Rapids, Rocks, and One Wild Ride: Sugar Creek 2018! Sugar Creek was anything other than certain this year. Water levels were very low, but there was the promise of rain…and possible thunderstorms! It could be impassible, or rained out, or cancelled due to lightning – all less than thrilling scenarios when you’re driving 3 hrs … Continue reading Sugar Creek Race 5.19.18
Category: Land Paddling & Other Great Topics
Tippicanoe Race 5.5.18
Tippecanoe Race Report May 5, 2018 We came, we C1’d, we conquered….sort of. Upon arriving at Terry’s Tippecanoe Race Saturday, I picked my new-to-me C1 from Dave Hendrich. The fit was perfect, trim was right on, and I was a natural. There was great fear in Bill Kanost’s eyes as I said “Bill – … Continue reading Tippicanoe Race 5.5.18
Hoosier Regatta, Noblesville, IN 4.22.18
Hoosier Regatta April 22, 2018 Recap by Ted Beatty We had a beautiful day for canoe racing Sunday on the White River: perfect weather, perfect water levels, and a bit of excitement, intrigue, and mystery on the course. Five C1s lined up to start, plus a sea kayak and two recreational canoes. After a bit … Continue reading Hoosier Regatta, Noblesville, IN 4.22.18
New Gen 2 Stellar S18S at RBR!
Ready to dominate the Sea Kayak class races this coming season? Or just want an honest, efficient kayak for recreation and tripping? Or perhaps you race tippy boats on flat water but need something with a bit more stability for waves or cold water? Whatever the case, Stellar's new Gen 2 version of the popular … Continue reading New Gen 2 Stellar S18S at RBR!
Indiana USCA Picnic and Paddle 10.14.17
Our end-of-year recreational gathering in fact turned into a gathering of past USCA champions (Betsy Arnold, Lori Blaylock, Roger Crisp, and myself). Or maybe we're just a bunch of has-been's. But we had fun! Roger technically missed his own championship opportunity, but he seems to have made up for it by helping to train Betsy … Continue reading Indiana USCA Picnic and Paddle 10.14.17