Over or Under – have your rudder your way.

Surf skis, originally developed as life guard rescue skis, have traditionally been focused on ocean paddling – big waves and deep water. Hence the reason nearly all skis have under-stern rudders. The under-stern rudder works marvelously in that element: it provides excellent control, quicker reaction (due to the closer placement to the CG/CP), and it … Continue reading Over or Under – have your rudder your way.

New Demo Products At River Bear Racing!

We just got in some great Stellar demo products this week: A bright yellow S18S Advantage-Layup surfski, a white SEI Excel-Layup surfski, a couple of carbon wing paddles in small wing and mid wing sizes, and a hybrid (carbon shaft, fiberglass blades) touring paddle. Also a sampling of paddling clothing from Stellar. For those of … Continue reading New Demo Products At River Bear Racing!

A “Stellar” Opportunity

River Bear Racing is now in business, selling Stellar kayaks and surfskis in the Midwest! Give me a call if you’re interested in a new Stellar boat. I’ve owned/paddled/raced most of the surfski brands on the market, and they’re all very good, but Stellar boats have a few key advantages, particularly for those of us … Continue reading A “Stellar” Opportunity

Welcome to River Bear Racing!

This is a new site dedicated to the best in kayak, surfski, and outrigger racing - and soon, Stellar kayak & surfski sales!  Look for humorous stories, updates, events, and more related to paddle racing. Thank you for checking in!  See you on the water (or on the snow, with a set of XC skis, … Continue reading Welcome to River Bear Racing!