Race To The Dome is an annual canoe and kayak race benefiting and run by Missouri River Relief. Its a great time to see lots of local paddlers and friends on the river. In order to get to the race on time, JoJo and Andy got to my house shortly after 4am for the drive … Continue reading “Race To The Dome – 10/9/2016”
I was out unicycling and I got a call from JoJo, “The River Wife”. I was stopped at an intersection and picked up the call to see what she wanted. She mentioned a paddling race coming up in a few days and wondered if I was interested in it. I told I would find out … Continue reading “The Gas – 6/11/2016”
The Sunset Race Series is a monthly paddle race that is held on the second Thursday of each month. Its a chance to compete against local paddlers in a informal setting. We always go out afterwards for food and beer to discuss the event. This paddle was going to be something special. To kick off … Continue reading “Sunset Race 4/12/12”
Race for the rivers is an annual canoe race/event benefiting the Greenway Network. They host two canoe/kayak races and a bike race during the event. At the end of the race, there is a festival. It focuses on environmental sustainability and other earthy things. This year, I was slated to participate in the 20 mile … Continue reading “Race For The Rivers – 8.27.11”
Paddling down the river last week in a canoe race, I was trying to chase down the boat in front of me. I was in my canoe paddling it in the middle seat with a kayak paddle. In front of me was a dad and his 8th grade daughter. They were in a two person … Continue reading “The Effort of an 8th Grade Girl”