Saturday’s Three Rivers Festival races didn’t feature much in the way of danger or drama on the high seas, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t have some entertaining competition and a few challenges. The race was well attended, with 17 paddlers, 15 boats, and two racers who just stopped by for a visit (Guy and … Continue reading Three Rivers Fest Race 7.13.24
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Wabash Race 7.6.24
Saturday's Wabash Race was another low-drama, beautiful day event, with an excellent turnout and everyone upping their game. But that doesn't mean it didn't have its interesting moments. Like at the start, when everyone was pointed downstream and I was pointed upstream (I always get confused on which direction to go from this starting point!) … Continue reading Wabash Race 7.6.24
Hoosier Regatta Race Report 4.27.24
For his first time running a race, Kyle Willis did a really good job - and had quite a turnout as well! Must have been the hankerin' for everyone to get back on the water, as 17 paddlers showed up to test their meddle against 13 miles of beautiful river and very stout headwinds, on … Continue reading Hoosier Regatta Race Report 4.27.24
Tippicanoe Race Results & Report 5.11.24
Terry picked a picture perfect day for this year's Tippecanoe Race, and it seemed to inspire the masses, as we had quite a turnout. Classic paddlers we haven't seen for awhile, like Guy and Sonja Gilman turned out, along with new or long-distance paddlers like Jeff Poland and Jeff Aleksic. Not to mention a good … Continue reading Tippicanoe Race Results & Report 5.11.24
Sugar Creek Race 6.1.24
I wasn't able to make the Sugar Creek Race this year, but it seems quite a few of our racers did, even with the threat of rain. I understand the water levels and the current were higher than usual, leading to some good times. Not that there weren't frustrations as well... In talking with several … Continue reading Sugar Creek Race 6.1.24