Three Rivers Fest Race 7.8.23

Photo by Julie Birge Three Rivers Festival Canoe & Kayak Races Report 7.8.23 Saturday wasn’t looking promising for the TRF race; initial predictions were for rain from 9 to 4, with early afternoon thunderstorms. My wife was recovering from a medical procedure, and wouldn’t be able to come and help. And several of our regular … Continue reading Three Rivers Fest Race 7.8.23

Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest 7.30.22

Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest (Fish Lake Race) Report Photo by Julie Birge Emily Howard outdid herself once again for our beloved Fish Lake Race and festival (put on by the Lions Paws for Support). She had a few things working against her this year: the guy who typically runs the racing was unable to … Continue reading Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest 7.30.22

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

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