I purchased a used Kruger Cruiser (built in 1997). I was very excited to get the boat and didn’t really look it over before paying for it and taking it home. I actually had a touch of buyers remorse as the boat wasn’t in great shape and it was rather expensive. After racing the boat … Continue reading “Kruger Cruiser Goes Pale”
This paddle represents 6 years of us going out monthly and doing the Sunset Race. Winter paddles are cold, so we all had our foul weather gear on and were ready for anything. After a nice and cold paddle, I decided that I should test my equipment to ensure it will protect me. So I … Continue reading “72nd Sunset Race – 12/11/2014”
I was the sole participant for this Sunset race. I wasn’t worried as I had my dry suit and know this section of river well. I don’t often go out in our kayak as I prefer the company of others, but when you’re by yourself, you do what you have to do. Here I am … Continue reading “71st Sunset Race 11/13/2014”
Corvin and I decided to participate in the Kawllowleen canoe and kayak race. Its a nice 11 mile race mostly on the Kansas River near Kansas City. Having family in town helps for shuttling cars before a race. My parents were not in town, but Hiatt was going to be in town. Hiatt needed some … Continue reading “Hiatt Attic and Kawoleen – 11/1/2014”
I often talk about wanting to paddle in the snow. Most years I complain that it snowed while I was at work. This last weekend, it happened to me again. It was snowing like mad on Saturday, but I was home alone with the kids. I wasn’t upset, but life just happens that way. Then … Continue reading “Sunday Paddle – 3/1/2015”
This Sunset Race fell on Corvin’s 11th birthday. What is a dad to do, but take his son out late on a school night to celebrate. I picked up the kids from school and loaded the boat. When Danelle got home, Corvin and I set off. Corvin was pleasantly surprised when we made a stop … Continue reading “70th Sunset Race – 10/9/2014”
I got a phone call the day before about a couple who were coming down from Canada canoeing across North America. They needed help understanding what to do with the Chain of Rocks on the Mississippi river. There is a canal to go around the chain, and they were hoping to get some information about … Continue reading “Chain of Rocks Portage – 9/23/2014”
We’re still having the Sunset race. Tonight’s role call: Joe Baisa, Joe Sartori, Jo Newbold, John Jones, and [J]Hogan. (see how the J is silent in Hogan). Come paddle with us soon! https://www.facebook.com/SunsetRaceMeramec OR www.rivermiles.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1242272075/3000#3000 Hogan Haake
Danelle entered the 20 mile Race For The Rivers this year in her kayak. This is her third race and she has used her third boat. She was excited to race and do her best to place high in the field. First, she needed to put on her sun screen. With sun screen on, she … Continue reading “Race For The Rivers – 8/23/2014”
As much as training for the MR340 is all about speed and distance, sometimes you need to stop and remember why you are on the water. Jo and I wanted to get out and enjoy the Meramec in all of its beauty. The sky looked like it could rain, but we were up for anything. … Continue reading “Paddle with Jo – 8/6/2014”