If you read my report on the 2013 MR340 race, you would know that my boat broke. More specifically, the Hobie Mirage drive. I finally got the drive back from the dealer I purchased it from. Here is a close up of the $6 pulley that failed, basically ending my race. The image below demonstrates … Continue reading “Broken Pulley on Hobie Mirage Drive – 8/17/2013”
Another fantastic Sunset Race. I was the only person that showed up to race, but I don’t mind having the river to myself. On the plus side, there was nobody there to watch me fall in the mud. The first fall was starting the race and I slipped before I got into the boat. However, … Continue reading “56th Sunset Race – 8/8/2013”
My brother Henry has spent the wee with us. He was going to be my ground support for the MR340 race the following week. I promised him I would get him out on the water to experience the pedal powered kayak I was using for the race. So I took Corvin, Henry, and myself out … Continue reading “Simpson Lake – 7/20/2013”
I scheduled a final training paddle before the MR340. I decided it would be from St. Charles (Blanchette) to the Arch Riverfront. My plan had me getting a paddler with experience to join us. There is a general and well founded fear of the Chain of Rocks. I had scouted the Chain of Rocks the … Continue reading “Paddle to the Arch – 7/14/2013”
On the following day, I was joining a small group paddling from Blanchette access in St. Charles, down to the St. Louis Arch riverfront. I’ll talk more about that in my next post. Part of the paddle is the Chain of Rocks. Below is a photo of the Chain of Rocks bridge courtesy of Google … Continue reading “Motorcycle Scouting Trip – 7/14/2013”
In order to get prepared for the MR340 this year, I planned two overnight training runs. This was the second and last training run. My plan was to go from Jefferson City [Noreen Access] back to St. Charles [Blanchette Access]. This route is approximately 117 river miles. I didn’t want to go alone and I’m … Continue reading “Missouri River Traning Run – 6/22/2013”
I’m trying to get my family out on the river more to enjoy it with me. I would like to say I’m doing a good job, but there sure have not been too many trips out on the river so far… Today was a day of triumph. Corvin was off at an overnight summer camp, … Continue reading “Meramec Trash Paddle – 6/14/2013”
In an effort to have the maximum training for the MR340 race this year, I planned the two full moons before the race to do overnight training runs. This would give me the distance and nighttime practice I needed for a successful race. I posted my plan for the paddle on the forum and waited. … Continue reading “Jeff City to St. Charles on the Missouri River – 5/25/2013”
In preparation for the MR340 race, I wanted to get my boat setup for optimal comfort. One thing that was important to me was being able to ready my GPS at all times. This would help me pace myself and know generally where I was. My kayak, a Hobie Adventure is a multipurpose vessel. One … Continue reading “Kayak Utility Pole – 5/21/2013”
Another Sunset race and I was the only participant. While I enjoy having people around, sometimes there are unexpected things to find when you have time to explore yourself. I went from Greentree park up past 141 bridge and noticed an inlet that I never take. It turns out that I was paddling up Fishpot … Continue reading “May Sunset Race – 5/9/2013”