2001 Race - May 15, 2001, Tuesday
The Great Mississippi River Race for Rett Syndrome, May 2001
We are Going the Extra Mile..... The Extra 2,348 Miles to Find a Cure!
The Great Mississippi River Race for Rett Syndrome, May 2001
We are Going the Extra Mile..... The Extra 2,348 Miles to Find a Cure!
Teams called in to Safety Officer between 5 and 7 AM
Team Kruger and Team Double Helix will be paddling together on closed sections of the Mississippi River per a decision from the Coast Guard.
Updates/Comments Received 5-7AM calls From Safety Officer Elizabeth Tynan
Team Alaska: At 5:45, Kerm reported that his team had camped at Old Frontnac, a small place just north of Lake City, MN, at river mile 779. Their paddlers were looking forward to paddling the rest of Lake Pepin today. He said yesteday the heat was stupendous for mid-May in Minnesota--97 degrees! Team Double Helix: Andrew called from their camp just below lock and dam 11 at Dubuque, river mile 583, at 5:00. They were up and about, planning to begin their paddle at 7:00 a.m. END OF SAFETY REPORT Webmaster/Mary Potter notes: Team Kruger is traveling with Team Double Helix on closed parts of the Mississippi River per the Coast Guard.
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