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Third Kincardine Community Ski Loppet has exciting finish

Liz DadsonBy: Liz Dadson  January 18, 2015
Third Kincardine Community Ski Loppet has exciting finish
The third Kincardine Community Ski Loppet was held Sunday afternoon at Stoney Island Conservation Area under grey skies, with temperatures just below zero, and well-packed snow. 
These conditions promised fast skiing; in fact, the results ended up with the winner breaking the course record. 
Within the first kilometre, the five-kilometre race shaped up as a tussle between Erik Vandervlies of Teeswater and John McLarty of Huron-Kinloss, as they swapped the lead several times. 
Coming up to the finish line, they were neck-and-neck, with Erik holding on to his slim lead of seven seconds. Only a minute behind was John Welwood of Lurgan Beach (Huron-Kinloss) who was the race winner two years ago. 
First woman to cross the finish line was Jana Mika who put many younger skiers to shame with her speedy performance.  The top male and female won prizes donated by Penetangear Outdoor Sports store.

The winner of the youth race was Angus Norcliffe of Georgetown who was chased all the way by Dana Daetwyler of Kincardine. 
Results:

OPEN RACE

1. Erik Vandervlies - 18:08

2. John McLarty - 18:12

3. John Welwood - 19:25

4. Henry Vandervlies - 20:40

5. Symen Vandervlies - 24:19

6. Brian Norcliffe - 24:36

7. Jana Mika - 25:29 (first woman)

(19 finished)

YOUTH RACE

1. Angus Norcliffe - 11:38

2. Dana Daetwyler - 12:30

3. Sabrina Ruetz - 19:22

4. Rory Norcliffe - 25:16

5. Lauren Green - 25:29

Image Gallery

Erik Vandervlies (L), 14, of Teeswater, beats John McLarty of Huron-Kinloss to the finish line in the five-kilometre race at the third annual Kincardine Ski Loppet, Sunday afternoon
John Welwood of Huron-Kinloss places third in the five-kilometre race
Brian Norcliffe skis to the finish line in the five-kilometre race at the third annual Kincardine Ski Loppet
Remco Vandervlies, 11, of Teeswater completes the five-kilometre race
Rory Norcliffe 8, of Georgetown heads for the finish line
Gabriele Hertweck (L) and Dana Daetwyler, 9, of Kincardine enjoy skiing at Stoney Island Conservation Area at the Ski Loppet
Symen Vandervlies, 12, of Teeswater finishes the five-kilometre race
Lauren Green, 9, of Kincardine finishes the five-kilometre race
Glen Norcliffe cheers as he crosses the finish line in the five-kilometre race at the Ski Loppet
Henry Vandervlies (L) of Teeswater, and his sons, Symen, Erik and Remco, participate in the Kincardine Ski Loppet
Snow hangs from the trees at Stoney Island Conservation Area
A beautiful sight as snow hangs from the trees at the entrance to the ski trails at the Stoney Island Conservation Area Sunday afternoon
Gorgeous scenery at Stoney Island Conservation Area
Skiers end the Ski Loppet in the warming hut at the Stoney Island Conservation Area, Sunday afternoon
Wes Elmes (L) and Andrea Jackson of Kincardine enjoy snowshoeing at Stoney Island Conservation Area Sunday afternoon

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Liz Dadson is the founder and editor of the Kincardine Record and has been in the news business since 1986.



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