Lions Paws for Support Paddle Fest (Fish Lake Race) 2021 Race Report Emily Howard and her team once again threw one heck of a delightful race and festival, even including some perfect weather to make the scene complete! It’s always a blast to be there, and they treat the paddlers well, with snacks, food sales, vendors, … Continue reading Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest 7.31.2021
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Wabash River Race 7.24.2021
48th Annual Wabash River Canoe & Kayak Races Terry ordered up an awfully nice day for a canoe race this time, and the new location worked well – other than lacking an outhouse at the start. Water levels were up, negating any “rudder anxiety”, temps were mild (although they got hotter as the day wore on), the … Continue reading Wabash River Race 7.24.2021
Three Rivers Canoe & Kayak Race 7.17.2021
Three Rivers Canoe & Kayak Races Report Kayakapalooza! Neither threat of rain, nor storms, nor gloom of drizzle shall keep paddle racers from their appointed engagements. But thankfully all that was behind us by the time we hit the starting line. With a significant amount of rain the prior few days and drizzle in the morning, … Continue reading Three Rivers Canoe & Kayak Race 7.17.2021
Fort Wayne Race June 19, 2021
Fort Wayne La Classique June 19, 2021 By Steven Horney Race day was looking questionable as we prepared Saturday morning. Storms had run through the area, and some were wondering if the races might be cancelled. Silly paddlers; they should know by now that we might cancel a race for a tornado, but rarely for anything less. … Continue reading Fort Wayne Race June 19, 2021
Wildcat Creek Race, Lafayette, IN 6.12.2021
Riding a Wildcat… Gather ‘round and listen as Papa Steve relates the story of the time he tried to ride a wildcat. Creek that is. It all started as a fairly ordinary summer race day: warm, sunny, and me rather tired from a much-too early start on the day. Aside from the failure of the shuttle … Continue reading Wildcat Creek Race, Lafayette, IN 6.12.2021