Rapids, Rocks, and One Wild Ride: Sugar Creek 2018! Sugar Creek was anything other than certain this year. Water levels were very low, but there was the promise of rain…and possible thunderstorms! It could be impassible, or rained out, or cancelled due to lightning – all less than thrilling scenarios when you’re driving 3 hrs … Continue reading Sugar Creek Race 5.19.18
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Tippicanoe Race 5.5.18
Tippecanoe Race Report May 5, 2018 We came, we C1’d, we conquered….sort of. Upon arriving at Terry’s Tippecanoe Race Saturday, I picked my new-to-me C1 from Dave Hendrich. The fit was perfect, trim was right on, and I was a natural. There was great fear in Bill Kanost’s eyes as I said “Bill – … Continue reading Tippicanoe Race 5.5.18
Tippicanoe Race in Lafayette, IN 5.13.17
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
This may be your ticket to flat-water speed!
Stellar's recently introduced Rapid-S racing kayak has the potential to boost the performance of a lot of flat-water marathon paddlers. Based on the very fast 20'3" SES surf ski hull, the Rapid-S is even a bit faster, apparently due to the paddler location/balance. As a sit-inside kayak, it can accommodate larger paddlers that cannot fit … Continue reading This may be your ticket to flat-water speed!
New 2nd Gen SEI at River Bear Racing!
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!