The Nelson Downriver
Canoe and Kayak Race

2004

Tandem Men Canoe Paddlers In Action

Kirk Havens and Jim Farrington leave the nearest competitor over 7 min. behind as they take 1st place in OC2Male.

Havens' and Farrington's victories are legion both in national and local races.

Ted and Cameron Glasgow win 1st palce honors in the Father/Son Class.

Mark and Justin Cerny survive a difficult line through rock pile rapid.

Mark and Justin achieve a 2nd place finish in Father/Son, a class that helps develop America's future leaders.

Kevin Shifflett and Ben Hutt gain a 2nd place finish in OC2Male.

This class is extrememly competitive and a bone of contention for local paddlers.

Mike Watson and John Beale dig it out in a great effort for 4th place bragging rights.

Mike and John are survivors of the 70 mile General Clinton race, paddling a plastic recreatonal boat against racing hulls.

Bill West and Clark Thacker fend off rocks (or rock turtles) to negotiate a tight slot in rock pile rapid.

Arthur Henne and David Ross look comfortable in their Old Town Appalachian.

David Ross, an ex-Rugby player for UVa., is no stranger to traditonal extreme sports.