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
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Sugar Creek Race 5.19.18
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
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
Paddlefest, South Bend, IN 6.25.17
Paddlefest South Bend, IN 6.25.17 From the bow of Paul Kane and his Stellar SES Brent Ernsberger and I chose an East shore start along the St. Joe River with everyone else starting on West shore. At the first crossover (approx 1/2 mi) I was a couple boat lengths behind Bill Kanost, who was already quite … Continue reading Paddlefest, South Bend, IN 6.25.17
Wabash River Race Report 7.8.17
Wabash River Race write-up and results! July 8, 2017 Fickleness seems to be a trademark of the Wabash River; sometimes it’s running fast and high, sometimes low and a little slower. Usually there are low points that need to be negotiated to avoid grounding out, or at least to avoid suck water. Just a … Continue reading Wabash River Race Report 7.8.17