Fort Wayne Canoe& Kayak Races Race Report Lori seemed to tap into a bit of Terry’s race weather skills: a day that had been predicted to be rainy actually turned out to be pretty decent race weather – just a bit warm and humid, with a light overcast. Waters were flat, calm, of good depth, … Continue reading Fort Wayne Canoe & Kayak Race 6.17.17
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Tippicanoe Race in Lafayette, IN 5.13.17
Tippecanoe Race Report and Results 5.13.17 Terry Pontius must have been behaving himself this year; I don’t think I’ve ever seen nicer conditions or a larger turnout for the Tippecanoe Race, our traditional season opener. The Hoosier Regatta would have had the honors this year, but an excessive dumping of rain “dampened” the prospects of … Continue reading Tippicanoe Race in Lafayette, IN 5.13.17
Tippicanoe River Race, Lafayette, IN 5.7.16
Tippecanoe without “Tyler Too” – but we did spot Bigfoot If you’re a fan of change, Tippecanoe is your race. Some years it’s warm and inviting, some years it’s cold and foreboding. Most years we face at least the threat of rain, often thunderstorms. Water levels and current vary, even between morning and afternoon races. … Continue reading Tippicanoe River Race, Lafayette, IN 5.7.16
3 Rivers Festival, Fort Wayne, IN 7.19.16
Festivals are, well, festive – and the Three Rivers Festival was no different. Although it really didn’t start out that way for the intrepid paddle racers who braved a beautiful but slightly cooler and initially cloudy morning by themselves, enduring the lonely duty of signing up for a canoe & kayak race. One of the … Continue reading 3 Rivers Festival, Fort Wayne, IN 7.19.16
USCA Wabash River Race, Lafayette, IN 7.8.16
‘twas another beautiful day for racing on the crystal-clear…no wait – rather opaque, but warm – Wabash River in Lafayette. Following last year’s confusion about how many times to circle the island, Terry apparently figured just once around the Island was sufficient, and so we ended up with a shorter race than last year. I … Continue reading USCA Wabash River Race, Lafayette, IN 7.8.16