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Day
before the race - Carl Johnson (L) and Eric Kocher pose
by the sign at the Headwaters of the Mississippi
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Walking
towards the start of the race, L to R, Al Levine, Eric
Kocher and Carl Johnson
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Getting ready before the start
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Walking the boat after the start (to
get around the log across the water 50 feet South)
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Getting in after the start, Team Double
Helix in background
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Heading South!
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And they are off!
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L
to R: Unknown, Eric Kocher, MN Governor Jesse Ventura,
Unknown
May
11, 2001 - Eric found out that during the race Governor
Jesse Ventura would be close by at Brainerd airport
and Eric drove out to say hello and to tell him about
the race! Thanks Eric, and thank you Governor Ventura!
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L
to R: Carl Johson and Al Levine enjoy a bite to eat.
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Eric
Kocher, flooded Mississippi in the background....
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Portaging
around a culvert in MN, Team Double Helix and Team Rebels
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Dagger
Kayak, graciously donated by Dagger for the race. Carl
Johson sold the kayak after the race to make money for
Rett Syndrome Research.
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