2nd Annual Hook Mountain Challenge takes place on September 18, 2011.

The Hook Mountain Challenge, a paddle race from Nyack Memorial Park to Hook Mountain allows experienced paddlers, their friends, and families to enjoy a leisurely and fun afternoon in this beautiful Hudson Valley Region and give back to those in need.

The event benefits the Red Cross of Greater New York and the Nyack Homeless Project.

About the Nyack Homeless Project:

The Nyack Homeless Project, Ltd. is a non-profit, 5013c non-sectarian volunteer group that encourages adults, children and teens to make a difference by involving them with their communities to gather donations to feed and clothe men, women, families and children in need in Rockland County and New York City during the cold days of winter. They are committed to help as many people as possible without thought of remuneration, politics, or gratitude. In 2010 The NHP fed and clothed over 6500.

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If every single man, women and child in Ontario County had an above ground 18’ swimming pool that needed to be filled, how long would it take the Canandaigua Outlet to fill them at the current flow rate? This is per person – not per house- so a family of 5 would have 5 pools to fill. Remember this is every town, village and the cities of Geneva and Canandaigua.

The answer is less than 18 hours. The flow rate was in excess of 16,000 gallons per second (2 pools per second).

After discussing the hazards caused by the flooding with some key volunteers, as the Chairman of the Derby I have made the decision to postpone the Wild Water Derby, the Flat Water Regatta, and the Canoe/Kayak Slaloms scheduled for this weekend.

Reasons:

1. The increased force of the water is beyond the safety limits for both paddlers and rescue crews,
2. The shoreline erosion presents new possible unviewed obstacles,
3. All of the flat water has become rapids,
4. the bridge clearances do not allow for most rafts to launch,
5. the technical difficulties of slalom gates are impossible with high water flow rates,
6. the water ratings for the course have increased beyond the published levels submitted on our insurance application, and
7. shoreline safety of young viewers would be more dangerous with the change of water heights.

Even with full sun and no rain for the remainder of the week, the water height under the bridges for the regatta would require carrying the canoes and kayaks across those roads in at least one location in Canandaigua.

Providing that the very generous fireman and swift water rescue teams who donate their time and skills to protect everyone involved are available, the rescheduled date will be May 21st and May 22nd – the weekend between Mothers Day and Memorial Day.***

We’ll post again about it when the re-scheduled dates are confirmed.