[roc-info] You're invited to Canoe-O this Saturday!

[Laurie Hunt]

Orienteers,
This Saturday, June 18th ROC will be featuring it's incomparable Canoe-O.
This event only happens every few years, and you won't want to miss it! You
can pre-register now at roc.us.orienteering.org. The cost is $5 per boat
for members and $10 for non-members. We will have a special prize this year
for the best decorated boat (and boaters?). Picnic to follow. Details
below.

There will not be on-site rentals this year, although there are a number of
places to rent canoes and kayaks in Rochester.
http://www.yellowpages.com/rochester-ny/kayak-rentals

If you have an extra boat that you can share or need a boat email
hunt.laurieanne at gmail.com by Tuesday and we will attempt to connect folks.

GENERAL INFO

The address for the meet is 105 East Manitou Road. The sign on the road
says marina. You are not going into Braddocks Bay State Park. Follow the
O-Signs to the canoe/kayak launch. Unload your boat and park in the the
large parking area near the bathrooms. The Corp of Engineers worked all
winter and created a number of new channels and potholes that should make
the map more interesting this year.
There will be a simple picnic after the event at Lindsay Worner's house at
3394 Edgemere Drive. You will be able drive to the north end of the parking
lot after loading up your boat and walk to her house.

This is a poster produced by the Corp of Engineers showing the proposed
restoration of the bay. The marina is in the bottom right hand corner.
http://www.lrb.usace.army.mil/Portals/45/docs/BraddockBay/
BraddockBayPosterMay2015.
SCHEDULE

9:00 - Registration opens. Preregister if possible.
9:45 - Maps handed out
10:00 - Mass start
1:00 PM - Finish


COMPETITION RULES

1. This is a score O. There are 24 control points. #s 1-6 are 10 points,
7-12 (20), 13-18 (30), 19-24 (40) The groupings of controls will include
all point values. Many controls are close to the start/finish. You will
need to plan carefully. Competitors getting all the controls will be ranked
according to their total time. THE LATE PENALTY IS 10 PONTS PER MINUTE SO
PLEASE BRING A WATCH. Pleading with the organizers will not help unless you
bribe them with cash.

2. ALL competitors must have a life jacket or other flotation device in
their boats.

3. A cell phone number will be printed on map in case of an emergency. This
is not to be you used to complain about the meet, but may be used to praise
the organizers.

4. All controls can be reached by boat and no portaging is allowed. You
should not leave your boat unless you are arguing with your partner and
decide to throw them overboard.

5. When punching the controls please don't pull on the flag. There are lots
of cattails for this purpose. If pull down a control please put it back up.

6. Keep an eye on the weather especially in the open areas near the lake.
Go to shore or seek shelter under a bridge if necessary. Bring your smart
phone or I-Pad so you can catch up on e-mails while you wait for better
weather.

7. White swans can get quite nasty and aggressive if you get near a nest so
talk to them softly, smile and back up your boat if you encounter a hissing
swan.

8. In honor of Earth Day bonus points will be awarded to boats that collect
items of garbage from the water and bring them back in the garbage bag. An
item must fit in the bag. Dead fish and other animals are not counted as
garbage and may result in you being denied the right to land your boat at
the finish. No tires, lawnmowers or shopping carts allowed this year.
Concentrate on Styrofoam cups and plastic bottles. ONE POINT PER ITEM UP TO
TEN POINTS. You can also get five bonus points for decorating your boat or
yourself in some distasteful manner.

9. Three hours in a boat can make your thirsty. Although the Bay water is
handy and plentiful we advise bringing a water bottle. Dress for the
weather (who knows this year!) Hypothermia makes it hard to squeeze the
punch and make good navigation decisions.

10. The map is pretty good,but probably not perfect so don't you dare
complain. On the other hand, compliments about the maps and the courses may
produce a nice surprise when the final results are posted by the organizers.

Let us know if you any questions.

Rick & Linda
wornerkohn at gmail.com
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