I decided to go out after work with Sonora and have a daddy daughter day. I thought we would go paddling and catch dinner at Meramec Marina. I knew that Sonora wouldn’t paddle hard, so it was important to start very near the marina. I understand its expensive to operate a park, but I was … Continue reading “George Winter With Sonora – 10/3/2016”
We went shopping at the Alpine Shop today. Its a good high end sporting goods store in the St. Louis area. They are good about supporting local events and even support paddling! Somehow they ended up getting Sonora to try out a bicycle. She took it outside to try in the parking lot. When she … Continue reading “Alpine Shop – 9/18/2016”
I do lots of paddling, but I don’t often include my family. In fact, I think this might be the only time this year I’ve taken the kids out in the boats. Its hard to get them to agree on doing anything together. But Danelle needed to study, and that meant getting the three of … Continue reading “Paddling With Kids – 8/26/2016”
I’ve participated in more regional canoe races this year than any past year. I got the last minute call from JoJo about this one and said yes. Told her I would take care of the details and transportation. Early Saturday morning JoJo showed up at my house and I drove us out to the race. … Continue reading “Firecracker Race – 8/20/2016”
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”