ Alec Davis Rxford/Ballston Lk C2 Men >50 1:55:07

Herm Botzow/Dan Karig Swanzey, NH/Ithaca C2 Men >50 1:58:38

Andree Sapp/ Randy Sapp Morrisonville C2 Mixed < 50 2:04:55

Jim Minnie/ Tiffany Drake Sara Lk/Paul Smths C2 Mixed < 50 2:12:34

Holly Reynolds/ Emily Wright Rochester C2 Women < 50 1:55:38

Pam Fitzgerald/Kim Greiner Scotia/Esperance C2 Women < 50 2:08:28

Ted Lutz Niskayuna C1Man<50 1:57:47

Jeff Pedersen Gilbertsville C1Man<50 2:02:29

Gunther Krausbar Ottawa C1Man<50 2:10:44

Bruce Lee Port Crane C1Man >50 1:56:09

David Hunter Lake Placid C1Man >50 1:58:40

Dale Carpenter Glenville C1Man >50 2:02:35

David Thomas Watertown C1Man >50 2:04:34

Tom Necrason Plattsburgh C1Man >50 2:07:25

Gene Newman Canton C1Man >50 2:07:47

David Sennett Auburn C1Man >50 2:09:33

John Newman Canton C1Man >50 2:57:00

Bill Robinson Canandaigua C1Man >60 2:05:32

Jim Cunningham Ticonderoga C1Man >60 2:07:29

John Ders South Otselic Unl Kayak Men>50 1:54:29

Scott Stenberg Moravia Unl Kayak Men>50 1:59:15

Tom Ierardi Skaneatles Unl Kayak Men<50 2:04:56

Susan Williams Secane, Pa. Unl Kyk Wmn<50 2:22:30

Mike Wolfson Baldwinsville Tourng Kyk M<50 2:08:04

Nina Sennett Auburn, NY Touring Kyk W>50 2:23:20

9 Miles - Stock (Formerly Standard Traditional)

Chas Billingsley Lake Clear C1 Stock Man>50 1:27:25

Roy Keats Schenectady C1 Stock Man>50 1:31:10

Jim Arnell Scotia, NY C1 Stock Man<50 1:27:01

Steve Coffin/ Mathhew Skeelsw Lisbon/Richville C2 Stock <50 1:23:38

Fred Goodnough/Brian Watson Theresa/ Watrtn C2 Stock <50 1:25:41

Dick Kennedy/Jules LaPoint Peru/ Morrisonville C2 Stock <50 1:39:17

Soern Peterson/Glen Vandewinkle Ontario/Webster C2Stock >50 1:27:26

John Jackson/ Jim Lord Qnsbury/Delanson C2Stock >50 1:29:26

Craig Hadden/Harold Stata Barnard, Vt/Wtrfrd C2Stock >50 1:31:55

Joann DuMoulin/ Tim DuMoulin White River Jct, Vt C2 Stock Mix >50 1:30:17

Rodger and Nancy Dempster Saranac Lake C2 Stock Mix >50 1:31:01

Michael Brazell/ Joanna Faloon Potsdam C2 Stock Mix < 50 1:26:12

Yvonn Ranger/Pat LaRoccque Alexandria, Ont. C2 Stock Mix < 50 1:34:01

Diana McIsaac Lake Clear C1 Stock Wmn< 50 1:38:05

Thorahkwaneken Rice/Katsenhiio Skye Kahnawake, Ont. C2 Junior 1:33:18

Sharon/Chrissy,Lynn,Terri Kahnewake, Ont. C4 Canoe 1:29:50

5 Miles Recreational Classes

Allen Patton Kahnawake, Ont Kayak Men 0:43:19

Kyle Patton Kahnawake, Ont Kayak Men 0:45:14

Joe Jocks Kahnawake, Ont Kayak Men 0:46:29

Ed Mazdzer Saranac Lake Kayak Men 0:46:32

Don Evans Peru Kayak Men 0:49:52

Art Milburn Brockville, Ont. Kayak Men 0:51:22

Jacob Liberty Saranac Kayak Men 1:07:56

Ed Liberty Saranac kayak Men 1:08:02

Karl Zaunbrecher/Veronica Byers Sara Lk/ Lk Placid C2 MX 0:53:31

Michael Delisle/Julie Delisle Kahnawake, Ont. Adult /Youth 0:49:48

Mary/Theresa Schoimmer Cortland C2 Women Rec Unl 0:48:38

Hawi Diablo/ Denny Stacy Kahnawake, Ont. 5m Junior Class 1:02:49

Maris Jacobs/ Cayla Patton Kahnawake, Ont. 5m Junior Class 1:21:51