Youghness Monster 22 Paddlesports Race

01/05/2024

Sorry to have to announce but there will not be a race in 2024.

05/23/2023

05/22/2023

Congratulation again to everyone that completed the 22 miles !

05/21/2023

Results from today's race

Race management software and athletic results platform.

05/21/2023

A couple of us did a test run of the course. Looks good. Very scenic and lots of wild life.

05/19/2023

Water level is going to be about 4 feet. That is the minimum for understern rudders. If using understern you will want to use the shortest you have.

05/16/2023

The Youghness Monster race info for Sunday May 21st at 10am

There are morning of signups available. 8-9:30

The water levels will be perfect. The weather prediction is at race start is 51 degrees going to 74.

Info for the race.

The gates at Cedar Creek will open about 8am Sunday morning. If you are leaving a vehicle overnight at Cedar Creek you must register it at the Park Kiosk. There will be a shuttle. Starting around 1pm at Cedar Creek.

Sunday morning there will be packet pickup from 8am-9:30am at the race start at 320 N First St, Connellsville, PA 15425

1. PFD’s Must be worn at all times

2. If you are injured or someone else is dial 911

3. Mandatory Pre race meeting at 9:30

4. Race starts at 10:00. It will have 4 waves to start the race. Slowest group first and fastest last. 10 minutes apart.

5. The fire dept will have 2 river boats out plus monitors from the trail.

6. If you need help there is a trail on the left.

7. Fire Depts will be monitoring the river and from the trail.

8. Kayaks and surfskis are to be paddled with a 2 blade paddle. Canoes are single blade. No pedal power.

9. There is a trail that follows the river on the left downstream

10. If for some reason you have to get out pull out on the left side of the river and go to the trail

11. There will be cyclists traveling the trail monitoring the race also

12. The center of the river is usually the deepest

13. Finish line is at mile 22 at Cedar Creek County Park on the left, look for race markers, Performance Kayak and Stellar Flags and yellow buoy marking the finish.

14. There will be lunch, refreshments, and beer at the end.

Phone Number to reach for help. If you or someone else is injured dial 911

Hansel Lucas (Director) 724-987-3597

Start line address is 325 N First St, Connellsville, PA 15425

Finish line will be at Cedar Creek Park boat ramp.

May 14th 2022 The Youghness Monster 22 is a 22 mile canoe & kayak race from Connellsville - Cedar Creek Park. Finish line will be at the Activities Building next to the boat ramp. 453 Evergreen Dr, Belle Vernon, PA 15012 on the Youghiogheny River.

Thank you,

Youghness Monster Committee

05/15/2023

Looking like the water level and weather is going to work out perfectly

05/12/2023

We have everything lined up. All permits are in, Army Corp of Engineers is on the schedule for the perfect water level thanks to PJ Donovan and the weather is looking to be great. Shirts are on order but its not to late to get one. Sign up early

05/07/2023

Bloom Brew will be serving up the famous Youghness Monster IPA.
https://bloombrew.beer/

05/05/2023

May 21st 2023 The Youghness Monster 22 is a 22 mile canoe & kayak race from Connellesville - Cedar Creek Park Boat Launch on the Youghiogheny River.
River Gauge at 4-4.5 ft is ideal for any boat 7ft is our max.
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/03083500/ =00065&period=P7D water is controlled by Army Corp of Engineers
The race is on a scenic section of the Youghiogheny River. The course is mostly class 1 with a couple of light class 2.
Race Day Sunday The kayak race will start at the Connellsville Launch ramp.
Connellsville Boat Ramp 320 N First St, Connellsville, PA 15425

Additional Parking at 805 Torrance Ave, Connellsville, PA or 310 N 3rd St. Connellsville.
Packet pickup 8-9:30am
Race starts at 10:00am

Monitoring location 03083500 is associated with a Stream in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Current conditions of Discharge, Dissolved oxygen, Gage height, and more are available. Water data back to 1915 are available online.

05/05/2023

Some of the awards arrived

05/03/2023

Thursday May 18th is the deadline for online registration. We will have to get the roster to the timer. Day of registration $65. Day of registration makes it hard on the timer to get everyone in correct categories

04/30/2023

New Haven Hose Company will be helping us with safety on and off the water. Proceeds from the race will go to the fire company.
https://www.facebook.com/NHHC8

The New Haven Hose Company is a Fire and Rescue service provider protecting the citizens and property

04/27/2023

Uniontown KOA Connellsville will be supplying us with a shuttle again this year. Part of the proceeds of this year's race will go to KOA Care Camps for kids with cancer

KOA Care Camps is the official charity of the KOA Owners Association and offers camping experiences for children battling cancer. Learn more today.

04/12/2023

04/09/2023

We are 6 weeks away from the race. Who is ready?
We are looking for someone or a couple paddlers to be sweep for the race.

03/30/2023

Stellar Kayak & Surfski will be a sponsor again for 2023
https://www.stellarkayaksusa.com/
Performance Kayak & Surfski Inc.

Stellar Kayaks USA delivers innovative kayaks, surf skis, paddles and accessories across North America. With an emphasis on providing excellent, prompt and friendly service. Our experienced Dealers can be seen paddling or racing in their own Stellar Kayaks and Surfskis having recognized the performa...

03/09/2023

We would like to welcome our new sponsor and race partners for 2023 Susquehanna Kayak

01/23/2023

Registration is open. Let us know if there are any problems with the registration process.

Race management software and athletic results platform.

01/11/2023

We added a new class for 2023 upon a request. 65+ men and women.

01/05/2023

Youghness Monster May 21st 2023 registration coming soon

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11/17/2022

The website is going away. We will only use this page.

10/19/2022

Save the date May 21st 2023 for the Youghness Monster 22 Paddlesports Race

06/21/2022

We want to thank all of our volunteers. Couldn't have done it without you. Thanks goes out to
New Haven Fire Dept, Connellsville and other fire depts along the way
Uniontown KOA for volunteers and supplying the shuttle
Kim Lucas and Ethan Segeleson for start and finish line setup.
Race directors Steve Brunner and Hansel Lucas 2 for endless hour of time.
We just finished the accounting for the race. We raised 691.50 after expenses. The total income was $2570.
Connellsville Pavillion Rental $100
Cedar Creek Rental $160
Shirts 467.50
Race Insurance $176
Beer $100
Music $300
Food $250
Timing $350
Awards we used prior year medals $0

We will be sending out a check to New Haven Fire Dept for $400
KOA Care Camps $300 to Uniontown KOA
We were hoping to raise more this year but with the race reschedule and participation was down this year makes it tough.

05/21/2022

Race results have been updated. Thank you to everyone that participated. Save the Tentative date for May 14th 2023. I know it is Mother's Day. Let us know your thoughts.

05/13/2022

The river is looking really good 😀

05/12/2022

Perfect water level for the race Saturday.