We had a large turn out for this Sunset Race. It was late enough in the day, that I brought my wife and kids. We put two boats in the water early and paddled for a bit before the start of the race. For the race, she and the kids hung out for a bit, … Continue reading “67th Sunset Race 7/17/2014”
I was signed up for the MR340 race. it was set to start on Tuesday 7/8. I have family in KC and decided to visit for Independence Day. It wouldn’t require any extra time off work, so it was perfect. We loaded the boat on the van and took off after work on Thursday. Everything … Continue reading “7/3/2014 – KC For The MR340”
While Danelle and the kids were at the St. Louis Cardinals Game, Jo and I were on the Meramec river training for the MR340. Of course, this was an equipment test, more than an endurance run. We paddled approximately 4 miles downstream to the Meramec Marina. There, Jo and I tied up the boat to … Continue reading “Meramec River Training Run – 6/19/2014”
It was a bit wet outside, but we were ready for anything! Its always nice to see other boats out there as well! Hogan Haake
Jo and I planned a long training run from Hermann MO to St. Charles on a Saturday. One of the few when we could both get together for race training. I posted to the race forum, but didn’t get any direct replies. I did receive a call from a gentleman who’s name I can’t remember … Continue reading “Hermann Training Run – 6/8/2014”
We had three boats for the 65th Sunset Race. We had a 4 boats come out to race. You should come out and join us. If you’re new to paddling, reach out to us just the same. You can find us on Facebook! Hogan Haake
Its been said many times that the two best times in a boat owner’s life is when they purchase the boat and when the sell it. This day, I’m selling my boat, First Draft. Its the boat that I took on the 2009 MR340 and built in my garage with my family and friends. I … Continue reading “Selling First Draft – 3/24/2014”
We went to Kansas City this weekend with a purpose. KC Paddler was supposed to be closing forever (they are still open in July). The boats were on discount and I wanted to replace Breakdown (Hobie Adventure) with something that Danelle could handle loading and unloading on her own. First thing we did on Friday … Continue reading “KC Weekend – 3/21/2014”
There is something great about a weekend away from it all. Of course its even better when its with the guys camping and paddling on the river. Jake, John, Jason, and [J]Hogan (cause I guess I needed a J in front of my name to fit in) were the players for this event. I was … Continue reading “Current River Float – 3/14/2014”
For the February Sunset Race, number 62, I was the only participant. Its hard to carry the torch for an event that isn’t well attended by the public. You might ask why I do it on a dangerously cold dark night. You could say its for the tradition of the event. While that is a … Continue reading “One Is the Loneliest Number – 2/13/2014”