Every fall, scores of paddlers converge on Lake Quinsigamond to take part in the Great
Quinsig Canoe and Kayak Race. For some, it is a competitive race. For others, the goal is
simply to finish the 5 mile course and have fun.
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They descend from the north... |
...and loop back from the south.
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The Outing Club had 15 paddlers in this year's event, our largest turnout in the three years we have participated. We had been braced for
rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ophelia, but the storm had sped past New England overnight. We were left with just cloudy skies and warm
temperatures for the race, which we gladly welcomed.
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Five of us paddled kayaks, including Celia,
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Phil and Camilla,
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...and Dani, who was a Quinsig veteran; participating this year for the second time.
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She finished the race with a strong performance and a smile. |
Meanwhile, Jason, Luke and 8 others from our group paddled canoes. (At least they're supposed to be paddling their canoe!)
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Jim and Amanda teamed up in one of Jim's own canoes. |
They finished first place in the adult mixed recreational 2-person canoe category.
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After the race, they collected their medals along with Micah and Rachel (at left), who finished
3rd place in the same category.
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Jess and Ashley pretended they were just a little bit tired by the end of the race, but we think they really wanted to do
a second lap around the lake.
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Molly and the other Ashley were having so much fun they didn't want the race to end.
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Eventually it got lonely out there and they decided to come home.
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Every fall, scores of paddlers converge on Lake Quinsigamond to take part in the Great
Quinsig Canoe and Kayak Race. For some, it is a competitive race. For others, the goal is
simply to finish the 5 mile course and have fun.
They descend from the north...
...and loop back from the south.
The Outing Club had 15 paddlers in this year's event, our largest turnout in the three years we have participated. We had been braced for
rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ophelia, but the storm had sped past New England overnight. We were left with just cloudy skies and warm
temperatures for the race, which we gladly welcomed.
Five of us paddled kayaks, including Celia,
Phil and Camilla,
...and Dani, who was a Quinsig veteran; participating this year for the second time.
She finished the race with a strong performance and a smile.
Meanwhile, Jason, Luke and 8 others from our group paddled canoes. (At least they're supposed to be paddling their canoe!)
Jim and Amanda teamed up in one of Jim's own canoes.
They finished first place in the adult mixed recreational 2-person canoe category.
After the race, they collected their medals along with Micah and Rachel (at left), who finished
3rd place in the same category.
Jess and Ashley pretended they were just a little bit tired by the end of the race, but we think they really wanted to do
a second lap around the lake.
Molly and the other Ashley were having so much fun they didn't want the race to end.
Eventually it got lonely out there and they decided to come home.