New in 2012 - Two divisions to choose from:
Apple Awards
Dinker Division
This is a non-competitive 8km paddle around the Big Island of Nelson Lake.
You won't have to get out of your kayak/canoe to be entertained by
banjos, fiddles, and other fun surprises!
Open to kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddleboards!
Hayward Outfitters
Dash the Dinker Division
Tour it or race it! It's up to you and your level of fun!
Don't worry, you won't miss the Dinker fun!
You will pass the same fun checkpoints used in the Dinker Division!
This longer 7 mile option is for the experienced paddler.
Race Subdivisions:
Ladies Single Kayak
Mens Single Kayak
Co-ed Canoe
Two-Man Canoe
Two-Woman Canoe
Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)
What exactly will I do out there???
For both divisions, your mission (should you chose to accept it)
will be to find these Banderdinker® Checkpoints as you paddle around Big Island:
The Launch! - Sponsored by Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce & Best Choice Recycling
Ukuleles Checkpoint - Sponsored by Culligan Water
Food Checkpoint - Sponsored by Northern Lakes Coop and Pat's Landing Resort
Fun Checkpoint - Sponsored by Couderay Waters Regional Land Trust and Hayward Outfitters
Fiddles Checkpoint - Sponsored by Sjostrom Construction and Comfort Suites
Banjos Checkpoint - Sponsored by Bending Branches and St. Croix River Association
"I SURVIVED THE DINKER" Checkpoint - Sponsored by Armstrong Insurance Agency
Featuring world famous musicians!!!
(Future tense of course!)
The Northwoods Strings Fiddlers
Their amazing teachers Naomi Haugen and Kevin McMullin
Scott McKenzie
Ukuleles and Lads
Also featuring very special guests:
The Hayward National Guard
~ Schedule of Events ~
Friday, June 8th 2012 - Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce
8:00 am - 7:00 pm - Pick up your bib number from the Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce.
Picking up your bib on Friday allows you the Fast Path check-in on Saturday.
Saturday, June 9th 2012 - Gerlach Landing, Nelson Lake WI
7:00 am - 8:15 am Boat drop off, final bib pick up, Fast Path check-in
The Boy Scouts will be there to assist you!!!
8:30 am Safety meeting, door prizes at the shore of Gerlach Landing
8:55 The National Anthem
9:00 am Dash the Dinker Start
9:05 am Dinker Division Start
Noon Silent auction concludes
Awards for the Dash the Dinker Division will be given out at the finish line upon conclusion of each subdivision.
Special Support from:
Forward Support Company (FSC) 724th Engineer Battalion, Boy Scouts Troop 70, Best Choice Recycling, Sno Biz Treats, Ron’s Septic Service and Portables, Custom Welding, Town of Lenroot, Hayward Wesleyan Church, Nelson Lake Association, Andrew Stern—Bending Branches, Jim Brown—President of Wenonah Canoe/Current Design,Sawyer County Record, Four Seasons, Fun Guide, Action Magazine, Silent Sports Magazine, WHSM, WRLS, Dairy Queen, Canoe Heritage Museum, No-Box Graphics, Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce, Hayward Lakes Visitor & Convention Bureau,Trisha Brassill, Emily Nothaker, Lynell Swenson, Munichs, Bob Bergum, Gina Penning, Diane & John Hinrichs, Kelly Nelson, Chuck Teders, Steph Ruetten, Hank Narus, Sandy Zeznanski, Linda Gerlach, Mark Simono, Andy McNamer, Shirley Redmond, Zalesky’s, Pastor Jeremy Mavis, Bill Olson, Lundstens, Neumanns, Donna Schoberg, Hugh Fitzgerald, Cindy Abiniak, Dayle Quigley - Medical Director, Mark Gritzmacher, Jim & Jane Montag, - EMT’s,
Safety Checkpoint Boats: Sjostroms, Beskars, Verhoevens, Ruettens,Steavensons, Olsons, Walkers, Pat’s Landing, Lake Time Boats, Sawyer County Sheriff
All Banderdinker® Board Members, sponsors, volunteers and participants!!!
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What to Bring!!!
