Paddlefest South Bend, IN 6.25.17 From the bow of Paul Kane and his Stellar SES Brent Ernsberger and I chose an East shore start along the St. Joe River with everyone else starting on West shore. At the first crossover (approx 1/2 mi) I was a couple boat lengths behind Bill Kanost, who was already quite … Continue reading Paddlefest, South Bend, IN 6.25.17
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Wabash River Race Report 7.8.17
Wabash River Race write-up and results! July 8, 2017 Fickleness seems to be a trademark of the Wabash River; sometimes it’s running fast and high, sometimes low and a little slower. Usually there are low points that need to be negotiated to avoid grounding out, or at least to avoid suck water. Just a … Continue reading Wabash River Race Report 7.8.17
Stellar SUP / Rowing Rig now at River Bear Racing!
The long-awaited and brand-new Stellar Stand-Up-Paddleboard (SUP) and optional rowing rig has now arrived at River Bear Racing. The SUP itself is 14 feet long x 27.2 inches wide, and designed for flat-water speed. Manufactured from fiberglass (Advantage layup just like the Stellar kayaks and surf skis), this SUP weighs 32 lbs. Stellar also sells … Continue reading Stellar SUP / Rowing Rig now at River Bear Racing!
Fort Wayne Canoe & Kayak Race 6.17.17
Fort Wayne Canoe& Kayak Races Race Report Lori seemed to tap into a bit of Terry’s race weather skills: a day that had been predicted to be rainy actually turned out to be pretty decent race weather – just a bit warm and humid, with a light overcast. Waters were flat, calm, of good depth, … Continue reading Fort Wayne Canoe & Kayak Race 6.17.17
Sugar Creek Non-Starter 5.20.17
Non-Starter Sugar Creek Race Report 1.20.17 The Great Sugar Creek Race of 2017 started out like any other race: wearily looking over at the alarm clock and thinking “you can’t be serious!” Followed by “you know, if I stopped this racing silliness I could blissfully return to a state of unconsciousness.” But some nearly forgotten … Continue reading Sugar Creek Non-Starter 5.20.17