August Newsletter

August 2020 Newsletter

Pay your 2020 dues !

What's New:

Updates will be sent out in emails, and posted to the website. Make sure to check back regularly. We plan to have any many events as possible in 2020, while maintaining safety for our community.

CONFIRMED RACES for 2020:

- Mio "First Dam" Challenge- August 29/30 - As of today the regular course is a go for both Saturday and Sunday. The Facebook page will be updated if something changes- bring your portage shoes! Please follow the link for "tickets" to pre-register. Registration closes on August 24!

- Tahquamenon Wilderness Canoe Race- September 19/20

1. Virtual Races- The "Newaygo Power Paddle" starts today! Log 12 miles for a chance at 11 different prizes!

2. Tentatively scheduled races- the following are hopeful to get permits to host events

- Battle on the Boardman- September TBD

Updates will be shared to Facebook, www.miracing.com, and in the MCRA email newsletter as quickly as we can get them out to you. Please direct any questions you may have to the comments, or message the MCRA page, or reply back to this Newsletter.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Virtual "Newaygo Power Paddle" August 10-16

Mio "First Dam" Canoe Challenge August 29/30

Anybody who is a member of the Michigan Canoe Racing Association can receive three months of Silent Sports Magazine. All you have to do is conatact Lynn Schoohs at715-258-4360 or schoohs@mmclocal, say they're from the MCRA and the preferred address of delivery, and they'll get free copies three months in a row. It can start with the August issue, or the September issue, or October . . . whenever a member would like to start this.

At least one Paddling Article (usually more) is featured per month- August is an interview with Steve Landick, September a piece on Mentorship in paddling, October a Michigan River Canoe Trip/Family Paddling day, November a GPS Gear Guide, and December how to incorporate non-traditional gym equipment to train in the off season AND hopefully an interview with another top paddler!

Postponed! Battle on the Boardman

It saddens us to announce that the race will be delayed this year due to the current situation, we are looking forward to future dates and will keep you posted. Please stay safe and we will see you soon!

Tuesday Night Race League

- C1 only

- Open to anyone in Michigan.

- Must be recorded on Strava. Screen shot and post in comments to the weekly Facebook post on Michigan Marathon Canoe Training Plans Facebook group- click the photo above for the link.

- Minimum of 5 miles to qualify

- Workout is completed on Tuesday, posted your Strava, and get entered to win one of various prizes by out sponsors!

Thank you to Northbound Outfitters, Paddle Hard Brewery, Spikes Keg O Nails, & Tri-County Insurance Agency for your support!

Buying or selling? Check out Marathon Canoe Racing for Sale.

Looking for training partners and plans? Go to Michigan Marathon Canoe Training Plans.