Organizers of the Sinnemahone Paddle announce that insurance and PA Fish & Boat permits have been received for the annual event.  It will take place Saturday April 13 on the Driftwood Branch of The Sinnemahoning Creek.  The starting line is across from the Emporium Country Club and the 11 mile race ends in Driftwood. 

Registration forms can be picked up at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce office or printed from the web page www.sinnemahone.org.  Online registration is also open at https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Emporium/SinnemahonePaddle.  There are several classes for kayaks and canoes including tandem kayaks. 

The price is $45.00 for adults and $30.00 for children under the age of 18.  Competitors receive a $10 food voucher, t-shirt and goodie bag.  To be guaranteed a t-shirt, registrations must be received by April 1.  The coveted traveling trophy named for Bob Umbenhauer will be up for grabs!  The event has been held for decades beginning in the 1950’s with friends and moving to the Cameron County Canoe & Kayak Classic before joining the Sinnemahone Triple Crown.  It is the first leg of the Sinnemahone Triple Crown which includes a gravel bike race and trail run.

Safety for the event is coordinated with Mountaineer Search & Rescue.  Water rescue teams from across the region will be on the stream banks and fire police will direct traffic and parking at the start and finish.  Water levels may force a change to the course.  That decision will be made by April 11.