2 Dam Days 2012
2012 2DamDays
Sept. 29 and 30The Main Event:
A two day paddle race on the entire Osage Arm of Lake of the Ozarks
Plus
Adventure Races
And
"Just 4 Fun Races"
Join LOWA Paddlers at HaHa Tonka
Important Links
2012 Registration
Schedule of Events
See 2011 2DamDays RESULTS
See 2011 Pics and Videos
Also see Just4Fun Results
See 2010 Video and Highlights
Paddler Resources
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The Just4Fun Event
Also see The Anything Goes Just4Fun Race
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.
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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.
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Breakfast Available 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!
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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.
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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.
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THE MAIN EVENT
(shuttle will be available from end of race at Bagnell Dam back to Warsaw)
A two day paddle race on the entire Osage Arm of Lake of the Ozarks.
The main event includes 3 races in one:
- The Unlimited, where the big guranateed bucks are
- The Master's UL(age 50 or older), compete against your own age group
- The 3x27 Rule, compete against 3x27 rule class boats
- The 3x27 Rule Open Class
- The 3x27 Rule Master's (age 50 or over) class
The third annual 2 Dam Days Paddle Marathon on the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks in Central Missouri will be held Sept 29 and 30, 2012.
Don't miss this challenging event. Comments from the first annual 2DamDays race included, "..toughest race I was ever in...I'll be back". What will it be like this year? Will it be a calm, windless weekend with no big cruisers around to make horrendous wakes? I doubt it. So if you're among the faint of heart, maybe you'd best stay at home. But if your heart jumps at the thought of a real challenge, plan to join in for the race between the dams.
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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.
These incude
2DDUL Masters
2DDRule3x27Open
2DDRule3x27Masters
and also for the Adventure Races
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".
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The "Adventure" Races
For those adventure racers who enjoy the prospect of a challenging race on the Lake of the Lake of the Ozarks but who do not want the rigors of the Dam to Dam Main Event race, we have established the Adventure Series.
The Adventure Races will be Day One from Holiday Hills to Captain Ron's (about 31.5 miles) and Day Two will be from Captain Ron's to the The Lodge of 4 Seasons (about 20.5 miles). There will be winners on each day and participants will have the choice of racing only one or both of the days. Purse will be based on the number of entries and registration fee will be $100 per paddler whether you race Day One, Day Two, or on both days.
The first day will be on the "quiet" side of the Lake but the second day will be in the more populus region of the Lake. But rest assured about your safety. The Lake Community is committed to making this a safe race for you. Volunteers include many local resident boat shepherds, the Auxiliary Coast Guard, and regional Fire and Safety organizations. The State Water Patrol is also on board and local media and marinas will emphasize to power boaters the need to protect the paddlers.
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The 2012 Races
The Main Event
- Unlimited Open
- Unlimited Masters
- Rule 3x27 Open
- Rule 3x27 Masters
The Adventure Races
(a challenge, but not so much)
The "Just 4 Fun" Races
(Youth/Adult, Everyone, & Anything Goes)
Youngsters Encouraged to Participate
LOWA wants to make a special effort to make this event affordable and available to the youth of the community. One way or another, we will make it possible for any youth to participate regardless of their economic situation.
Register for the "Just for Fun" Event
AND,
Participant must sign
WAIVER
before the event to participate. Waivers will be available at registration but those under 18 years of age will need a parent or guardian to sign the adult waiver portion of the waiver.
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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.
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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.
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Exhibitors At Clean Water Festival
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.
Reserve your booth and pay with PayPal on-line or call 573-434-4400, 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.
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Races are santioned by the US Canoe Association
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.
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See 2011 Results
2011 2DamDays Pics and Videos
see photos here (we recommend that you change your browser screen to full screen to view these photos).
or see these same photos in video format on YouTube
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See: 2010 RACE RESULTS and Story of Race
See Photos of 2010 Event:
SlideShow
Album 1
Album 2
Just 4 Fun
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CONTACT INFORMATION
For more info, send an email to the race director at 2damdays@gmail.com or call LOWA's Executive Directo Donna Swall at (573) 434-4400.Mike Herbert Free Paddle Clinic at Lake of the Ozarks July 1, 2012
Mike Herbert, three times Olympian and PamAm Gold Medal winner will conduct a 3 hour kayak paddling clinic at the Ha Ha Tonka State Park from 9 AM to Noon on July 1, 2012. The rest of the afternoon will be open to all to "get their paddles wet" in the large, adjacent protected Ha Ha Tonka Lake of the Ozarks cove.
Bring a picnic lunch and plan to spend the day!
A few kayaks will be available for those new to the sport who would like to give it a try. In addition, contact us for local sources where kayaks can be rented.
Whether a beginner just wanting to learn, a paddler wishing to improve your technique, or an avid kayaker looking for help from the very best, HaHa Tonka is where you want to be July 1, 2012. Three time Kayak Olympian Mike Herbert will be there to conduct this LOWA sponsored paddling clinic.
It's free to everyone but donations will be accepted.
You must reserve your spot by filling out this form or by calling (573) 434-4400.
Registration will commence at 8 AM with light refreshments. Mike will conduct the clinic from 9 AM to Noon. Following the clinic the rest of the day will be open for all to "get their paddles wet" in the large, protected HaHa Tonka cove. A few kayaks will be available for those in need; call for information about the local availability of rental kayaks.
Life-jackets are required.
Topics to be covered by Mike include:
- Training
- Paddling techniques
- Racing Tips
- Nutrition
- During training
- When racing
- Safety on the water See pdf of Paddle Clinic Flyer