Missouri 340 Kayak and Boat Race is an Extreme Competition with Real Risks
A ksmu.org story recently reported on Missouri’s 4th annual 340 Kayak and Boat Race, an event that provides a definite physical challenge for competitors who must be ready to face just about anything. It is expected that some participating rowers will drop out before the race reaches it end, partially due to the elements taking a harsh turn in the form of six foot waves, or fatigue and heat exhaustion settling in on weary competitors. According to the report, one competitor said he stopped racing because he was dehydrated and started to hallucinate.
The longest non-stop river race in the world began on Monday, August 3, 2009 and ended Friday, August 7, 2009. While making their journey across the Missouri River from Kansas City to St. Charles, the competing kayakers are required to make designated stops at checkpoints to take a break and replenish supplies, and even risk being disqualified if they fail to be at the checkpoints at the required designated time.
Even experienced kayakers and boaters are not immune to the numerous dangers associated with recreational activity on the lakes of Missouri. As the intense 340 Kayak and Boat Race demonstrates, even those who spend months training for a physical event risk suffering from dehydration, heat exhaustion, and the unpredictably of the water and weather.
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Source article: http://www.ksmu.org/content/view/4954/66/
