48th Annual Wabash River Canoe & Kayak Races Terry ordered up an awfully nice day for a canoe race this time, and the new location worked well – other than lacking an outhouse at the start. Water levels were up, negating any “rudder anxiety”, temps were mild (although they got hotter as the day wore on), the … Continue reading Wabash River Race 7.24.2021
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Fort Wayne Race June 19, 2021
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
South Bend Race, 9.26.2020
Many thanks to all who participated in this abbreviated season's races! We missed out on a few of the classics, but still managed to get in most of our races. Saturday's race at South Bend was a superb cap to the season. With temps in the 70's and modest conditions all around, we really couldn't … Continue reading South Bend Race, 9.26.2020
2020 Indiana USCA Annual Awards, Picnic & Paddle
'Twas a fine meeting!I supposed it was really more of a picnic, seeing that our annual Fall meeting was held outdoors, we had a good supply of food, we gave out awards, we chatted a bit, and then we went paddling. Attendance was a little lower than usual, as might be expected under the conditions, … Continue reading 2020 Indiana USCA Annual Awards, Picnic & Paddle
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