Brent must have behaved himself extra well, because the Almighty blessed us with an almost incomparably excellent day for racing. Temps were in the low 70's, the air was drier, and the skies were deep blue with enough puffy white clouds to keep the direct sun at bay. A nice breeze (which could also work … Continue reading Bridge to Bridge Race, Bristol, IN 8.29.2020
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Hoosier Regatta Race, IN 6.27.2020
The 57th running of the Hoosier Regatta has now passed into history, and what a run it was. George Tinsley was in prime form, even calling down some "paddler refreshment" from the heavens to help prevent heat stroke and sunburn. In fact, for the entire race - all 12 or so miles of it! Lesser … Continue reading Hoosier Regatta Race, IN 6.27.2020
Bridge to Bridge Race 8.24.19
Clear comfortable weather, a light breeze, a start that resembled herding cats, and race course confusion - at least for the noon races. Such was the character of the just revived Bridge-to-Bridge race. And it was a lot of fun! Two couples faced off for the morning C2 races, with the Gilman gang edging out … Continue reading Bridge to Bridge Race 8.24.19
Three Rivers Festival Race 7.20.19
The predictions were that we would all expire, victims of extreme heat, never to rise again. Predictions are rarely accurate (though some may have felt like expiring by the end of the race). Actually the day started out fairly pleasant - temps in the upper 70's in the morning. At least pleasant for most of … Continue reading Three Rivers Festival Race 7.20.19
Fish Lake Paddlefest Race 7.27.19
Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest - informally known as the Fish Lake Race - presents a venue like no other. There's a story that the band played while the Titanic sank, but I doubt they were playing classic rock, like the band at Fish Lake. And no one sank in this event (other than my … Continue reading Fish Lake Paddlefest Race 7.27.19