This is our first team training run for the 2020 MR340. We had previously been in a different boat/team, but plans change. Cyndie, Jo Jo, Danelle, and Hogan testing out seating and speed on Creve Coeur Lake.We wouldn’t get in too many team paddles before the race, but it didn’t seem to hurt our performance … Continue reading “First MR340 Training – 7/7/2020”
We met Melissa at Mini Ha Ha for a morning paddle. Danelle and I were ready, but she was running a bit late. I managed go get her entrance. She was only 10 minutes late and early morning paddles can be hard to get to.It wasn’t long and Danelle and Melissa were off in the … Continue reading “Morning Paddle – 6/27/2020”
I purchased an Epic V7 surfski. I’ve been wanting to paddle a fast boat for a long time. My race times are getting faster, but the next big step is a faster boat. I found one online and made an offer. Eventually, my offer was accepted and I drove 4 hours round trip to pick … Continue reading “V7 Paddle – 6/16/2020”
I think we need to have Hannah in town more often. I’m paddling more than ever. Better than that, I’m bring lots of people with me. Today, Hannah and I paddled the turd while Danelle and Melissa paddled our small aluminum boat up the Meramec river. we didn’t go too far,but had lots of fun! … Continue reading “Paddling On The Meramec – 6/8/2020”
We decided to paddle a second day in a row. With 3 boats loaded on the trailer and a 10×10 pop up, we were ready to weather the sun and hang out for the morning. Corvin and I hung out in the shade while Danelle and Maggie paddled in the canoe. Sonora followed next in … Continue reading “Paddling at Creve Coeur Lake – 6/6/2020”
Paddling is something that I mostly do and the rest of the family puts up with. We don’t do it enough together even though we have enough boats. Since we got a trailer earlier this year, there is no excuse not to get the family out together and paddle! So here we go! You can … Continue reading “Family Paddle at Simpson Lake – 6/5/2020”
I’ve written lots of times about the Sunset Race. As much as the river surprises me every time, the people that come out and paddle truly make it what it is. As always, spend time with Danelle is first. And being on the river is even better. Jon Marble is up ahead. Back on shore … Continue reading “Sunset Race – 5/14/2020”
2020 MR340 PRE RACE This year is an exceptionally strange year. COVID-19 has caused lots of social and safety issues. I was thinking about paddling in the MR340 with Jo Jo. Then Melissa Nilson called me and suggested Jo Jo and I join her on a dragon boat for the race. After talking with Jo … Continue reading “2020 MR340 – 8/4/2020”
Its the usual crew out on the river again enjoying a fantastic evening! Always great when I get to paddle with Danelle! The bridge is our turn around and it looks perfect in the sunset! Not sure what kind of bird this is, but it just watched us turn around without a care in the … Continue reading “Paddling Again – 4/20/2020”
Sometimes we just go paddling cause its fun. Today I got Danelle out with several friends. At the waterfall where Simpson lake drains into the Meramec river. Mark in the background. Paddling with Danelle Melissa in the foreground and JoJo and a friend in the background. We had a great time going out on the … Continue reading “Random Paddle”