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
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Tippicanoe Race Results & Report 5.11.24
Terry picked a picture perfect day for this year's Tippecanoe Race, and it seemed to inspire the masses, as we had quite a turnout. Classic paddlers we haven't seen for awhile, like Guy and Sonja Gilman turned out, along with new or long-distance paddlers like Jeff Poland and Jeff Aleksic. Not to mention a good … Continue reading Tippicanoe Race Results & Report 5.11.24
New Stellar Pro Wing Paddle!
This is really an awesome wing paddle: very well built, very light, very ergonomic, and with a great catch and feel in the water (I first tried it at the USCA Nationals this year). It's the first and only paddle I've come across that made me willing to change from my current paddle. I just … Continue reading New Stellar Pro Wing Paddle!
Stellar in the Heartland!
My wife Julie created this fun video of River Bear Racing's beginnings and the Stellar line of kayaks and surf skis. https://youtu.be/p0sAkPzEzSQ
Sit-inside-Kayak fun! S18R and S14LV
This is the S18R Gen 2, new to the market and just recently arrived at River Bear Racing. Optimized for Sea Kayak class racing, it's also a dandy touring or fitness boat. Some of the changes to the Gen 1 design include a slight narrowing of the hull (now 20.2") but without changing the stability, … Continue reading Sit-inside-Kayak fun! S18R and S14LV