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Claudia Munafo, Public Information Coordinator for the Raisin Region Conservation Authority and timekeeper, said a slower snow melt with spring runoff keeps the water flow levels higher, thus helping competitors go faster. But this year there was a fast snow melt.
Bob Cartwright from Summerstown was competing for the fifth time this year. He paddled his 14-foot, plastic kayak, completing the race in 3:13 hours, securing third place in his category. Simon Mayer, who competed in the Stand-Up Paddleboard division, was decked out in a pink flamingo costume as he made his way to the finish line. Mayer was also in his fifth consecutive race, finishing in 3:09 hours, placing second in his division.
The Raisin River Canoe Race is a favourite event for conservation staff, for the community and, of course, for the competitors.
It takes many people to put the event together, including staff and volunteers, but Munafo said everyone is happy to help, knowing the excitement that awaits on race day.
All the participants had great smiles as they landed their boats at the shoreline, clearly exhausted, but bursting with pride for their accomplishment.
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