Fox River Radio League

On June 7, 2009, the FRRL provided radio communications for the 48th annual Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race. Volunteers were located along the race course, which stretched from Mt. St. Mary Park in St. Charles to the Prisco Center in Aurora. Our role was basically to provide security by making sure that all boats arrived at the finish, using our radios to call in boat numbers for confirmation with the race organizers’ records.

After a threat of a rain delay, the first heat went off on time. Although boaters were rained on, they still had smiles on their faces. It took a bit more logistics this year than in past years, because there were two starts.

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped out this year: Michelle KC9HDB, Tom WB9CHY, Neil KB9RFX, Chris KC9BKS, Bill WB9LPW, John KC0VYH, Eric AB9OS, Aaron KB9KYV, Kathleen KB9TKV, Catherine KC9KJU, Bart KC9FQA, Frank AA9FR, Kent W9NDW, Keith N9YA and Mike W9MJS. In addition, thank you Cyd N9CV for providing much needed weather information. As it was a stormy day, her ears on the weather nets were invaluable.

Tobi K9TCD

Here are some pictures from the 2009 Race:

(Photos: N9YA, KC9HDB, KB9RFX, K9TCD, WB9CHY)