Indiana USCA Wabash River Race 7.14.18 The Great Wabash River Races of 2018 were unique in several ways – but not in the shallowness of the water! But more on that one in a moment. This was a race without a director. Terry had a funeral to attend, so Roger Crisp’s daughter, Julie, handled … Continue reading Wabash River Race 7.14.18
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Sugar Creek Race 5.19.18
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
Tippicanoe Race 5.5.18
Tippecanoe Race Report May 5, 2018 We came, we C1’d, we conquered….sort of. Upon arriving at Terry’s Tippecanoe Race Saturday, I picked my new-to-me C1 from Dave Hendrich. The fit was perfect, trim was right on, and I was a natural. There was great fear in Bill Kanost’s eyes as I said “Bill – … Continue reading Tippicanoe Race 5.5.18
Indiana USCA Picnic and Paddle 10.14.17
Our end-of-year recreational gathering in fact turned into a gathering of past USCA champions (Betsy Arnold, Lori Blaylock, Roger Crisp, and myself). Or maybe we're just a bunch of has-been's. But we had fun! Roger technically missed his own championship opportunity, but he seems to have made up for it by helping to train Betsy … Continue reading Indiana USCA Picnic and Paddle 10.14.17
St. Joe Race, South Bend, IN 9.23.17
Alas - another season of racing has come to a close. But boy did it go out with a bang! near the end of September, the weather can be dicey for the St. Joe River Races - and usually it's on the chillier side. Not this time! With temps that moved well into the 80's, … Continue reading St. Joe Race, South Bend, IN 9.23.17