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
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Wildcat Creek Race 6.11.22
Taming the Wildcat!The Wildcat hissed and snarled, occasionally taking a swipe with its paw, but I managed to make it through the gauntlet – though not unscathed. And I loved every minute of it! Friends don’t let friends take long, skinny boats down the Wildcat, but I guess that explains my standing among this crew … Continue reading Wildcat Creek Race 6.11.22
Sugar Creek Race 5.21.22
You missed a good day on the creek! Rain held registration up a little but cleared off an we were able to start the race on time. Started the Stwalley Short Race (4 mile) at 1:20 and had 6 participants. Bob Stwalley’s granddaughter Elizabeth Stwalley and friend Quinn Burns won with a finishing time of … Continue reading Sugar Creek Race 5.21.22
Fort Wayne Paddlers: Sylvan Lake 9.6.22
Fort Wayne Paddlers Sylvan Lake 9.6.22 As Mike noted in his original message, our last outing on Sylvan Lake was "electrifying", threatening to give us a "Back to the Future" experience (except for the challenge of getting a kayak up to 88 mph...). Today was not like that at all, but about as pleasant as … Continue reading Fort Wayne Paddlers: Sylvan Lake 9.6.22
Bridge to Bridge Race 8.21.2021
Bridge to Bridge Race August 21, 2021 From Brent Ernsberger: I wish to thank all the paddlers that attended my 3rd running if the Bridge to Bridge race. I have kept the course very similar to the one used by Buzz Lail and then Sonja Gilman. I believe the most exciting and hectic aspects of … Continue reading Bridge to Bridge Race 8.21.2021