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
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Oliver Lake Paddle 8.27.24
'Twas a dark and stormy night... At least that's how it started. While hot and sunny in Fort Wayne, as I got closer to Oliver Lake I could see a line of dark and threatening clouds overhead. And their threat wasn't a bluff; shortly after I got my kayak unloaded, the rains came down, accompanied … Continue reading Oliver Lake Paddle 8.27.24
Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest 7.20.24
T’was another fine and fun day at the Fish Lakes this past Saturday, with beautiful weather, a great festival, and some excellent racing. Emily always outdoes herself in putting on the Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest, and this year was no different. There was food, music, axe-throwing contests, raffles, and plenty of other stuff to grab … Continue reading Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest 7.20.24
Three Rivers Fest Race 7.13.24
Saturday’s Three Rivers Festival races didn’t feature much in the way of danger or drama on the high seas, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t have some entertaining competition and a few challenges. The race was well attended, with 17 paddlers, 15 boats, and two racers who just stopped by for a visit (Guy and … Continue reading Three Rivers Fest Race 7.13.24
Bridge to Bridge Race 6.29.24
In spite of the initial threats of thunderstorms, or at least rain, the Bridge-to-Bridge race had quite a nice turnout. And those who came were rewarded with the deepest water I've ever seen on that river. Which also led to my personal selection of the wrong boat; instead of selecting an OC1 that could turn … Continue reading Bridge to Bridge Race 6.29.24