The half-mile course was laid out by the Northern New York Paddlers, who also furnished
the canoes, paddles and lifejackets. The sprints have been sanctioned with the United
States Canoe Association.
The magnificent MOHAWK CUP, a gift of Oneida SEsperance - June 26ilver, will be awarded to the grand
winners and will stay in their community until next year.
Waterway Festival - Canal Sprint Locations and Dates
Amsterdam - August 14 Canajoharie - August 14 & 21
Frankfort - July 16 Ilion - July 17 Little Falls - August 11 Mohawk - July 24 Niskayuna - July 18
Frankfort Winners:
Open Class: Gary Grippe & Jeff Edwards of Frankfort - time 6:55
Mixes Class: Michelle & Peter Carlisimo of Frankfort - time 6:46
Niskayuna Aquaduct Park Winners:
Open Class: Will & Erik Whiting of Fultonville - time 6:21
Mixes Class: Angela Cowie & Jim Sealy of Little Falls - time 6:59
Esperance Winners:
Open Class: Peter Lindemann from Howes Cave & Todd Nicolai of Cobleskill - time 5:26
Mixes Class: Brenda Fischer of Delanson & Debra Keefer of Clifton Park - time 5:27
All winners received medallions and have been invited to compete for the
coveted Mohawk Cup, in the "Finale", to be held in Canajoharie on August 21, at 2 pm.
Prior to the race, the last sprint will be held at 10 am at Waterfron Park in Canajoharie.
For more information, email mvhc@telenet.net - Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor Commission
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