Danelle is a board member of the Mississippi River Water Trail Association. This group promotes use of the Mississippi river. Today they were hosting PaddleFest. It was a introduction into paddling held on a backwater of the Mississippi river. There were several parts to this event. In order to hold these events, they needed volunteers … Continue reading “Safety Boat – 6/4/2022”
Another month, another trip out to the lake for the Sunset Race. We had two boats tonight. Eric and my JoJo’s boat with me in it. An easy beautiful paddle. Eric just before we turn around to head back. Come out and join us! Hogan Haake
There are not many Sunset Races when I’m the only person that shows up. There is enough history that I didn’t dare skip paddling. I was ready to go out there. When I got to the ramp, I saw that the water had recently dropped quite a bit. Unfortunately for me, that meant that there … Continue reading “March Sunset Race – 3/10/2022”
Race To The Dome is an annual race on the Missouri river that benefits Missouri River Relief. The race has 2 start points depending on how long of a race you’re interested in. This year, Danelle and Sonora signed up for the 27 mile route. We started off the day in St. Louis leaving our … Continue reading “Race To The Dome – 10/2/2021”
I try to paddle each week in the Creve Coeur Lake 5K. Its a friendly group of paddlers that perform a self-timed 5K race around the lake every Tuesday at 6:30pm generally May through October. This week, Sonora wanted to come paddle with me. She paddled the previous week, but wanted to be in her … Continue reading “Creve Coeur Lake 5K – 8/17/2021”
This month we were super excited to go paddling. Only there was a strong storm forecast to come in right as we start. Just the same, I packed up the boats. Down at the river, I unloaded the boats just in case the storm passed. The canoe in the back is about 120 lbs, so … Continue reading “153rd Sunset Race 8/12/2021”
We’ve been paddling a lot recently. Taking ourselves out and our friends. Today Danelle decided to take her subordinates out paddling. I’ll list the participants in the order of rank. 1. Danelle (BOSS) 2. Hannah (Employee) 3. McKenzie (Intern) 4. Hogan (Its me, a lowly husband and not important enough for a photo) Hannah and … Continue reading “Subordinate Paddle – 6/16/2021”
We called up our good friends Kelly and Jeff and asked if they wanted to do a paddling double date on the Missouri river. I promised to bring all the supplies and do most of the work if they provided the company. I was quite surprised when they agreed. Of course I needed to make … Continue reading “Water Double Date – 6/13/2021”
We had a great June Sunset Race. I was lucky enough to convince Danelle to paddle with me. We had other characters out there with us. This monthly gathering is such a great way to stay in touch with my paddling community! My lovely wife and I. Melissa and Eric Jo Jo and Eric Plus … Continue reading “Sunset Race – 6/11/2021”
I’ve been wanting to take my Epic V7 out for some more adventurous paddling. Today, I decided to put in near the Melvin Price Lock and Dam and go upstream in Alton. I started in the Alton Slough where I found that the water is extremely shallow. I had a hard time going out and … Continue reading “Alton Paddle – 6/7/2021”