13th Annual Captain Kirk Cherry Creek Race Results

[The Way of Life Kayakers]

Hey ya'll,

Here are the belated results of this year's Captain Kirk Cherry Creek
Class V Down River Memorial Race, (13th annual).

1) Dave Garringer, paddling a Cyclone @ 37:30 (2006 Long Boat
Winner)
2) Charlie Center, paddling a Response @ 38:40 (previous two time
winner)
3) Greg Didriksen, paddling an Animas @ 38:45
4) Carlton Gould, paddling a Quantum @ 38:46
5) Rok Sribar, paddling a Pirouette @ 39:12
6) Eric Conklin, paddling a Crossfire @ 39:17
7) Jared N., paddling an Animas @ 39:32 (previous winner)
8) Trevor Hudson, paddling a Mirage @ 39:44 (previous winner)
9) Eric Christopherson paddling a Magnum @ 40:37(fastest Short Boat
time)
10) Jason Holman, paddling a Dancer @ 41:16
11) Tim Hagan, paddling a Phat @ 41:26 (previous winner)
12) Nick Nyquest, paddling a Gus @ 42:57
13) Thomas Moore, paddling a Burn @ 44:14
14) Ben Zuepo, paddling a Pirouette @ 45:14
15) Greg Spiecher, paddling a Yukon @ 56:12
16) Ben Hawthorne, paddling a Piedra @ 61:46
17) Jason Hale, paddling a Dancer @ 62:45

Brothers and Sisters,

A sincere thanks to all who showed up; it was a lot of fun to see
everyone. The positive atmosphere and energy has always been the great part of this day. The Cherry Creek Race has, over time, become a fun event at a time of year when it's great to get together and paddle the Creek one
last time to celebrate the end of summer. As far as my commitment to the
Race goes....I'll always want to saddle up and race these lines for as
along as I can muster. And I'll always be willing to bring a keg of
"cold" beer to toast the day and my friends at the take out.
Never-the-less, and speaking only for myself (which means I'm not
speaking for Barry) I believe this race or event or part...whatever we
call it...needs some new blood. I do think it's come time for some one
else to reinvent or re-format this race / party. However, if next year
comes around and no one wants to orchestrate the race, then certainly,
I'll always be willing to throw a picnic and help coordinate the times.
In spite of this, I do believe it's time for some kind of new evolution
for this event.

Anyway, thanks for letting me be a part of this day for the last 11
years and believe me when I say it'll always generate good memories and
smiles for me.

Sincerely,
Tim Hagan

The First Annual Captain Kirk race, dreamed up by Moss Quaglia and Mark Hayden, was held in 1994. It has grown from a few racers and a six pack of beer to as many as 25 (I think) and thanks to Tim, tons of food and beer and even a band (twice)!

I have been involved with keeping this race going and evolving for the last 11 years, and I agree with Tim in all of the above. I would like to see it go to the next level, but somehow still maintain the spirit of brotherly and sisterly love, and reflect the bonds of friendship that this particularly beautiful stretch of whitewater has built.

-Peace and Love-
Barry Huseby