Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race
 

This annual event took place this past Saturday May 21, 2005. It's always a lot of fun! I understand they raise the lake in the days before the race; then shortly before the race it is lowered to insure a swift flow!
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The dam and dam house at the end of Crescent Lake and the first portage.

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Entrants round the corner of Crescent Lake

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Putting in below the dam.

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