Saturday dawned bright but cool.
There were some last minute personnel changes, but NBARC was able to cover the checkpoints.
Note to self - We should depart Timmies at 7:20 to get setup completed by race time 09:00.
Thankfully, the 50k started about 10 minutes late (no doubt to allow the frost to burn off the fields).
There were 104 participants registered, but some last minute changes there too, 103 competitors took the field.
Base - Lori VE3LOR, Checkpoint 1 - Jim VA3JGH, Checkpoint 2 - Wanda VE3KOJ, Checkpoint 3 - Paul VA3PC.
This is an event that truly needs us as there is no other means of communication onsite, no cell service.
I will be unable to attend this year due to a commitment out of town.
We would love to see more volunteers since we are going to be operating with minimum radio crew for this event.
Please bring a lunch as this has been difficult in the past logistically. Dinner will be served at the start/finish. It is catered by gd2go , and is always very, very good!
Event to raise funds for North Bay Hospital Foundation.
Usually a quick event. Dress appropriately for the weather. It can get wet/cold.
We provide communications for the trail run part of the event.
Usually requires 3-4 members.
Hi everyone; its a week to go before the race, and we are calling for a couple more volunteers.
Some of our long term volunteers are unable to attend, so we need volunteers for checkpoint 1.
The bonus for checkpoint 1 is that you are first to clear so you should be done around noon.
If you want to hang in for the free evening meal, feel free, but should you wish to depart after
the sweep arrives, that is OK too.
We need someone with cross band repeat capability, as the race checkpoint is not located in an
We had five operators out for the Triathlon this morning. We used the NFM repeater, which provided good coverage of our checkpoints.
The Try-a-Tri (the shortened version of the main event) got underway at 08:00, and the first participant was finished 30 minutes later, with the last one running in at probably close to 09:00.
The adult triathlon started at 09:30, with the last runner nearing the finish at 12:30.
Thanks to all who participated in this event, specifically Rick VE3ATK, Gerry VE3YO, Bill VE3TGI, Chris VE3 YYB, Kelly VE3KLX and Drew VE3MAF. If you have any suggestions for improvements, please email me before our June meeting.
Extra thanks go to Bill for creating and printing out copies of the SMEAC document with map, and for picking up, setting up and returning the equipment used at our base.
The annual Mattawa River Canoe Race.
Please sign up on the event page.
This is a full day event, bring some lunch, supper is provided at the end.
We normally have 3 checkpoints and a base station.
Cheers, Paul
