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2014 Monday Night Rookies Info and Updates
Marcus
Well, its another cold extended spring... =(

I dont know when the first official Rookies will be. It will depend on how much precipitation we continue to get over the next week or 2. The Mississippi is very high and the water is in the low 40's, making for a dangerous combination. If the weather remains uncooperative, we may start out on Long Lake, or Lake Calhoun for a week or 2, but we'll play that by ear based on how the river levels pan out.

I'll email everyone and post here with more updates a week before we start.

In the mean time, happy paddling. Be safe!
Marcus
People are paddling 5:45 at the east river flats for an unofficial rookies. The current is strong and the water is cold, so bring a dry bag or a change of clothes.

Update: looks like minimal rain between 5 and 8, so its on! Bring some rain gear just in case. 
Marcus
To all the Rookies: there's a great deal on a Wenonah Jensen WWC1 right now. It will go fast so act quickly if you're interested. If you're looking for a decent solo canoe, it will be hard to find one cheaper than this:

http://www.bwca.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=forum.thread&threadId=747222&forumID=133&confID=1



Also:
Ill confirm the location on Monday morning, but we will most likely do Rookies at Long Lake in New Brighton The Mississippi is incredibly high and fast, and isnt the best place to practice at the moment.

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Marcus
The Mississippi is raging still and isnt the best place to practice at the moment. If the weather holds out, we'll do Rookies at the south beach of Lake Calhoun, the same place as the Hoigaards Paddle Derby. Usual time, 5:45pm. If the weather is questionable im sure the hard core usuals will show unless its really bad.

Here's where we're meeting:
https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.935991,-93.315774&num=1&t=h&z=19

Thanks,
-Marcus


MCA Racing Director
Marcus
Well the rain hasnt let up. Rookies is semi-officially canceled. Feel free to show if you really want to, but I assume it will be a small group if any.

At least the rest of the week looks beautiful!
Marcus
It looks like we'll get a break in the rain tomorrow afternoon, so it looks like we'll meet at the usual spot and time, 5:45, East River Flats.

See you there!
Marcus
The Mississippi was very high and fast last week, and its now 20" higher! In light of that, we will be doing Rookies on Cedar Lake. You can park in the neighborhood if the parking lot is full. The exact spot is linked below.

https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.957167,-93.326513&num=1&t=h&z=20

We hope to see you out there!

Also, check out how high the rivers are! the USGS has a great site for tracking river levels here and across the nation:
MN: http://waterwatch.usgs.gov/?m=real&r=mn
US: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/rt

Thanks,
Marcus
Marcus
Well, the river almost went down enough to go back to the Mississippi, but with up to an inch of rain expected this weekend the river will rise, so we'll do Rookies at Cedar Lake again. Same spot as last week, 5:45.

Here's where we're meeting:
https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.957167,-93.326513&num=1&t=h&z=20

We'll see you there!

Also, there's a good deal on 2 Power Surge Extreme paddles right now:
http://www.rivermiles.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1402626246
Act fast if you want one (or 2!) as they will go quickly
Marcus
Well, mother nature isn't cooperating very much this year, and it looks like Rookies is rained out again! The MCA boats wont be there, and turnout is questionable. Die hard paddlers, go out at your own discretion, but my guess is its a small group if any.
 
Marcus
Due to record rainfall, Rookies will be held on Cedar Lake again. A heads up: up you'll need $1.50 in quarters to park in the parking lot, otherwise you can park across the street for free. They dont have a nice payment terminal that takes credit cards at this location.

Here's the spot:
https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.957167,-93.326513&num=1&t=h&z=20

See ya there!
Marcus
Just as we get a break from the rain, we get more! Due to a Mississippi river that wont go down, we'll do Rookies on Cedar Lake again. Same spot as the last couple weeks. If you have boats, paddles, or PFDs, please bring them as we have been getting great turnout lately.

Reminder: bring $1.50 in quarters if you want to park in the lot, otherwise you can park across the street for free.

Here's the spot:
https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.957167,-93.326513&num=1&t=h&z=20

See you there!
Marcus
Finally a break from the deluge of rain! The Mississippi is back to normal levels, so we'll do Rookies at the normal spot on the East River Flats, 5:45. We've been having good turnout lately, so bring a boat if you can!

https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.970453,-93.233592

See you there!
Marcus
A storm is predicted to roll in between 5 and 6, so stay tuned for a cancellation notice if that holds true. If there's moderate sustained rain or any thunder/lightning around 5:10 we'll call it off. As usual, you're free to paddle at your own discretion regardless.
Marcus
Although its not here yet, the inevitable is coming our way...A fairly strong storm is going to be here right around 6, so rookies is canceled.

Paddle at your own discretion. The storm should be here right around 6, so keep that in mind if you're hell bent on paddling.
Marcus
Well, Monday seems to be a cursed day this year and the trend continues with a 40% chance of rain tomorrow. Assuming we luck out, we'll be in the Mississippi at the East River Flats at 5:45 (dare I say, a 'normal' Rookies?!)

https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.970453,-93.233592

See you there!
Marcus
The Long Lake Lap is this Saturday and the Jensen Handicap is Sunday! If you're a Rookie looking to try out a race the Jensen Handicap is specifically designed for inexperienced racers! Come give it a try.
Marcus
Rookies is back at Cedar Lake this week. 5:45pm. Bring a boat if you have one

https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.957167,-93.326513

See you there!
Marcus
Rookies at Cedar Lake! 5:45pm. Bring a boat if you have one. It looks like we should have a beautiful evening for once!

https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.957167,-93.326513

See you there!
Marcus
Rookies.
Cedar Lake.
5:45pm.
Bring a boat and life vests if you have them.

Lets hope we're on the right side of a 40% chance of rain. Check back here if its questionable.

https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.957167,-93.326513

See you there!
Marcus
Looks like another beautiful Monday and another beautiful day for paddling on Cedar Lake, 5:45, bring boats and PFDs...you know the drill!

https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.957167,-93.326513

See you there!
Marcus
Well, NOAA says 80% chance of rain tomorrow afternoon, so a successful Rookies would require some luck, but if the rain hold off lets change things up a bit and do it at Long Lake in New Brighton. Bring boats if you got em. If the weather is questionable Ill post here around 4:00 with an update

https://www.google.com/maps?q=45.066787,-93.197754
Marcus
Hey all,
We're hosting a mini round robin this Thursday at Cedar Lake! We'll do a format similar to Al's Round Robin, so everyone will paddle with everyone else! (if we get a ton of people this may change, but we'll plan on a full round robin unless the number of participants dictate otherwise)

We'll start at 6:30 from the West beach on Cedar lake, where we've been doing Rookies lately. The only boats allowed are Jensen 18's. We will bring the MCA trailer with 6 of them. If you have a J18 and want to bring it, you can, but you don't need to.

The races will be short, probably around 2 minutes per round. It will be a very short out and back race with 1-3 buoy turns. We'll send out 3 boats at a time with the other 3 getting ready.

This is also a fun spectator event as you'll always be close to the action and there will be close finishes! Invite people along to watch!

Cost: Free to MCA members or $5 for non members (sign up to be a member at the top of the navigation bar on the left of this page)

What: a Round Robin race, short races, around 2-3 minutes per race with 1-3 buoy turns. Number of rounds will depend on the number of participants.

Location: https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.957167,-93.326513

Time: Start races at 6:30, arrive around 5:45-6:00. (earlier is better, as it will help us setup the brackets)

Bring:
water, sunblock, paddle. We will provide the boats and PFD's.

Win: respect and admiration of your fellow races, and the right to remind them in the future how you beat them =)
Hope to see you there!
Marcus
It looks like a nice day for paddling! come join us at Cedar Lake, west beach, 5:45. As usual, bring and boat and paddles if you got em'.

https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.957167,-93.326513

See you there!
Marcus
Rookies, Cedar Lake, West Beach, 5:45! Looks like a beautiful day for it. Get em in while you can! We dont have too many left!

See you there,
Marcus
Marcus
We're doing a throw back rookies at the East River Flats on the U of M campus, 5:45, bring a boat (or 2) if you can. With the cooler weather, a dry bag and change of clothes might be a good idea too.

https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.970431,-93.233598

See ya there
Marcus
We'll keep it going at the East River Flats on the U of M campus. The river is calm and the trees are starting to change which should make for a nice paddle. 5:45, bring a boat (or 2) if you can. With the cooler weather, a dry bag and change of clothes might be a good idea too. The water was chilly last week!

https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.970431,-93.233598

See ya there
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