Nearly three years ago, we went out and paddled the “Dalbow Loop“. This 9 mile loop around an island on the Mississippi river was a wonderful way to paddle and swim a bit near the end of the paddling season. Today felt like a great day to recreate that adventure. We brought the same C4 … Continue reading “Dalbow Loop Fail – 6/29/2025”
I read about “Big Muddy” Mike Clark circumnavigating the city of St. Louis by river around 2010. He did this as an educational activity over a two week period in the spring. He would teach his classes during the day remotely and paddling in the evenings. It took him approximately two weeks to go around … Continue reading “Circum Louis Attempt – 9/12/2025”
I try to stay active. One of the things I enjoy doing is unicycling. If you’ve followed this site for any time, you know this about me. Today, I was unicycling around Creve Coeur Lake before a paddle 5k. I brought my Nimbus Nightfox along as I don’t spend enough time on my 36″ wheel. … Continue reading “Pedal [Crash] and Paddle – 5/27/2025”
Our team of 4 were going up to Minnesota for a canoe race. We planned to enter two different races and needed to bring two boats with us. Only one boat fits on top of the car. I have a utility trailer I use to haul boats, but there were concerns about its stability for … Continue reading “Trailer Upgrade – 5/25/2025”
The Minnesota Paddling Opener is a series of canoe and kayak races held in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area. We decided to take our paddling team up there for the events. Did I say team, yeah, that is right. Scott and Dot Merritt plus Danelle and I. We’re racing a C4 (canoe four person) in this … Continue reading “Minnesota Paddling Opener – 6/12/2025”
I love having an active paddling group. While we’re often connected by racing, we also just have a love for outdoors. Mark organized a weekend camping trip. Danelle seemed excited so we decided to load up the boat and make room to help others. We were off to the river! The general plan was that … Continue reading “November River Camping – 11/1/2024”
I purchased a Northstar Landick2 canoe from Some Beach Outfitters earlier this year. I’ve paddled the boat a few times and I enjoy its potential. Part of its potential is outfitting it the way that I enjoy best. Not being a purist and focusing on paddle racing, I realized I didn’t enjoy the boat without … Continue reading “Landick 2 Rudder and Dad – 10/12/2024”
Danelle and I volunteered to be a safety boat for the Mississippi River Rendezvous. This is a new event put on by the Mississippi River Water Trail(MRWT). The general idea was to get a large group of paddlers of different skills out on the water together. There were a few different distances of paddling. Danelle … Continue reading “Mississippi River Rendezvous – 9/21/2024”
When you’ve been married for a long time, your partner can tell when you need something. Today, Danelle could just tell that I needed to get out. She sent me out for my normal Tuesday night 5K paddle early. Tonight I started early with a unicycle lap around the lake first. I set a personal … Continue reading “Landick and Unicycle – 9/3/2024”
Danelle went to a Mississippi River Water Trail Association meeting on the educational barge belonging to Living Lands and Waters. These two groups are true powerhouses in education and stewardship of the Mississippi River! The barge was parked just downstream of the Mel Price Lock and Dam in Alton. One highlight of the event was … Continue reading “Living Lands And Waters Barge – 8/29/2024”