2DamDays Paddle Marathon

Just4Fun Anything Goes Race

Now, this should really be fun. This will be a race from Bearbottom to Captain Ron's, only about three miles and will be held on Satuday, Sept. 24, 2011.

You can enter anything you care to so long as it floats and does not have a motor. This means vessels like paddle boats or whatever else type contraption you might have or build. Yes, even an old-fashioned canoe is ok but we encourage the entry of more non-conventional boats in this race. The boat can be "Anthing Goes" but all entries still must follow the Race Rules and sign the Race Waiver.

Come for the challenge, but don't forget the BIG BUCKS! The 2DDUL (2DamDays Unlimited) has a guaranteed purse of $13,500 in prize money if all divisions are filled. In addition, the best overall time (and this includes all race categories within "The Main Event") will win an additional $1000! Last year the grand purse winner took home $2400!

The guaranted purse applies only to the unlimited divisions of the "Main Event" Purses for the other Main Event categories will be based solely on the number of entries in those categories.

Those listed above will not be eligible for the guaranteed purse but will be based on the number of entries in each race and class. However, all entrie in the "Main Event" will be eligible for the grand prize of $1000 for the best overall time from Truman to Bagnell Dam

Hey Women! you won't believe this, but the guaranateed purse for you, if you race in the 2DDUL race, purse schedule is the same as that for the men. Equal rights and equal $BUCKS! Now, please do your part, don't let me down, show up in numbers that will put those guys to shame.

Here's the scoop on the "Main Event": The first day, Saturday, you will race from just below the Truman Dam (mile marker 89) to the most family fun place on the lake, Captain Ron's. Prize money will be awarded in each of the divisions for the top three positions. But there's a catch. In order to qualify for the winnings of the first day, those racing in the 2DDUL Open must complete the race by also finishing the second day. Entries in the 2DDUL Masters and in the 2DD Rule3x27 who choose not to race the second day are, however, eligible for prize money for winnings on Day one.

Purse schedule for winners the second day will be the same as for the first. A single individual could win first place both days and could also have the best over-all time of all divisions and categories in the "Main Event".

See race details.

See: 2010 RACE RESULTS and Story of Race

See Photos of 2010 Event: SlideShow Album 1 Album 2 Just 4 Fun

What Is The 3x27 Rule

Rule 3x27 refers to the specification that all boats competing in this class must meet the so-called, 3x27 Rule which states that the boat must be at least 27 inches wide at the 3 inch watermark line and that the boat must be no more than 18 fett 6 inches long. In the 2DamDays Paddle Marathon, this Rule 3x27 category applies only to tandem boats. Most standard tandem canoes will meet this specification as will the "4-32" boats. Many, if not most, racing kayaks in the unlimited category will not meet this rule.
Boats in the Rule 3x27 category of the 2DamDays Paddle Marathon may be covered and have any type bailor in this race, for safety reasons. No rudders allowed and single blade paddles only.

Sponsoring Organization

The 2 Dam Days Marathon is sponsored by the LOWA Paddlers' Club which is a Paddle America Club belonging to the American Canoe Association. LOWA Paddlers'Club is part of the Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance,Inc. (LOWA) which is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization.

Proceeds from this event will benefit LOWA in it's endeavors to maintain and improve the water quality of the Lake of the Ozarks.

Lake Weather Report

See

Race Details

The Main Event

The Adventure Races

The "Just 4 Fun" Races

More 2DamDays Sponsors

MORE 2DamDays SPONSORS

Starbucks Coffee 3797 Highway 54, Osage Beach, MO 65065 - (573) 302-0410

Radio Staion KAYQ 97.1 for Classic Country Rock

LakeOzark Environmental

LakeOzarkNow.com,

The Rusty Skillet--A Great Place to Eat in Warsaw

The Just4Fun Event

Also see The Anything Goes Just4Fun Race

See Free or Greatly Reduced Special Offer to Youth Groups and Families

The notion of paddling almost 100 miles in two days sounds a bit extreme to most people. We will have a recreational division for the weekend warrior, with a shorter course starting at The Halfway Inn (47 mile mark) and ending at Captain Ron's (the 34.5 mile mark). See Directions. Paddlers in this event will make it to Captain Ron's in plenty of time to get the Clean Water party started. Enjoy awesome food from the Captain's kitchen as well as great drinks and live entertainment. Trophies will be awarded to the winners of this event during the festivities which will include sponsor booths, food, and live entertainment.

Youngsters Encouraged to Participate

One of the classes in this event will be tandem "Youth/Adult" and a special prize will be awarded to the youth winning this event.

Register for the "Just for Fun" Event
AND, Participant must sign WAIVER before event to participate. Those under 18 years of age will need a parent or guardian to sign a parental waiver.
See Rules for this "just for fun" event.

COST: The cost per paddler for this "just for fun" event will be $25 up until the day of the event at which time the cost will be $30. (Note:this is the "Just for Fun Event" and not the "2DamDays" 2 day race main event).

SAFETY MEETING: A mandatory safety meeting will be held at 9AM at the Halfway Inn and the event will commence at 10 AM. All participants will be asked to have their boats in the water prior to 10 AM so that all can commence simultaneously at 10 AM sharp.

BreatfastAvailable from 8-10 at the Halfway Inn

Shuttle Provided Back from Captain Ron's to Halfway Inn

There'll be a shuttle back to Halfway Inn for those who do not have an extra driver and need to get back to their vehicle. The shuttle will be by boat and will depart Captain Ron's soon after arrival of the last paddler(maybe 3 or 4 PM). Inquire at the event check-in table for an update on expected shuttle departure time. This will give everyone plenty of time to return to Captain Ron's for dinner and entertainment.

SPREAD THE WORD AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS
WEATHER FORECAST FOR SATURDAY: Sunny and 78 degrees!

Don't Own A Boat But Want to Join the Fun?

Just let us know by sending an email to 2damdays@gmail.com or call LOWA's Executive Director Donna Swall at (573) 434-4400 to let us know that you will need a canoe. Canoes can be made available at the Halfway Inn for an additional fee of $40 for the day, but we must know in advance.

Directions to Halfway Inn

By the water, you go to the mile marker 47 of the Osage arm in Blue Cat Cove.

By Land. Halfway Inn is on Cup Tree Road, which is also Lake Road 135-3, about 5 miles west of Laurie, Missouri. Follow Missouri Route 135 to 135-3 (Cup Tree Road), and proceed about 5.5 miles (don't make any left or right hand turns) until you see the Halfway Inn Bar & Restaraunt. When you go past the shoe fence and the famous cup tree, you are almost there.

Exhibitors

Exhibition space for the event is being made available, on a first come first served basis, for businesses and organizations that would like to showcase their products and services to a responsible, outdoor oriented, paddling community.

or print out this pdf application and send it with your check (if required) to the LOWA address shown on the form.

Free Booth Space For Non-Profits and Others

LOWA would like to offer non profit watershed groups, government agencies that deal with clean water and wildlife issues, as well as other non-profit clean water oriented groups a 10'X10' booth space for free.