I participated in my 5th MR340 race this year. I’ve written extensively about my experiences in the past. Danelle posted our progress during the race. This year I’ve waited a long time after the race and much of it is a blur. Here is some of what I remember. While shopping for some supplies, I … Continue reading “2016 MR340”
The July sunset race had a fantastic sunset. It was the last one until the MR340 race, so we were all excited to paddle! Hogan Haake
This is our last big training run before this year’s MR340 race. I decided to do a full test of my 3 camera system and got it on video. I wish I was better with names, cause training partners/groups make the whole thing worthwhile. Hogan Haake
A group of us training for the MR340 met in the early hours in New Haven, MO to have a training run. For this paddle, I decided to test out a new camera setup on the boat to try and get the best possible video. The first video is the paddle iteself. We stopped at … Continue reading “New Haven to St. Charles Training – 6/28/2016”
The Meramec Marina is a hidden gem in the St. Louis area. Its on the Meramec river near George Winter park on Highway 30 (Gravois). One of the things that makes the marina so great is that we can paddle to it. From where I typically put in on the river, its a 4 mile … Continue reading “Meramec Marina – 6/18/2016”
In preparation for the MR340 this year, I’ve been trying to do weekly paddle sessions. It hasn’t been perfect, but I’ve been doing more training than the last few times I’ve done the race. I’ve learned that my family doesn’t miss me early in the mornings. So I set off shortly after 5 am for … Continue reading “Early Morning Paddle – 5/27/2016”
We’re starting to get regulars again! Andy showed up for the race ready to go. T and Carrie are not far behind. And other than dealing with floating debris from the high water, it was a perfect float! Hogan Haake
I went out for an evening paddle in our Perception Carolina kayak. It was a bit of training for the MR340 and a bit relaxing. I paddled places I don’t normally go when out with a tandem partner. Hogan Haake
I’m a bad man. It was time for the Sunset Race and I decided to take our new boat out. Danelle won the boat in a raffle, but has never paddled it. The boat was sitting out in the yard and seemed as easy as any to pack up and take out. The race was … Continue reading “April Sunset Race – 4/16/2016”
After going to Canoecopia and seeing kayak balance boards, I had to have one for myself. So we set about to build one. I started with a 2x10x8 board and cut it to a 5 foot section with two six inch pieces for the bottom. Then I found a large plate to use as the … Continue reading “Kayak Balance Boards – 3/19/2016”