Sunday, April 10, 2022

Sinnemahone Paddle Draws 81 Competitors In Cameron County; First Of Triple Crown Events

Mother nature cooperated bringing water to the Driftwood Branch of the Sinnemahoning Creek on Thursday days before the
Sinnemahone Paddle event in Cameron County  

Organizers say contingency plans were in place but not needed.  More than 80 registered for the 12 mile race from near the Emporium Country Club to Driftwood.  Emergency services report no incidents. 

Ken Gerg and his long-time paddling companion Dana Leet led the field in an exhibition run.  Finishing the course in just over 90 minutes. 

2022 brought the end of an era to a Cameron County father son duo who have paddled in the Adult/Junior Canoe race.  Eastyn Solveson maxed out the age limit this year.  The pair finished the race in 1:37:35.  

Cameron County brothers teamed up to take first place in the Clydesdale Class.  Luke and Seth Fragale finished at 1:44:09.   

The race brought out brothers and sisters paddling in the junior kayak division.  The sisters from Bellefonte battled to the finish line with Orissa beating Ellis Reed by 2 minutes.   

Cameron County brothers Cameron and Jed Lehman competed for the first time.  Cameron finished ahead of his brother by three minutes.

Sinnemahone Triple Crown

The Sinnemahone Triple Crown is a three-part event focused on promoting the county and its natural resources along with local businesses.  

The next event is the Sinnemahone Gravel Bike Race on September 24 and concludes with the Ultra Trail Run on October 15. 

For more information, visit the Sinnemahone Triple Crown website.

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[Posted: April 10, 2022]  PA Environment Digest

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