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”
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”