Congratulations Grant Curdo for taking 1st Place in '09!!!  
Job well done!


Grant battled the wind and the rapids to come in first for his dad's inaugural memorial race.  Great job and we
hope to see everyone back next year for a great cause.









Pete Curdo was a familiar and welcome sight on the Allegheny River.  Paddling upstream and down as often
as five times a week, with little regard to the weather or season, he became a landmark of sorts for passing
motorists.  One can imagine the surprise of onlookers seeing a boat going upstream against a strong current,
or perhaps the sight of Pete navigating winter ice.  Many still look to the river to see if Pete is there in his kayak.

Along with the “Bruin Boys,” Pete started kayaking in the late 70’s
with the intent of learning to kayak whitewater streams and rivers.  
The Allegheny River became Pete’s “practice pool,” providing the
                                               practice and conditioning required
                                               by whitewater.  The Boys kayaked
                                               on Slippery Rock Creek, the “Yough”,
                                               the Cheat, the Gauley and the New
                                               River – the premier East Coast whitewater challenges.   

                                               As the decades passed, the Allegheny was less a place to practice and condition
                                               for whitewater boating. It became the place where Pete found his center.  More
                                               than just a body of moving water, the river brought with it the weather, the level and
                                               speed of the water, the fish, and the wildlife - all part of the Allegheny experience.


Pete was passionate about the great river in his back yard and introduced dozens of individuals to kayaking
and canoeing.  Those who “knew” him from afar will miss the sight of Pete and his kayak on the Allegheny. All
who have known Pete Curdo as a                                                                             person will miss his outgoing
personality and wit, and the smile and                                                                     hello he had for everyone.  
Introducing the Pete Curdo Memorial Open Kayak Race
Pete with the river to himself.
Pete and his #1 Buddy!
Remembering and Honoring
Upon learning of the upcoming  "Pete Curdo Memorial Open
Kayak Race" my heart was filled with Much Joy.

I know my brother would be most honored.  We had many long
talks of how Pete found his Spirit and the Lord on the River.  
May each of the participants have a safe race.  I know my
brother's Spirit will forever remain on the Waters of the
Allegheny River.
                                              Love, Mary Curdo
Pete's Story