Skies were somewhat threatening as we arrived at the Marsh Lake boat ramp, with bouts of rain and even some lightning in the distance. But as so often happens, the weather cleared before we even had our water craft prepped and it turned into a beautiful evening. Starting at Marsh Lake, it took a bit … Continue reading 8.5.23 FW Kayaking Group Marsh Lake Paddle
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8.29.23 Waldron Lake Paddle
Quite a nice evening on Waldron Lake. We had our typically kayakers rain aversion, as the rains stopped about the time we arrived and stayed away during our time on the lake. Beautiful evening, calm waters - and great cookies (and buckeyes!) afterwards (many thanks again to Louise!) We had 10 boats and 11 paddlers … Continue reading 8.29.23 Waldron Lake Paddle
Three Rivers Canoe & Kayak Race 7.17.2021
Three Rivers Canoe & Kayak Races Report Kayakapalooza! Neither threat of rain, nor storms, nor gloom of drizzle shall keep paddle racers from their appointed engagements. But thankfully all that was behind us by the time we hit the starting line. With a significant amount of rain the prior few days and drizzle in the morning, … Continue reading Three Rivers Canoe & Kayak Race 7.17.2021
Tippecanoe Race, Lafayette, IN 5.8.2021
Saturday dawned bright and clear - and somewhat chilly. But the cold is no deterrent to hard-core race paddlers. 16 of us converged on the banks of the Tippecanoe River mid-morning for a 10 mile adventure downstream on one of the prettier rivers in Indiana. Naturally the pre-race trash talking occurred, mostly along the lines … Continue reading Tippecanoe Race, Lafayette, IN 5.8.2021
Sylvan Lake 10.1.2019
With daylight hours rapidly receding, it's hard to say how many more lake outings we'll get, but you couldn't have chosen a nicer evening to cap off the season. Comfortably warm temps, a pretty sky, nice waters, and (later) a beautiful sunset! Far more special than the paddle conditions were the paddlers present. It was … Continue reading Sylvan Lake 10.1.2019