Racing & Recreational Paddling Boats, Gear, & Demos for the Midwest
Ready to dominate the Sea Kayak class races this coming season? Or just want an honest, efficient kayak for recreation and tripping? Or perhaps you race tippy boats on flat water but need something with a bit more stability for waves or cold water? Whatever the case, Stellar's new Gen 2 version of the popular … Continue reading New Gen 2 Stellar S18S at RBR!
Tippecanoe Race Report and Results 5.13.17 Terry Pontius must have been behaving himself this year; I don’t think I’ve ever seen nicer conditions or a larger turnout for the Tippecanoe Race, our traditional season opener. The Hoosier Regatta would have had the honors this year, but an excessive dumping of rain “dampened” the prospects of … Continue reading Tippicanoe Race in Lafayette, IN 5.13.17
When Stellar announced the 2nd Gen version of the SEI, I knew good things were in store - the question was how good. With the 2nd gen SR bumping up against the 1st gen SEI in performance, could they really build in an update to the SEI that would slot in the narrowing gap between the … Continue reading New 2nd Gen SEI at River Bear Racing!
River Bear Racing is now carrying Mocke paddling products - most notably Mocke Racer PFD's (Personal Flotation Devices; i.e. life jackets), Mocke Rapid Hydration Bladders, Mocke Rapid Hydration XL tubes, and Mocke Cell Phone Dry Bags. Dawid Mocke is one of the top surf ski racers in the world, and his company has designed these … Continue reading Mocke Paddling Products at RBR!
Old Unlimited Kayak racers don’t retire – they become canoeists. Or so it appears from the makeup of the gang assaulting the St. Joe River at the St. Joe River Canoe & Kayak races this past Saturday. With the entire participant roster composed of entries into either canoe or sea kayak classes, we appear to … Continue reading St. Joe Race, South Bend, IN 9.24.16