K-1

Fabien Lefevre

K-1W:

Dana Mann & Ashley Nee

C-1:

Casey Eichfeld & Fabien Lefevre

C-2:

Casey Eichfeld

Ashley Nee, of Bethesda, MD. placing 2nd at the Senior National Team Trials

Qualifying for the World Cup and World Championships are Elliot Bertand/Michael Rudnitsky in C-2.

Qualifying for the U23 World Championships are Simon Ranagan in K-1 and Anna Maria Ifarraguerri in K-1W

Congratulations to everyone for your dedication and effort!

Congratulations to PWRC members of the 2013 Junior  National Team:

C-1

Elliot Bertrand

C-1W

Moriah Heaney

K-1

Michael Rudnitski & Cole Moore

K-1W

Eliza Malakoff & Moriah Heaney

C-2

E. Bertrand/M. Rudnitsky

 RESULTS

Eliza Malakoff winning the women’s kayak junior competition at Junior Trials. Photo by Irene Owsley

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING

THE CCA POTOMAC DOWNRIVER RACE

The 58th Annual CCA Potomac Downriver Race is scheduled to occur Saturday, May 11, 2013.  Currently, the water level of the Potomac River is rising; however, based on analysis of the level predictions from NOAA and the National Weather Service, we are confident that the equivalent water level of the Potomac River at the anticipated start of the race on Saturday will be close to 7 feet on the Little Falls Gauge and falling quickly.

Due to these circumstances, the Race Chair, in consultation with Potomac Whitewater Racing Center and the Safety Chair for the Race, has decided to start the race at the Anglers put-in (near Old Anglers Inn) as opposed to at Great Falls National Park.  We will offer full refunds to any racers that do not want to race at this level or on this modified course.  Please contact the Race Chair to coordinate any refund.  We look forward to seeing everyone for a fantastic, fun, and fast race!

Race Notice & Contact Information HERE

Entry Form HERE

Maya Humeau braving a gust of wind at the Feeder Spring Fling. Photo by Irene Owsley

Thank you all for braving the high winds and water at the Feeder Spring Fling!

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Results:

Day 1, Elite Slalom

 Day 2, Elite Slalom

Saturday and Sunday morning are elite-level races for experts and on Saturday afternoon we will host an intermediate race.   K1M, K1W, C1M, C1W and C2 classes in open and junior age divisions.  Saturday and Sunday will be separate races.  First Runs will be semi-finals with 2/3 of each class advancing to finals.  Athletes who do not advance to finals can compete in the “B” final.

WHERE: Meet at the Spiral Bridge Picnic Table at Lock 5, near the bathrooms
WHEN: Saturday, April 7^th at 9 am until 12 noon.

This event will happen rain or shine. We’ll clean up along the tow path between Locks 5 and 6, the Feeder Canal, and if time permits, heading upstream along the C&O Canal to just above Brookmont dam.

Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants for poison ivy, and use tick  repellent around your ankles as a precaution. This river cleanup is open to all ages, but young children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

**Students can earn SSL hours — all students under 18 will need a signed waiver (by parent / guardian) and the NPS will not permit cleanup without a signed waiver by everyone. Please contact me before April 6 if you need me to email a NPS waiver.**

The Potomac River Watershed is coordinated by the Alice Ferguson Foundation, supported by the Potomac Conservancy, the C&O Canal Trust, the  National Park Service, and volunteers like you! Questions? Contact Jennifer Hearn (301.229.4304)

• The camp will be held on April 27 and 28, one session each day.
• coached by elite PWRC athletes.
• Cost is $100.
• The camp is intended for cadet and master athletes.
• Participants need to have solid rolls in class III whitewater.
• Video review and both in-the-boat and throw line safety will be provided.
• Participants can use either longer plastic or race boats.
• Pre-registration required. To pre-register by email, contact Dana Chladek.

2013 Maryland Canoe & Kayak Racing Series Schedule!

Saturday and Sunday, May 4th/5th: Dickerson Elite Race (entry deadline: April 29)

Saturday, May 4th: Dickerson Intermediate Slalom (entry deadline: April 29)

Saturday, May 11th: 58th Annual Potomac Downriver Race

Sunday, May 12th: Feeder Spring Fling (entry deadline: May 10)

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 16th/17th/18th: USA Canoe/Kayak Senior Slalom Team Trials (entry deadline: May 3)

(at Deep Creek, MD)

Saturday and Sunday, June 1st/2nd: USA Canoe/Kayak Junior Slalom Team Trials

(at Dickerson, MD)

Sunday, June 9th: Feeder Summer Slalom Race

Saturday, October 26: Fall Feeder Slalom Classic

Sunday, October 27: Little Falls Biathalon

Links to entry forms for each of these races will be posted on this website as they become available!

2x Olympic Medalist and 2x World Champion Fabien Lefèvre!

2x World Champion Fabien Lefèvre with PWRC President Adam Van Grack after a whitewater workout on the Potomac River