Aluminum Nationals Information

Early March holds lots of potential, but not a lot of reality for foraging. So an afternoon canoe trip yesterday resulted in totally different findings.

» Rouge Friends join water quality forum -

Friends of the Rouge, a non-profit organization dedicated promoting restoration and stewardship of the Rouge River, will be participating in the 15th Annual Water Quality Symposium for the second year in a row.

» Southeast Canoe and Kayak Collegiate Championships planned -

The American Canoe Association, The Brevard College WLEE Program, and several area sponsors will host a new canoeing and kayaking event, Southeast Canoe & Kayak Collegiate Championships, March 27-28 on the Tuckaseegee River.

» Missing Canoeist's Body Found In Exeter River -

Police in Raymond confirmed Monday night that the body of a canoeist who disappeared late last week has been found in the Exeter River.

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Aluminum Nationals Results

USCA "Aluminum Nationals"

2009 USCA National Stock Aluminum Canoe Marathon Championships:
Saturday, May 16th, 2009
14.2 miles on the Des Plaines River from Vernon Hills to Wheeling, IL

The Aluminum Nationals is hosted by, and followed the next day by, the

52nd Des Plaines River Canoe Marathon

Sunday, May 17th, 2009
- the largest one day, single course, canoe and kayak race in the Americas:
1250+ participants
18.5 miles on the Des Plaines River from Libertyville to Mt Prospect, IL.
Two races - one great weekend

Extraordinary discount at nearby Wyndham Suites hotel.

Free entry to the Sunday race for all Aluminum Nationals participants.

New "Junior Challenge" within Aluminum Nationals.

Free USCA membership for Junior Aluminum Nationals participants.

Master Canoe Racing Clinic by Peter Heed.

Spaghetti awards dinner Saturday night at Buca di Beppo.

Aluminum canoes available for rent for fly-in participants.

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Link to United States Canoe Association:

United States Canoe Association