Sinnemahone Paddle Race Date Set
Organizers of the Sinnemahone Paddle announce that insurance and PA Fish & Boat permits have been
received for the annual event. It will take place Saturday April 13 on the Driftwood Branch of The
Sinnemahoning Creek. The starting line is across from the Emporium Country Club and the 11 mile race
ends in Driftwood.
Registration forms can be picked up at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce office or printed from
the web page www.sinnemahone.org. Online registration is also open at
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Emporium/SinnemahonePaddle. There are several classes for kayaks and
canoes including tandem kayaks.
The price is $45.00 for adults and $30.00 for children under the age of 18. Competitors receive a $10 food
voucher, t-shirt and goodie bag. To be guaranteed a t-shirt, registrations must be received by April 1. The
coveted traveling trophy named for Bob Umbenhauer will be up for grabs! The event has been held for
decades beginning in the 1950’s with friends and moving to the Cameron County Canoe & Kayak Classic
before joining the Sinnemahone Triple Crown. It is the first leg of the Sinnemahone Triple Crown which
includes a gravel bike race and trail run.
Safety for the event is coordinated with Mountaineer Search & Rescue. Water rescue teams from across
the region will be on the stream banks and fire police will direct traffic and parking at the start and finish.
Water levels may force a change to the course. That decision will be made by April 11.
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