This morning's rains gave way to a beautiful evening to be on the water. 5 of us put in our kayaks to make the 1 mile run through Grassy Creek onto Tippecanoe Lake and around the bend into James Lake. We padded to the end of James and returned the way we came. Temps were … Continue reading 5.6.25 FW Kayaking Group: Grassy Creek
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6.24.25 FW Kayaking Group: Jimmerson Lake
For those who stayed away for fear of heat or storms: "ya' shoulda' come!" It was a fantastic evening on the water, but only 4 of us were in a position to know that first hand. Along with Jay and Joyce, who cheated by zipping around the lake in a boat with substantially more horsepower. … Continue reading 6.24.25 FW Kayaking Group: Jimmerson Lake
Wabash River Run 8.24.24
Wabash River Run Race Report 8.24.24 I didn't make this event, as there was no way I was going to arise at 4 am for much of anything, but that didn't seem to hinder the race by much; they had over 100 registrations and I believe 96 participants!!! It was a rather warm day, but … Continue reading Wabash River Run 8.24.24
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
Bridge to Bridge Race 6.29.24
In spite of the initial threats of thunderstorms, or at least rain, the Bridge-to-Bridge race had quite a nice turnout. And those who came were rewarded with the deepest water I've ever seen on that river. Which also led to my personal selection of the wrong boat; instead of selecting an OC1 that could turn … Continue reading Bridge to Bridge Race 6.29.24