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Rally on the Cumberland provides fun on the water with competitive spirit

Clarksville Parks and Recreation's Rally on the CumberlandClarksville, TN – Thrilling, loved it, great event, are just some of the words participants of Saturday’s Rally on the Cumberland Canoe and Kayak Race used to describe the event. Everyone crossing the finish line had smiles on their faces and seemed to really enjoy their ride down the Cumberland River.

“We have about 32 participates this year. It is a 5 mile canoe/kayak race from the Montgomery County Conservation Club down to Freedom Point in Liberty Park,” stated Clarksville Parks and Recreation Program Superintendent Melissa Adkins. “It’s a great way to get people outdoors and to let them see the wonderful waterways that we have here in this county. It’s a great event.”

4th annual Rally on the Cumberland was held Saturday, July 16th.
4th annual Rally on the Cumberland was held Saturday, July 16th.

The race was set to kick off at 8:00am Saturday morning, July 16th at the Montgomery County Conservation Club, located at 1182 Seven Mile Ferry Road. A light rain moved into the area and delayed the start until 8:40am.

The weather broke and it turned into a beautiful morning with a slight breeze. In fact, the rain stayed away for the entire event, only to return a few minutes after the awards were handed out.

“I think Clarksville Parks and Recreation is being really progressive in the outdoor industry trying to get people outside on the water and expose them to some of the things that Clarksville has to offer like the waterways, the blueways and things like that,” said Jason Pennington with Run-A-Much Outfitters. “Clarksville is moving in the right direction in getting people into the outdoor world more.”

Rally on the Cumberland participates coming down the Cumberland River.
Rally on the Cumberland participates coming down the Cumberland River.

The race was held in heats and the categories were: Youth ages 13-17, Beginner: 1 person, Beginner: 2 people, Intermediate: 1 person, Intermediate: 2 people, Advanced: 1 person and Advanced: 2 people.

Kymberlee McFaul came in first in the Youth Division.
Kymberlee McFaul came in first in the Youth Division.

Participants could provide their own canoe/kayak or rent them from Blueway Adventures, LLC or Run-A-Muck Outfitters.

In the Youth Division, Kymberlee McFaul came in first with a time of 1:19:52. Lucas Chambers was tops in the Beginner (Singles) Division with a time of 50:11, third best time of the race.

With a time of 1:07:53, Joseph Garfield and Lisa Garfield won the Beginner (Doubles) Division.

Joseph Stibler came in first in the Intermediate (Singles) Division.
Joseph Stibler came in first in the Intermediate (Singles) Division.

Joseph Stibler had a time of 53:21 to win the Intermediate (Singles) Division. Intermediate (Doubles) Division was won by Imelda Maronde and Shawn Maronde with a time of 1:16:52.

Advanced (Singles) was won by Tim Schramm with a time of 40:39, best time of the race. Mark Sinder had the second best time of the race at 46:42.

“This is a great event. It’s the second year that I’ve done it. I figure the weather may have kept a few people away today. But the rain moved out and it turned out to be a great day,” stated Tim Schramm. “There were a lot of great paddlers out here with some really good times.”

When asked how he felt about coming in first, Schramm said, “It doesn’t matter. It really doesn’t. I come out here to compete against myself. I compete against the clock. It’s not really about winning, it’s about being better than I was yesterday.”

Tim Schramm came in first in the Advanced (Singles) Division and also had the best time of the race.
Tim Schramm came in first in the Advanced (Singles) Division and also had the best time of the race.

In the end, it was a win for everyone that took part in Rally on the Cumberland. Everyone was all smiles after the event and they all had a good time taking a trip down the Cumberland River

Cheryl Lemon
Cheryl Lemon

“I loved the event. It’s good, it’s good. I wish more people would come out and do it. But I liked it,” said Cheryl Lemon. “The trip down the river was long but it was fun too. The water wasn’t moving. It would have helped if the water was moving a little bit. I look forward to doing this again next year.”

If you like getting outside and spending time on the water, then you should make sure to take part in Rally on the Cumberland next year.

2016 Rally on the Cumberland Results

 

Youth Division ages 14-17 (1 person)
# Boat Name Time
2 Kayak Kymberlee McFaul 1:19:52
3 Kayak Megan McFaul 1:25:20
13 Kayak Hogan Wiggins 1:29:09

 

Beginner (Singles)
# Boat Name Time
7 Kayak Lucas Chambers 50:11
8 Kayak Anthony Johnson 1:07:22
14 Kayak Adolf Martin 1:17:08
9 Kayak Kendra Johnson 1:21:23
16 Kayak Daniel Ross 1:28:33
12 Kayak Katherin Vanscyoc 1:33:34
17 Kayak Savannah Higgins 1:34:57
19 Kayak Cheryl Lemon 1:42:35

 

 

Beginner (Doubles)
# Boat Name Time
15 Kayak Joseph Garfield / Lisa Garfield 1:07:53
1 Kayak Brad Welker / Joy Welker 1:10:31

 

Intermediate (Singles)
# Boat Name Time
5 Kayak Joseph Stibler 53:21
4 Kayak Brian Ages 55:14
10 Kayak William Brim 1:04:36
11 Kayak Phillip Hubbard 1:05:05
23 Kayak Jeremy Gray 1:06:23
27 Kayak Eric West 1:07:14
18 Kayak Richard Gatewood 1:13:46
20 Kayak Lawrence Lemon 1:17:15
21 Kayak Scott Figuiredo 1:17:24
24 Kayak Jeremy Jackson 1:24:01
25 Kayak Brandon Pryor 1:24:02

 

Intermediate (Doubles)
# Boat Name Time
6 Kayak Imelda Maronde / Shawn Maronde 1:16:52

 

Advanced (Singles)
# Boat Name Time
26 Kayak Tim Schramm 40:39
22 Kayak Mark Snider 46:42

 

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