High Winds No Match for Determined Paddlers during the Mattawa River Canoe Race
Despite challenging high winds on the water, the 48th Mattawa River Canoe Race delivered another exceptional day of paddling, camaraderie, and record-breaking performance. A total of 59 boats officially started the 64 km race while 5 competitors took on the shorter 13 km course.
Overall Winners (64 km): David & Keir Johnston of Sarnia and Strathroy claimed first place in the Pro C2 Men's category with a winning time of 6:13:45.
NEW COURSE RECORDS
Open SUP: Tim Oliver of Clarksburg broke the previous Stand-Up Paddleboard record by approximately 8 minutes, finishing in 6:47:15 (previous record: 6:55:42).
C1 Stock Open: Terry Link from Kirkland Lake broke the previous record by approximately 15 minutes, finishing in 7:49:45 (previous record 8:06:24).
C2 Stock Women’s: Ceilidh & Morgan Boyd from broke the previous record by approximately 32 minutes, finishing in 7:14:33 (previous record 7:47:37).
C2 Stock Mixed: Stephen Wasteneys & Leila Myers from Ottawa and Chelsea, Qc broke the previous record by about 15 minutes, finishing in 6:35:25 (previous record 6:50:44)
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End of Flood Warning – Lake Nipissing Shoreline, La Vase River Downstream of Lakeshore Dr. and Parks Creek
The FLOOD WARNING for the Lake Nipissing shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr., and Parks Creek has ended.
"Conditions across the watershed continue to improve following the spring freshet, with water levels and streamflows continuing to recede," said Githan Kattera, NBMCA Duty Officer. "Lake Nipissing is below the non-damage level and is continuing its seasonal decline. Tributaries including the La Vase River and Parks Creek have returned to typical seasonal conditions, and no flood concerns are present across the watershed at this time."
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