Challenge Results — 2007

The narrows challenge is a full day of activities taking place at the Narrows Marina & Day Use Area.

Pancake Breakfast & BBQ Lunch

• Race participants & volunteers get 1 free burger and drink

Live Entertainment
(1:00 – 5:00 pm)

• The Usual Suspects,
• Gabe Penna & the Rising.

Sign up in person or by phone @ the Adventure Centre 306-663-1999

What is the Narrows Challenge?

• A 17 km canoe challenge
• Check in begins 8:00am race start 10:15am
• From narrows marina to the end of the narrows and back
• $12.50 entry fee per paddler
• Canoers and Kayakers Welcome
• Teams may bring their own boats, or the marina can provide one at a discounted rental rate please book early to insure you have a boat
• Register and receive entry into the VIP / Sponsor BBQ Area

Are there prizes? Yes

• The fastest teams will be awarded medals
• The winners will have their name added to the Narrows Challenge Trophy
• You don’t have to be the fastest team on the water to win the prizes
• All sponsored prizes will be awarded from a lottery amongst all race participants
• Camp at the Narrows Campground before the end of August 2008, or enter the race and you could win:
  • a Current Designs Kestrel Kayak Package - sponsored by Fresh Air Experience.

 

Waskesiu Lake Adventure Centre The Fern Interpretive Tour Boat

• Running tours of the narrows all day starting at 9:00am. Tours departing on the hour
• Provides an opportunity to observe the race as it happens and learn something new
• $2.00 / person

 

Fresh Air Experience (FAE) Demo Day

• FAE will have equipment on-site for racers and spectators to try the latest in canoes and kayaks
• FAE Staff will also be present to answer general questions about paddling and paddling equipment.

1 hour Canoe Paddling Instruction

• 1:00 - 4:00pm

PANP Interpretive Displays

• Interpretation and activities from Prince Albert National Park (PANP) Staff, 10am – 2pm.