It's that time of year again, folks! The Third Annual Cuero TurkeyFest Canoe Race is set for Saturday, October 13, 2012. Just like last year, we'll have 2 race distances:

1. 7 mile recreational race - All boats welcome - kid friendly course
-Male/Female solo
-Male/Female/Mixed tandem
-Unlimited
-Youth
2. 14 mile competitive race - TCKRA/ICF State River Championship course
-Male/Female K1
-Male/Female K1 Masters
-Male/Female solo unlimited
-Male/Female tandem unlimited
-Roy Tyrone competitive Aluminum Class
*only K1 entrants are eligible for TCKRA/ICF State Championship titles

We're working on sponsorships right now. We will attempt to pay prize money for the 14 mile competitive race similar to last year (top 10 boats, regardless of class). More on that as details develop in the coming weeks.

TurkeyFest will be going on Friday through Sunday. Charlie Robison is performing Friday night. Texas Tornadoes headline Saturday night (not sure how they pull that off with Doug Sahm and Freddie Fender being dead and all, but it should be interesting, nonetheless). Bring the kids and make a weekend out of it. Lodging in Cuero is in high demand (oil field) so book early.

Change from last year:

No online registration. This is an experiment. It seems like most people prefer to register on race day to avoid paypal and/or active.com charges, so we're going to be race day only registration. Preferably, I would like for anyone planning on doing the race to RSVP here (name and race division) or on the TCKRA facebook thread. It will help me in planning for the post-race feast. Alternatively, you can email your RSVP to me at michaelvandeveer at att dot net.

Race entry is $25.00/paddler. It includes swag (see below) and post-race food.

No t-shirts this year, but we will have suitable replacement swag. It's a surprise and to my knowledge no Texas canoe race has ever handed out what we have planned. #swagteaser

If the race day registration change becomes a fiasco, we'll reinstate online sign up for the 2014 race.

See you on October 13. PADDLE RUBY PADDLE!!!

Love,

Mildred

What is the age limit for kids solo paddling the recreational race?

No C1 or C2 classes just for grins? Not a big deal for me as I'll paddle rec class with wife and kids.

@Geoff - We've never had an official age limit. Rule of thumb would be under 12 should paddle with an adult (it is 7+ miles). Even 12 and over should have experience on that section of river or paddle tandem with an adult. We've had really little kids "paddle" with an adult in prior races. No kids in the Competition Race (18+).

@John - Since the competition race is also the TCKRA/ICF K1 State Championship, we've always felt that adding tons of classes would dilute the already think K1 field, so no C1/C2 classes. You're welcome to paddle them in the Rec Race or even in the Competition race in the unlimited class; just no special recognition for the above reason.

Ever had anyone younger than 5yrs 11mo?

I think my wife already emailed a registration for us, but please enter the following: Debra-Jane Gauntt (9 yr old) and William Gauntt (42) in the recreation mixed tandem. Be on an Apex 130T. Can email us @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Thank you.

In. If West paddles fast enough.....
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Hi... Sounds like fun...
Class: Rec
Names: (1) Taylor Houston, (2) Levi Houston (age 5)

Thanks!

-Taylor / 512-299-0609 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

wildmancurry wrote:
Maybe check with Sandusky .

Bump!

I'm in. Gobble gobble or whatever that noise is that turkey's make.

Jr Tx water safari is September 15 at 9am.
SM to Staples. Best short race of the year!!!

bizzump

I'll be there solo mike.