The predictions were that we would all expire, victims of extreme heat, never to rise again. Predictions are rarely accurate (though some may have felt like expiring by the end of the race). Actually the day started out fairly pleasant - temps in the upper 70's in the morning. At least pleasant for most of … Continue reading Three Rivers Festival Race 7.20.19
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Fish Lake Paddlefest Race 7.27.19
Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest - informally known as the Fish Lake Race - presents a venue like no other. There's a story that the band played while the Titanic sank, but I doubt they were playing classic rock, like the band at Fish Lake. And no one sank in this event (other than my … Continue reading Fish Lake Paddlefest Race 7.27.19
Hoosier Regatta Race 6.23.19
I don't have a race report from the participants, but it sounds like everyone had a lot of fun at George Tinsley's Hoosier Regatta! RBR 2019 Hoosier Regatta Race Results C2 Aluminum 1st Hillman Culp & Kenneth Culp 1:58:34 C1 Man 1st William Kanost 1:24:15 2nd Roland Muhlen 1:26:28 K1 Sea Kayak Man 1st … Continue reading Hoosier Regatta Race 6.23.19
Fort Wayne, IN Race 6.15.2019
Threats of rain, wind, and possible storms kept some potential racers at bay, but for those who dared to venture out we actually had some pretty nice racing weather. Temps in the 60's and a light rain during part of the race kept us comfortable as we expended pent-up energy, and the overcast meant no … Continue reading Fort Wayne, IN Race 6.15.2019
Wildcat Creek Race, Lafayette, IN 6.8.19
Wildcat Creek plays no favorites - a fact born out in the rather frequent swapping of fortunes and misfortunes in Saturday’s race on the Wildcat. Were Wildcat Creek the Dread Pirate Roberts, it would legitimately say “I’m no one to be trifled with!” But trifle with it we did... Running fast and high, Wildcat Creek … Continue reading Wildcat Creek Race, Lafayette, IN 6.8.19