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A kayak and canoe make their way along a stretch of the river at the 12th Con- cession of Scugog. Low water levels along the Nonquon River made navigating the river more difficult than previous years. Photos by J. Peter Hvidsten. Water low, but spirits high for Canoe the Nonquon Overcast skies cast a gloomy shadow over the Nonquon River for the 43rd annual Canoe the Nonquon on June 2, but despite the threat of rain, a respectable showing of die-hard enthusiasts took up the challenge. A total of 63 entries and 108 participants slipped into the shallow, weed choked waters to begin the 26 km course. Musem currator Amy Barron commented, “It was a tough day for Alison Minors and her mother Kathy, get ready all competitors. The first part of the race was a long slow slog and to head out on the Nonquon River. With a ‘Go- then the top of the lake was extremely windy and rough”. Pro’ camera mounted on the front of the canoe, The tough conditi Ited in 11 “earl e” entri ml Kathy and Alison’s adventure is captured with a e tough conditions resulted in 11 “early out” entries, as well asa picture taken every every 30 seconds. few rescues, but overall organizers felt the race was a success. Winners’ are as follows: 17 & Under: Gail Bel ohn Liversage Family Jr. & THeniz Pais "Travis Kuck K2: Bill Lanning/Carrie Lanning Kayak - Junior: Emily Gavey Kayak - Men: Ron Coulson Kayak - Women: ecm Laviolette “Raphael and Louis Cabardos Mixed Couples: Rob Bark Kelly-Lynne Spettique River Only: Larissa and Lisa Cordick jomen: Katheryn Churchill/Sara Doucet ery t js Kuypers and Nick Chapman check their canoe over before shoving off into the Chris shallow waters of the river for the annual Canoe the Nonquon race June FOCUS -JULY 2012 57 07. JULY FOCUS 64 pages.indd 57 12-06-25 11:29AM