Allegheny River Competitive Paddlers

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           The 2011 USCA National Marathon Championships in Newaygo, Mi.
  Teresa Stout & Mary Schlimmer (above photo - both under water), decide to make the C-2 Standard Women Open event more exciting by adding a six minute swim to their total time. They had a nice lead heading into the portage, roughly 100 yards from shore, when in the blink of an eye a wave turned their boat over. Undaunted by this, the "Relentless Red" team regained composure and pulled their cruiser to shore in water 20+ feet deep, with strong winds, and a menagerie of seaweed to contend with. Now in second place and afull  five minute deficit, they continued their quest. 13 miles later they finish the race a mere 31 seconds behind first place. Can you imagine the margin of victory they could have enjoyed, had they not gone swimming???
                                                            Below are photos of their remarkable recovery.
  
  
  
  
 
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"Awesome job girls"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"On a Mission"~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
First Annual Warren Adentures "Pat Shine" Memorial Canoe & Kayak Race 2011 
Results here: Pat Shine Memorial Race-results.xlsx 
 
The Pat Shine Race in Warren Pa. was a success!!! Hey train with us and be ready for 2012.  
 
Pictured above are some members of the Allegheny River Competitive Paddlers, displaying the traveling trophy our group donated as sponsor of the "Pat Shine" Business Class Division. We challenge you to try and win it for a year!
  
  
                                                                                                                                           Something new for A.R.C.P.
August 10th 2009 P.A.C.K. Penn/Jersey Division of USCA           VIDEO RECORDING YOUR PADDLING TECHNIQUE
           Pennsylvania State Championships             An excellent way to actually see what you need to do, to improve!!!
           Allegheny River at Kinzua spillway              Works for us! Great idea Pat Anderson, Bill Turner, and Dana Leet.
 
                                                                          
     2009 Adirondack Canoe Classic "The 90 Miler" Voyageur Canoes, start in the fog day 1 at Old Forge Pond

   
             2007 USCA National Championships, Warren Pennsylvania                                          2007 Adirondack Canoe Classic 90 Miler
 
Simply put, the Allegheny River Competitive Paddlers club is for canoeists and kayakers wishing to improve their paddling technique, speed, and endurance. The Allegheny River from the Kinzua Dam to Betts Park, has been home of the 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2009 United States Canoe Association (USCA) National Championships as well as many Pennsylvania Association of Canoe and Kayak (PACK) State Championship races. Competitors from all across the nation insist, this is one of the best courses and that is why they repeatedly come back here to race. Sadly, very few local Warren Pa and surrounding area paddlers have competed in these events. We at ARCP would like to see this change. Our goal is to help interested paddlers find others to paddle with, while developing their skills. We realize racing is not for everyone, maybe you just want to paddle for fitness while perfecting your stroke, this is okay. The Allegheny River is our base training area, also venturing to the Kinzua Dam & Allegheny Reservoir and the Chautauqua Lake for big open water, and the Conewango and Brokenstraw Creeks (water level permitting) for a some small stream practice. New friends learning to how to paddle competitively is what it's all about. There are not many races in this area, but if you are willing to travel and really want to compete, there are races every weekend somewhere in Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio. No disrespect towards our friends who enjoy float trips, our club activities are intended as athletic training, we keep quite an active pace. We DO NOT condone drinking parties on the water, so please don't bring along a cooler full of beer and your smokes.
                          "PENNSYLVANIA" State Flag    
 
 A huge "Thank you" goes out to all involved in the 1st Annual Allegheny River Clean-up.
Special thanks to Josh and Piper Lindell, owners of Allegheny Outfitters and Indian Waters
Canoe & Kayak Livery. It was their organizing skills and undaunting, non stop efforts that
made it all possible and a tremendous success. Please join in helping then again in 2010. 
 
   
 
    Canoeing and kayaking for fitness on the beautiful Allegheny River     
           Allegheny River viewed from the Route 62 bridge in Irvine, Pa.
 
 ARCP will assist with the basics that can help you in the event you wish to enter a marathon race.
We have information on keeping hydrated, pacing yourself, torso twisting, even, level paddling,
quick strokes, improving your own personal best, timing yourself, using a GPS for training,
teamwork, drafting and more.
 
 
ARCP, is the only Canoe & Kayak club in the Warren Pennsylvania area dedicated to
assisting those interested in competitive paddling.
 
 
                2007 USCA Nationals                                 2008 Cameron County Classic
 
We can explain the different types of equipment available, and direct you towards known reputable 
dealers and outfitters for your canoe or kayak rentals & purchases. Also we will help point out easy 
access points on the Allegheny river. 
 
 
                 "Firefigher Dan Ash" and his first kayaking experiences    
 
               1st lesson, big guy in a little boat, a little shakey, but it's a blast!  
 
 
                2nd lesson, using more concentration, already paddling like a pro.  
 
 
                   Mount Airy, North Carolina siblings enjoyed 
                 ARCP's Summer 2009 Youth Kayak Camp
             Braydon Legere (age 7) easily navigates on the Allegheny 
 
 Trisaia Legere (age 5) the "Paddling Princess" hones her kayaking skills   
 
April 3rd, 2010 - The 36th annual Cameron County Canoe & Kayak Classic
  Fran Kopta (and his canoe) get their game faces on before the big race
 
Judy Jeanes (bow)  2010 C-2 Woman's PACK State Champions   Sarah Price (stern)
 
 
  2009 Adirondack Canoe Classic "The 90 Miler"
           Captain Kerry Newell's Voyageur Canoe "Slenda Glenda"                       
Teresa Stout (Corsica, Pa), 
   "Captain" Kerry Newell (Heuvelton, NY),
           Priscilla Reinertsen (Contoocook, NH), 
                          Heather Veinott (Canton, NY),
                                  Miranda Gruber (Irvine, Pa),
                                           Paul Gruber (Irvine, Pa),
                                                Jessica McDonnell (Rensselaer Falls, NY) 
 "Six of the most terrific, wonderful, and supportive teammates made
this adventure the most fulfilling and fun event of my racing career."
Paul Gruber      
Check out the story of our adventure, along with more pictures, on this site: 
 
   Photographs below are the fine work of Joanne Kennedy, please visit her site.
  
     
 
 
       2010 "Slenda Glenda" crew training on the Allegheny river
            
               2010 Slenda Glenda with stern mounted camera
             
 

 

  

Endurance fuels & supplements

for extreme athletes

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Recomended reading for ARCP members.
Please go to the Warren Richey page to see
our meeting with him. Warren Richey 
 

UP COMMING EVENTS:

 

~~~BREAKING NEWS~~~
~~~~BIG BIG NEWS~~~~
Our very own Susan Williams has been voted in as the new president of the United States Canoe Association.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~and~~~~~~~~~~~~~
WARREN PENNSYLVANIA wins their
bid for the 2012 USCA Nationals!!!
A big thanks to Ken Gerg for this.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~also~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Good news just keeps coming! The Allegheny Clarion Valley River Classic
is back on for this year and forever, as we are told by their race director! Details will be posted as they come in.
~~~~~~~~~Need supplies?~~~~~~~~~~
Look for our trailer at the races!!!
    ARCP Hut -
Canoe & Kayak Supplies
  "If you forgot it, we got it!"
  We repair composite boats!!! With our epoxy coatings, your old scratched up hull can appear and perform like new.
Check out our ARCPHut website below. It is under construction, but soon will be up and running.
 
          ~~~  mark your calendars!!! ~~~
 ARCP & WCCBI/COT present the 1st annual 
Warren Adventures Canoe and Kayak Race
 Location: Allegheny river, Kinzua to Betts
Date July 16, 2011 * Start time 12 noon
 
~~~~~~~~~This could save lives~~~~~~~~~~~  
PLEASE READ:  "Paddling on Cold Water"
by Glen Green, PE, Chairman Sefety Committee, United States Canoe Association, Navey Safety Engineer (1991-2006) 
 
 
P.A.C.K. re-organization.
First, we all want to thank 
Ken (& Joanne) Gerg
for all the wonderful years of
excellent leadership !!!!!
Congratulations new team:
President: Bob Snook
Vice President: Ron Kaiser
Operations Advisor/Historian: Norm Ludwig
Treasure/Secretary: Amy Rankinen
Editor (Website): Jeff Rankinen
Assistant Editor (Newsletter): Susan Williams

 

A.R.C.P. is happy to provide a link to
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Check them out for some of the best
racing news, products, tips, & items

 

  

http://uscanoenews.com

  

Great site for racing with a cause

http://www.krugercanoes.blogspot.com

 

 

Allegheny River Competitive Paddlers
 
 
 
 
 
 Randy Bailey,1st C-1 in at the 2009 Ohio State Championships
 
    Laura Martin, happy building her endurance and speed
 
 
 
 
 
                 "2009 Slenda Glenda Crew"
 
   Priscilla, Kerry, Teresa, Heather, Miranda, Paul, Jessica
 
 
 
USCA Nationals photos