Author: River Bear Racing

Surf ski, outrigger canoe, and kayak racing form a huge part of my life. As soon as the water is open in the Midwest, I'm on it 'till it freezes over again! Follow the aquatic adventure with the latest boats and equipment from our affiliation with Some Beach Outfitters (which includes Stellar Kayaks), Mocke Paddling Products, and Land Paddles too. See you on the water! Steve ;)

Tippecanoe River Race 5.13.23

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5.13.2023 Tippecanoe Race by Steven Horney Well by golly, ol’ Terry did it again: chose a near perfect race day for the Tippecanoe! Rain in the morning across most of the area seemed to bypass our race course, as the roads weren’t even wet in the region. With an overcast sky and temps in the … Continue reading Tippecanoe River Race 5.13.23 →

Hoosier Regatta 4.15.23

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Results from the Hoosier Regatta K1 Sea Kayak Man: 1st: Matt Conrad 1:54:19 2nd: Antonio Aguilar 2:01:24 3rd: Roger Crisp 2:14:00 K1 Sea Kayak Woman: 1st: Vicki Tillotson 2:06:03 K1 Open: 1st: Pieter Visser 1:45:45 2nd: Kyle Willis 1:49:41 3rd: Betsy Arnold 2:13:59 (1st K1 Open Woman) C1 Man: 1st: Jody Runyon 1:49:35 2nd: Skeet … Continue reading Hoosier Regatta 4.15.23 →

St. Joe River Race 9.24.22

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Matt Meersman ended our season in a big way Saturday with his St. Joe River races in South Bend, Indiana.  With 19 paddlers, 6 runners, morning and afternoon paddling races, and the chance to compete for "biathlon" status, it was a great finale for what has really been a great season.  It was a rather … Continue reading St. Joe River Race 9.24.22 →

Bridge to Bridge Race, Bristol, IN 8.27.22

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In some respects the Bridge to Bridge race has been the bane of my racing existence: I seem to run the race reasonably competitively, but I typically fail to find some critical lines along the way to give me the edge I need. Yet I think part of the draw of this race is the … Continue reading Bridge to Bridge Race, Bristol, IN 8.27.22 →

Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest 7.30.22

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Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest (Fish Lake Race) Report Photo by Julie Birge Emily Howard outdid herself once again for our beloved Fish Lake Race and festival (put on by the Lions Paws for Support). She had a few things working against her this year: the guy who typically runs the racing was unable to … Continue reading Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest 7.30.22 →