Racing & Recreational Paddling Boats, Gear, & Demos for the Midwest
This is the S18R Gen 2, new to the market and just recently arrived at River Bear Racing. Optimized for Sea Kayak class racing, it's also a dandy touring or fitness boat. Some of the changes to the Gen 1 design include a slight narrowing of the hull (now 20.2") but without changing the stability, … Continue reading Sit-inside-Kayak fun! S18R and S14LV
Indiana USCA Wabash River Race 7.14.18 The Great Wabash River Races of 2018 were unique in several ways – but not in the shallowness of the water! But more on that one in a moment. This was a race without a director. Terry had a funeral to attend, so Roger Crisp’s daughter, Julie, handled … Continue reading Wabash River Race 7.14.18
Stellar continues to break new ground when it comes to colors and trim schemes for their surf skis and kayaks! Witness this new SR Excel we just got in at River Bear Racing: one of the coolest looking surf ski trims I've ever seen coupled with one of the sweetest paddling surf skis on the … Continue reading When Cool and Excellence Collide…
Rodney Dangerfield became famous for that line, but it seems to apply to the Stellar SEI and S16S as well - only without merit! These two boats are some of the finest boats on the market in their respective classes, but much like the middle child in a family they seem to get forgotten on … Continue reading “I Get No Respect…”
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