Fort Wayne La Classique June 19, 2021 By Steven Horney Race day was looking questionable as we prepared Saturday morning. Storms had run through the area, and some were wondering if the races might be cancelled. Silly paddlers; they should know by now that we might cancel a race for a tornado, but rarely for anything less. … Continue reading Fort Wayne Race June 19, 2021
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Kank-Pursuit Race Practice 8.1.2020
Apparently the influence of washing and waxing my car on the weather only applies to a radius extending roughly to Plymouth, IN. Having done so on Friday, I woke up to a persistent rain Saturday morning as I prepared to make the journey to the far side of the state, looking forward to experiencing the … Continue reading Kank-Pursuit Race Practice 8.1.2020
Tippicanoe Race May 11, 2019
If at first you don't succeed, try again. And so we did, and this time success embraced our efforts to ignite the paddle racing season! Terry set up his usual excellent race on the Tippecanoe, although he did lack his usual donuts. I blame that on the expense of his new truck. But on the … Continue reading Tippicanoe Race May 11, 2019
New Stellar Pro Wing Paddle!
This is really an awesome wing paddle: very well built, very light, very ergonomic, and with a great catch and feel in the water (I first tried it at the USCA Nationals this year). It's the first and only paddle I've come across that made me willing to change from my current paddle. I just … Continue reading New Stellar Pro Wing Paddle!
South Bend Race 9.22.18
South Bend Race 9.22.18 Saturday dawned somewhat cloudy, and about 25 degrees cooler than the prior day(!), with more sun coming out through the day. Somehow Matt Meersman has a knack as choosing the one cool day for his race - but he also has a knack at putting on a really nice race with … Continue reading South Bend Race 9.22.18