It was one of those days. You know the days. You’ve had them yourself. A period when plans change so rapidly the calendar groans in agony, and your body can no longer allow itself to get into a mental groove for fear of simply going “mental”. And so it was with us; after plans changed … Continue reading Fish Lake Race, IN 7.2.16
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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
2nd Gen SEI Arriving!
Stellar has just updated the SEI, moving the cockpit forward a bit, narrowing the catch, rounding the seat, reducing cockpit volume, installing dual bailers, and making an excellent ski even better. Very likely the fastest of the intermediate skis, with better stability than the elite skis, this boat may be the ultimate all-around ski for … Continue reading 2nd Gen SEI Arriving!
Help for the Aging Paddler
As a demographic, we (paddlers) seem to be an aging group: young people are often too preoccupied with electronic doodads to get involved in outdoor activity, and young-to-middle-aged adults are often too busy with families and paying bills to take up a new sport(especially one that requires time and some initial financial outlay). But more and … Continue reading Help for the Aging Paddler