Corporate Racers on Shiawassee River

Good Day;

I'm Douglas Lanyk, Vice President of Headwaters Trails Inc.
I have a challenge for all of you.
Which organization has the best paddling team?
On May 18th, 2008 we are having our 4th annual Race
and fun paddle down the Shiawassee River from Holly to Fenton Michigan.

My newest idea is to add a corporate challenge into the racing classifications.
Is anyone up to proving that they have the best equipment
and staff by getting on the water?

We will have a lot of paddlers on site for the event.
You can show your best boats and gear to a targeted audience.

http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/


Please provide some feedback.
Race plans are under way.

Sincerely
Douglas Lanyk
dslanyk @ earthlink . net

Launch Site

Launch Site for Shiawassee River Race

- WaterWorks Park - 602 South Broad St, Holly, MI 48442-1674
It's on Broad Street aka (Milford Road) in Holly

http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/images/ShiawasseeRiverMap.jpg

http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/images/SE_Michigan_Inset_Map.jpg

Map of Shiawassee River

New link Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail http://www.umflint.edu/resources/pdf/outreach/shiawasse-river-trail-map.pdf Click on map for larger, more detailed, view of the area

Quiet Water Symposium

Doug Lanyk and I will be there with info, maps, videos and answering questions
The Shiawassee River between Holly and Fenton Michigan is a great paddle

Many exhibitors -Beautiful hand-built canoes, kayaks, rowing craft.
Antique and restored classic canoes plus lots more !

Quiet Water Symposium


Date: Saturday March 1, 2008

Location: MSU -The Pavilion for Livestock and Agriculture Education

(Farm Lane, S. of Mt Hope - on the campus of Michigan State University)

Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Admission: Adults $8.00 - under 12 Free

http://www.quietwatersymposium.org/qws2008.html

http://www.quietwatersymposium.org/FAQ.html

Place: The Pavilion for Livestock and Agricultural Education on the campus of Michigan State Southwest corner of Farm Lane and Mt Hope.

DIRECTIONS TO THE PAVILION:
From the EAST
Using I 96 Get off at the Okemos Exit. Turn North about 2 1/2 miles to the traffic light at Mt Hope. Turn left (the only way there's a school on the right).
Proceed about 3 miles and turn left at the first traffic light (Farm Lane) past the railroad tracks.
The Pavilion is the big building on the left.
Using Grand River Ave proceed to Hagadorn Road in East Lansing. Hagadorn is about 1-1/2 miles past the overpass on Grand River between Okemos and East Lansing.
Turn left (south) and proceed one mile to Mt Hope. Turn right and turn left at the first traffic light (Farm Lane) past the railroad tracks.
The Pavilion is the big building on the left.
From the NORTH
Using 127 Stay on 127 past East Lansing to the Trowbridge Road Exit. Exit at Trowbridge Rd and drive about ½ mile to the light at Harrison Rd. Do not proceed onto campus, turn right (South) on Harrison. Turn left at Mt Hope and proceed ½ mile to Farm Lane. The Pavilion is on the right.
From the WEST
Using 496 - Turn South on 127,
Using I-96 Turn North on US 127
2 Options
1) Exit at Dunkel Road and turn left (east). Turn left at Collins Road (about ¼ mile, where Dunkel dead ends into Collins). Follow Collins north about ½ mile, around the curve to the east where it becomes Forest (the only option) and on to the second left turn (past the Observatory). This is Farm Lane and the building is on the left.
2) Continue on and exit at Trowbridge Rd. Exit at Trowbridge Rd and drive about ½ mile east to the light at Harrison Rd. Do not proceed onto campus, turn right (south) on Harrison. Turn left (east) at Mt Hope and proceed ½ mile to Farm Lane. The Pavilion is on the right.
From The SOUTH
Please see directions from the WEST (above)