Tippecanoe without “Tyler Too” – but we did spot Bigfoot If you’re a fan of change, Tippecanoe is your race. Some years it’s warm and inviting, some years it’s cold and foreboding. Most years we face at least the threat of rain, often thunderstorms. Water levels and current vary, even between morning and afternoon races. … Continue reading Tippicanoe River Race, Lafayette, IN 5.7.16
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Fort Wayne Canoe & Kayak Race, IN 6.18.16
The day dawned bright and beautiful Saturday morning, with the water calm and…uh…silty green – a perfect way to start the first race Lori Blaylock would be sponsoring. Lori took over Jim Anderson’s (and I believe formerly Jerry Begue’s) Fort Wayne Three Rivers Canoe & Kayak Races, and she did an outstanding job. Jim had … Continue reading Fort Wayne Canoe & Kayak Race, IN 6.18.16
3 Rivers Festival, Fort Wayne, IN 7.19.16
Festivals are, well, festive – and the Three Rivers Festival was no different. Although it really didn’t start out that way for the intrepid paddle racers who braved a beautiful but slightly cooler and initially cloudy morning by themselves, enduring the lonely duty of signing up for a canoe & kayak race. One of the … Continue reading 3 Rivers Festival, Fort Wayne, IN 7.19.16
USCA Wabash River Race, Lafayette, IN 7.8.16
‘twas another beautiful day for racing on the crystal-clear…no wait – rather opaque, but warm – Wabash River in Lafayette. Following last year’s confusion about how many times to circle the island, Terry apparently figured just once around the Island was sufficient, and so we ended up with a shorter race than last year. I … Continue reading USCA Wabash River Race, Lafayette, IN 7.8.16
Ride the Wave Regatta, Gary, IN 8.20.16
My "Ride the Wave Regatta" experience began in earnest today with a zing. Or more accurately, a sting! Some crazed yellow jacket, totally unprovoked, decided to sting me in the leg close to my knee as I stood talking with some of the race helpers. Not sure if the "Bee Venom Therapy" had a positive … Continue reading Ride the Wave Regatta, Gary, IN 8.20.16