- Sat - Oct 06, 2018 - Port Providence
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Score-O Canoe-O
Event Director: Christopher Hand 484-612-2140
Course Setter: Christopher Hand and see choices to Volunteer to help at this event 🙏
Notes: 264 Canal Street Port Providence, PA 19460 N 40.1281 x W 075.4935
ED/CS Notes:
Canoe the "Fitz" loop with a twist!
Suitable for all ages/skills in the Schuylkill river and canal.
Starts from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon), and expect to be canoeing/kaying for about three hours or so. The cost is $5 per team, plus any boat rentals you may need.
Start and finish is at the Fitzwater Station (264 Canal Street
Port Providence, PA 19460), a great pub with indoor and outdoor dining right next to the canal. You can rent a canoe or kayak there from "Port Providence Paddle" http://canoeandkayak.biz, or bring your own boat(s). Call 610-933-1421 ahead of time to reserve your boat(s). Mention you're doing the orienteering event when reserving for a 10% discount off your rental.
As you paddle the "loop" (which is the Schuylkill canal and river with two portages), a provided map will direct you to visit certain locations ("controls") - specific channels, tributaries, sides of islands, historical features, etc. All controls are optional. Some controls will be on land and will require you to exit your boat.
Course is Score-O format - all controls are optional.
Teams using a canoe are allowed to split up briefly during the race. For instance, one member could portage the boat while another hikes down a side trail for a control location.
The "Fitz" will be open as normal for food and drink.
Map Location:
Courses Information:
Course Distance Climb Ctrls Canoe-O 8.00km 5.0m 15
Full Schedule (old style)
PDF Schedule
Unless otherwise noted:
- Pre-registration is recommended, discounted, and open until Thursday night, before the event.
- Day-of-registration is available, at $10 for beginners, and $20 for other courses.
All starts are from 10:00am until 1:00pm unless otherwise noted. Follow the text directions and look for Orienteering road signs as you near the park.
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| W | White, beginner level 3km or less |
| Y | Yellow, advanced beginner 2.5 to 4km |
| O | Orange, intermediate 3.5 to 5.5km |
| Br | Brown, Short Advanced 3 to 5km |
| G | Green, Advanced 4.5 - 7km |
| R | Red, Longer Advanced 6 - 10km |
| Bl | Blue, Long Advanced 8 - 14kms |
| Sc | Score-O |
| Sp | Sprint-O |
| Adv | Advanced |
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