3rdAnnual "Not-NPFF" Downriver Race & Club Championships - BWA Doesn't Exist Edition 2012

The 3rd Annual "Not-NPFF" Downriver Race & Club Championships on Elkhorn Creek will take place Saturday, February 25th, high noon. 

This years race is the BWA DOESN'T EXIST edition whereby the Louisville Vikings will look to continue their dominance over their cross state rival, the Bluegrass Wildwater Association. Just ask Coach Cal.

"It's a unique thing," Calamari said. "There's no other state, none, that's as connected to their whitewater clubs as this one. It's the Louisville Vikings throughout this whole state, and that's what makes it unique."

And who wouldn't believe that guy? Consider staying home and nursing your Friday night NPFF party hangovers BWA...the Viking paddlespan is too huge.

YOU MUST REGISTER (CLICK HERE) BEFORE NOON ON FEB 24TH.

If you fail to register online there is no guarantee you'll make it onto the racers list.

Be at the Elkhorn Acres Take-Out Before Noon day of race.

The race will be mass start below the dam and run to the Shaffley's take out.

All boats will start from shore, boats over 10 feet will start bassackwards.

There will be 2 classes: guys & dames.

Most importantly, there will also be a club championship. Any "whitewater club" with 5 racers can join...this is not just VCC vs. BWA.

Club teams need at least 5 members to qualify. We will use Cross Country Scoring...it goes like this: the top five finishers from each club add their finish order together to get a score, lowest combined club score wins.

Remember...the NPFF has nothing to do with this race so don't go asking NPFF volunteers questions about it. They have other things to worry about.

PS...this is going to be a "fun run". Paddlers that wouldn't normally do a downriver race should definitely get out and give it a shot!

2011 Not-NPFF Race Results

The top 3. Great picture, to whoever i stole it from, thanks!

What's to say...? Better luck next year BWA!

Let the numbers do the talking:

Club Championship Results

1st: Louisville Vikings - 21 points
2nd: Bluegrass Wildwater - 47 points

Individual Results

1st: Jess "Thin Man" Albright VCC / 29:50
2nd: Matt Gossett VCC / 30:15
3rd: Clay "DLove" Warren BWA / 30:23
4th: Dave "WhiteSnake" Thomas BWA / 30:41
5th: Adam "Jah Mon" Blanding VCC / 30:45
6th: DeJon Gribble VCC / 30:58
7th: Brian Mattingly VCC / 31:17
8th: Dan Coaplen VCC / 31:41
9th: Matt "Rudio" Rudolph VCC / 31:51
10th: John Mello BWA / 32:05
18th: Sarah Mello VCC / 33:25 1st Female

FULL RESULTS HERE

43 racers (of the 75 registered) showed up on Saturday to take part in a rain soaked Not-NPFF Downriver Race and Club Championship. The water level was too high to portage the dam so we raced the lower Elkhorn from AW Acres to the bridge below Canoe Kentucky. The course turned out great and it was a forearm flaming, shoulder sizzling, core crunching and bicep blasting race.

But let's get to the important part...

THE LOUISVILLE VIKINGS AVENGED LAST YEARS FLUKE DEFEAT TO THE BWA WITH A DOMINATING PERFORMANCE LAYING TO REST THE QUESTION OF WHICH CLUB IS ACTUALLY THE STRONGEST IN THE BLUGRASS.

Vikings had a very strong turnout with 17 of 22 registered boaters showing up to race. Compared to 14 of 28 registered showing up for the BWA.

Vikings also represented 11 of the top 15 and had the 2 top ladies by a long way. It was a great showing and i thank you all for showing up and responding to the call of duty.

Also many thanks to Nathan and Canoe Kentucky for providing access and a very helpful shuttle after the race. Show them some love.

As i said last year: today is a rest day but Not-NPFF race training starts tomorrow!

Current picture of Elkhorn Creek dam

There WILL be a race Saturday on the Elkhorn!

What section(s) we race is yet to be determined.

We'll figure it out...everyone just take a deep breath and be there tomorrow.

Safety will be paramount in making any decisions so have no fear.

SYOTR

PS...It's called the NOT-NPFF race for a reason. Don't call NPFF types to get info. They don't know and are busy planning other, more important things.

2nd Annual "Not-NPFF" Downriver Race & Club Championships 2011

The 2nd Annual "Not-NPFF" Downriver Race & Club Championships on Elkhorn Creek will take place Saturday, February 26th at 1:00 pm.

you must register before Friday, Feb 25th @ Noon.

If you fail to register online there is no guarantee you'll make it onto the racers list.

The race will be mass start below the dam and run to the Shaffley's take out.

All boats will start from shore, boats over 10 feet will start bassackwards.

Drafting skilzz will be crucial.

There will be 2 classes: guys & dames.

Dr.Love wants age groups so...POOF...let it be done! There will be 3 age classes for both individual men and women: 18 - 39 /40 - 59 / 60 & up.

Most importantly, there will also be a club championship.

Club teams need at least 5 members to qualify. We will use Cross Country Scoring...it goes like this: the top five finishers from each club add their finish order together to get a score, lowest combined club score wins.

PS...this is going to be a "fun run". Paddlers that wouldn't normally do a downriver race should definitely get out and give it a shot!

2010 "Not-NPFF" Race results

2010 1st place club: BWA...Club of the 'Khorn


2010 1st place individual: Dr.Love...King of the 'Khorn

Thanks to Canoe KY for the shuttle help, Penny for the finish order / results and all the racers who showed to warm up the Elkhorn on a cold day.

In the Club Team competition the BWA squeaked out a victory over the Vikings...luck.
Open your eyes next time.

Team Scores:
BWA - 20
Vikings - 35
TRR - 152
CRKC - 159

Full results here...

Top Ten:
1 - Clay Warren (BWA) Speeder 32:40
2 - Dave Thomas (BWA) glass boat 33:16
3 - John Mello (BWA) sea kayak 33:21
4 - Brian Mattingly (Viking) red green boat 33:31
5 - Delaney Albright (Viking) red green boat 33:37
6 - Jay Bob (BWA) glass boat 33:41
7 - Jim Gunn (Viking) glass boat 33:44
8 - Fred Tuttle (BWA) glass sea kayak 33:55
9 - Todd Schindler (Viking) glass boat 34:35
10 - Dan Coaplen (Viking) dancer 34:39

It was fun.

The Inaugural "Not-NPFF" Downriver Race & Club Championship 2010

The Inaugural "Not-NPFF" Downriver Race & Club Championship on the Elkhorn will take place February 27th at 1:00 pm.

Register at the Elkhorn Acres take-out @ noon.

The race will be mass start below the dam and run to the old (illegal) take out. Drafting skilzz will be crucial.

There will be 3 age classes for both individual men and women: 18 - 40 /40 - 60 / 60 & up.

More importantly, there will also be a club championship...Vikings vs BWA vs ?

We would like to get other clubs (Cincy boaters, etc...) to join in the club competition. Anyone know any Cincy paddlers?

Club teams need at least 5 members to qualify. Scoring will be top five from each clubs finish order added together to get a score, lowest combined club score wins.

The weather the last few years has been terrible. Hopefully this year will be better. We're going to work on providing a shuttle as well as awards for winners.

PS...this is going to be a "fun run". Paddlers that wouldn't normally do a kayak race should definitely get out and give it a shot!