Sunset Race – 5/12/2016
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
Category: Paddling
Paddling – 5/2/2016
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
April Sunset Race – 4/16/2016
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”
Kayak Balance Boards – 3/19/2016
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”
Missouri River 340 Race – 2016
Hogan Haake and Jo Newbold are participating in Mixed Tandem for the MR340 race this year. They start at 8 am Tuesday July 19th, 2016. They are listed as boat #0306, team “Donut & Maple Syrup”. The team name comes from their respective nutrition needs. Hogan prefers good old fashioned junk food, but always donuts … Continue reading “Missouri River 340 Race – 2016”
Paddle with JoJo
A nice evening paddle out on the river with JoJo. We were able to see some of the flood debris in the daylight. Its amazing how high the water got and what it left behind! Hogan Haake
Sunset Race – 2/11/2016
A perfect day for a February float on the Meramec with our monthly Sunset Race. JoJo was coming with me and there was just a touch of snow on the ground. Ok, and maybe it was very cold outside! Of course you need fuel to stay warm, and I found the perfect thing. A bag … Continue reading “Sunset Race – 2/11/2016”
Paddling with Sonora – 4/21/2016
I wanted to go canoeing and I needed a partner. I couldn’t think of anybody better to take with me that my lovely daughter, Sonora. When I asked her, she jumped up excitedly and was ready to go. I instructed her on the things I wanted her to wear and the spare clothes to bring … Continue reading “Paddling with Sonora – 4/21/2016”
Kruger Cruiser Rudder Line Change – 3/7/2016
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Turkey Day 5K – 11/26/2015
We decided to go to Kansas City this year for Thanksgiving. I had seen online that they were doing a 5K paddling race at Shawnee Mission Park and decided to be part of it. So I took a kayak from St. Louis all the way to KC just to paddle a 5K. I’ve been reading … Continue reading “Turkey Day 5K – 11/26/2015”