THREE RIVERS KIWANIS SEBEC RIVER RACE

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom

Nine craft were paddled by canoeists and kayakers from below the dam in Sebec Village along the Sebec River to near the boat landing in Milo during the Three Rivers Kiwanis’ annual Sebec River Canoe and Kayak Race on July 23.

This year’s field was comprised of five two-person canoes and four solo kayakers, with race proceeds benefitting Three Rivers Kiwanis community projects in the organization’s home in the Milo/Brownville-area.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom

ALMOST TIME TO START — Some of the entrants in the 2016 Three Rivers Kiwanis Sebec River Canoe and Kayak Race are gathered at the starting line in Sebec Village. The Piscataquis Amateur Radio Club provided communications services for the race, from the start to the finish with several checkpoints along the route.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom

FASTEST PADDLERS — Barry and Lori Dana rest after completing the annual Three Rivers Kiwanis Sebec River Canoe and Kayak Race on July 23. The husband and wife paddled from below the dam in Sebec Village to the finish line by the boat landing in Milo in approximately one hour and 18 minutes.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom

COMING INTO MILO — The course for the Three Rivers Kiwanis Sebec River Canoe and Kayak Race finishes near the bridge in Milo, after paddlers pass under the railroad trestle.