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The race is about 1,000 miles down the Yukon River, making it the world's longest canoe race. [1] The route is remote, sparsely populated, and has long stretches without access. Past Dawson City , around 450 miles into the race, competitors are beyond helicopter range and rescues are estimated to take 24-72 hours.
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) is a conservation authority in Ontario, Canada. It operates under the Conservation Authorities Act of Ontario . [ 1 ] It is a corporate body, through which municipalities, landowners and other organizations work cooperatively to manage the Saugeen River watershed [ 2 ] and natural resources ...
These paddle sport organizations and clubs oversee various competitive sports involving watercraft propelled using a paddle. Some paddle sports include dragonboat racing, swanboat racing, canoe racing and kayak racing.
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Today the river is best known for its fishing and as a canoe route. The river's name comes from an Ojibwa language word Zaagiing , meaning outlet . Another source is more specific, indicating that "Saugeen" is the corrupted form of the Ojibwa word meaning the entrance or mouth of the river.
Mar. 2—Two children, ages 3 and 5, were hospitalized Friday after the canoe their father was paddling capsized in frigid winter waters in downtown Franklin. One child, who was not breathing and ...