Square Stern race

[memaquay]

This is in Manitoba, not entirely sure where, thinks it's on a reserve, at one point I hear a fella call one of the racers a "big weenuk", which is pretty funny in Anishnabe. Hope the link works
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16xL3jCEtf/

 

[Alan Gage]

That was as pretty tight race. Fun to watch. I thought #74 was going to pull back ahead at the end.

Alan

 

[wjmc]

I would guess Cross Lake (can't remember its new name) or Norway House. It's called a "Cross Lake Racing Canoe" in the list of canoe models here:

"In Cross Lake, Manitoba there is a special canoe race dating to 1967, using freighter canoes converted to racing. These are required to be 18' LOA, built with wood & canvas construction, and have a "Y" stern. The bow rows and the stern paddles."

Canoe models and pricing

The price for each model is based upon a "standard build". Other build options are available upon request, please inquire for pricing. Cu...

www.redrivercanoe.ca

 

[Alan Gage]

I would guess Cross Lake (can't remember its new name) or Norway House. It's called a "Cross Lake Racing Canoe" in the list of canoe models here:

"In Cross Lake, Manitoba there is a special canoe race dating to 1967, using freighter canoes converted to racing. These are required to be 18' LOA, built with wood & canvas construction, and have a "Y" stern. The bow rows and the stern paddles."

Canoe models and pricing

The price for each model is based upon a "standard build". Other build options are available upon request, please inquire for pricing. Cu...

www.redrivercanoe.ca

It looks like you're correct. From Mem's video I thought maybe it was just a sprint race but apparently it was just the end of a much longer race. If anyone needs help sleeping here is the full 2+ hour video of the race:

Alan

 

[Glenn MacGrady]

Hope the link works

Mem's OP motivated me to see if I could directly embed a Facebook video.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=790336570079624

All I did was copy the URL from the address bar of the Facebook page having the video, and then pasting that URL into the Reply text entry box (after, as always, a line space after any prefatory reply text).

 

[jdeerfoot]

Looks like fun, especially the rowing position. The last time I rowed anything was about 55 years ago at scout camp. But I do like the near full body workout you can get on a rowing machine. I just have to find the ambition to get to the gym and actually do it. Maybe in a week or so when the local Y closes the lap pool for maintenance.