C2C campus to coast (update 6)

We can't forget to recognize the Kiddo's that put the C2C event on!! A tip of the Tilley and a dip of the paddle to you for a job well done!!   Check this out for official standings - click here

C2C campus to coast (update 5)

The game is afoot; thank you to all that have sent riveting information, pictures and satiric view of the event; you inspire me.  Thank you Pat, Amanda, Carl, Emily, Mark, Jim, its a pleasure!

Carl who is part of the advanced team doing recon on the lower section of the Grand river comes up with this!! The Hammer is in the house!! Oh yeah it appears Jack "the hammer" came out to play and has "dropped" in on the team - moving fast and stealth. A communique with others in the field confirm - calls have been made, fleece has been abandon, the gloves are off,  it's all about where the paddle meets the water.

So there was a little research being done and we thought where might ManitouCruiser be? Is he up to his ole tricks and shenanigans, is he in play; so a check of the SPOT puts him right in the thick of it, we are tracking him a the Lansing Factory Outlet Mall; most likely shopping for a prom dress.

C2C campus to coast (update 4)

Mike and Sandy make their way to one of many portages; looking mighty comfy and warm sporting that new spray skirt.  Keeping it real on the river.

C2C campus to coast (update 3)

Ben - wont be denied; showing the re-entry in the solo Kruger Sea Wind; word on the river he is down in Portland MI kissing babies and taking in a local fish fry as I speak; it's hard to tell with these engineer types but there appears to be some subtle modifications on this canoe, hmm further investigation is needed.  Now sources tell me there is a small minion revolt forming down at the memorial; say it ain't so!!

C2C campus to coast (update 2)

Plenty of portages on the C2C -  7 in total; Mark and Lauren give a tutorial on down river re-entry post the portage - 3 points of contact!!  Word on the river is Lauren and Mark have scooted right by Portland, MI

C2C campus to coast 2015 (update)

Kruger Ambassador ManitouCruiser  - cheers the participants on in the 2015 running of the C2C; now where are the rest of the Krugerheads?

Every picture tells a story; ManitouCruiser herds as many Krugerheads together for a photo op; not bad, only two missing from the herd.

C2C - campus to coast 2015 (notes from the field)

The stage is set - High winds, flood warnings; a dream come true for Krugerheads everywhere; somewhere in the Krugerhead handbook it says - use craft only if experiencing BIG adventure; I think they got it.  Here are some scouting pictures to wet your safety whistle.

 Booms

 

 Moving water

 

Scouting the finish

C2C - campus to coast 2015 ( 2 hours till tee time)

The route looks something like this; added footnotes are a nice touch - "do not paddle up stream"

It's all plastics and ball bearings...

 Wheel fail; in the throws of adversity comes innovation and new technology; I give you the new age of the wheel...

"This is the lore that inspire false telling's; the days of ironmen and pneumatic wheels are for never more... its a new age - sealed bearings and polymer plastics".

"Dang... we got a lot of catching up to do" 

C2C - campus to coast 2015

Registration Deadlines:

 Mail postmarked 03/27 or at the MSU OC meeting 03/30.

Race start and parking is at Wonch Park, 4555 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI (https://goo.gl/maps/cYpr6)

More information and registration forms at http://www.msuoc.org/campus-to-coast/campus-to-coast-2015/

Campus to Coast is a paddle sport adventure race put on by the Michigan State University Outdoors Club. The race starts on MSU’s campus at the Rock, following the Red Cedar River into the Grand River and out through Grand Haven, finishing at Grand Haven State Park. The race is approximately 160 miles, with estimations of the fastest times being anywhere from 36-40 hours and 57 hours being the cut-off time. Because this event happens ea...rly in the year, and will require paddling at night there is required gear; found in the rules. This race also contains 7 portages, along with one section where racers must “canoe line” a small section of fall over dams.

 Due to the inherent dangers of canoeing/kayaking, cold weather, night river travel, and dams, every racer should be well aware of the protocols regarding emergency situations (found in the rules). Racers also must be aware of their own abilities, strengths, and weaknesses before undertaking this event. Everyone is welcome to take part in any division they are applicable for; however they should take into consideration all risks (frost bite, hypothermia, drowning, death, etc.). “Prior planning prevents piss poor performance.” as they say, plan appropriately and you should all have an expedition of a lifetime.

More information and registration forms at http://www.msuoc.org/campus-to-coast/campus-to-coast-2015/

 

It's nice to have an event in play where I can abuse, I mean cheer on Team Kruger; it's been way to long my fellow paddle pirates.

 

Here is how I see it unfolding:

 

Mike and Sandy - tandem Kruger Cruiser

Mark and Lauren - tandem Kruger Cruiser

 

Mark P. - solo Kruger Sea Wind

Ben A. -  solo Kruger Sea Wind

 

Jack M. - possible entry

Michael D - possible entry

 

Nobody tells me anything, so it's a roll of the canoe cart which and who will go; speaking of canoe carts - don't ask...

 

epic fail