What a great evening on the water! Warm air, lots of wind and waves (although you could stick to the upwind shore and not experience the joy), and just the joy of a good paddle workout. 5 of us took to the water in 4 kayaks and 1 canoe. We more or less followed the … Continue reading 6.3.25 FW Kayaking Group: Oliver Lake Chain
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 ;)
6.10.25 FW Kayaking Group: Crooked Lake
Crooked Lake must have hit the sweet spot for a lot of our folks, as our turnout increased substantially in spite of the high winds and waves. Speaking of which, the winds were coming from the West, which of course is right down the line of the basins of Crooked Lake, making for some fun … Continue reading 6.10.25 FW Kayaking Group: Crooked Lake
6.24.25 FW Kayaking Group: Jimmerson Lake
For those who stayed away for fear of heat or storms: "ya' shoulda' come!" It was a fantastic evening on the water, but only 4 of us were in a position to know that first hand. Along with Jay and Joyce, who cheated by zipping around the lake in a boat with substantially more horsepower. … Continue reading 6.24.25 FW Kayaking Group: Jimmerson Lake
7.1.25 FW Kayaking Group: Golden Lake
It wasn't the "Golden Dome", but it was a golden evening on Golden Lake. As proof, Fred even wore his golden shirt. But aside from the gold, we all had a really great time paddling Golden Lake, Hogback Lake, and the channel in between. Quite a few folks showed up we hadn't seen for awhile, … Continue reading 7.1.25 FW Kayaking Group: Golden Lake
7.8.25 FW Kayaking Group: Hamilton Lake
It was quite a nice paddle on Hamilton Lake this evening, with 8 or so of us circumnavigating the basins of the lake. Nice water, although plenty of weeds were in abundance (especially if you went under the low bridge on the southeast end of the lake. Keith brought a canoe, along with Steve E., … Continue reading 7.8.25 FW Kayaking Group: Hamilton Lake