Category: Land Paddling & Other Great Topics

Terry chose a fantastic day for the Tippecanoe race this year. With temps in the mid-60’s, sunshine, and fast water for near record-breaking speeds over the 10 mile course, it was all you could ask for a race. Not to mention a beautiful venue; the Tippecanoe was absolutely stunning on the way down, with the … Continue reading Tippicanoe River Race 5.7.22 →

The water in the St Joe River was as delightfully putrid as ever, but the fellowship of all the paddlers who showed up, along with a thorough beautiful evening more than made up for it. Much of our usual gang was there, along with several we hadn't seen for a while (like Craig and Lori … Continue reading FORT WAYNE PADDLERS: St. Joe River 8.23.22 →

Golden Lake 8.30.22 As a stout wind attempted to separate my kayak from my grip while loading my car, I had grand visions of Hawaiian-style super waves generating some gnarly surf on Golden Lake. Reality was a touch different (much to the delight of most of our other paddlers), but I have no complaints. Water … Continue reading Fort Wayne Paddlers: Golden Lake 8.30.22 →

USCA - Indiana Division Fall Meeting & Awards Banquet Food, fun, and fellowship is probably a good description of our end-of-year meeting today.  10 or so of us gathered at St Patrick Park around some excellent food, before proceeding to awards, a small amount of business, and then to our classic post-meeting easy, recreational paddle. … Continue reading 2021 USCA Indiana division fall meeting →

The end is near! Er…actually, it just passed.  The end of our 2021 Indiana USCA racing season, that is.  And what a great way to send out the racing year!  A few days of rain prior to the running of the St Joe River Race ensured that we had plenty of flow (helpful in getting … Continue reading South Bend Race 9.25.2021 →