Rapids, Rocks, and One Wild Ride: Sugar Creek 2018! Sugar Creek was anything other than certain this year. Water levels were very low, but there was the promise of rain…and possible thunderstorms! It could be impassible, or rained out, or cancelled due to lightning – all less than thrilling scenarios when you’re driving 3 hrs … Continue reading Sugar Creek Race 5.19.18
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Hoosier Regatta, Noblesville, IN 4.22.18
Hoosier Regatta April 22, 2018 Recap by Ted Beatty We had a beautiful day for canoe racing Sunday on the White River: perfect weather, perfect water levels, and a bit of excitement, intrigue, and mystery on the course. Five C1s lined up to start, plus a sea kayak and two recreational canoes. After a bit … Continue reading Hoosier Regatta, Noblesville, IN 4.22.18
Ride the Wave Regatta Michigan City, IN 9.9.2017
Ride the Wave Regatta Results and Race Report! September 9, 2017 Neither wind nor waves nor the occasional swim could hinder us from reaching our destination! In fact, sometimes it helped... The 2017 something or other annual running of the Ride the Wave Regatta is now history, and what an excellent event it was! Ironically, … Continue reading Ride the Wave Regatta Michigan City, IN 9.9.2017
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
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