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”
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”
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
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”