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More WataugaLakeMagazine articles:The Butler MuseumLearn how and why Watauga Lake was formed and how the citizens of "Old Butler" Tennessee were changed forever. . . . |
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A Kayaker's ViewSee Watauga Lake up-close from a Kayak |
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Watauga Lake TriathlonSwim over 1,000 yards in a deep lake, race in your bike over 21 miles through the mountains, THEN... run 5 miles ... |
2006 Watauga Lake Triathlon: Part 1All photos and illustrations by Pat Johns ©2007
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According to the Triathlon's website, "The Third Annual event will take place on Saturday, October 6, 2007, at the Sugar Grove Baptist Church and a local family farm perched on the banks of the lake in a scenic, pastoral setting. This will be a low-key festive event with great prizes, awards, and a post-race barbecue." Their website quotes the following from a past participant: "Thank you for a fantastic event! This was our first year at the Watauga Lake Triathlon, and we'll definitely be back next year. We loved every aspect of the race. The event location is fantastic. The bike course really showcases the area, and we enjoyed the scenery as we huffed and puffed up the long climbs. We enjoyed the challenging nature of the course." |
Watauga Lake is 16 miles long and has nearly 105 miles of shoreline. The project was started by the TVA in 1942, was interrupted by World War II and finally completed by the end of 1948. It makes a beautiful setting for this triathlon event. In this photo, event officials in kayaks and canoes watch over the swimmers in the first of three portions of the competition. For a look at the course route see the links at the end of this article. |
The competition begins near the Sugar Grove Baptist Church. The location is near the locally-familiar Pioneer Landing Marina and Camper sites and the bridge at Pioneer Landing. Links to references in this article and to sites related to the Watauga Lake Triathlon: |