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 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”
Melissa has been talking about nothing but boat racing since she signed up for the MR340 this year. Danelle and I are also signed up to be in the 10 person boat with her. She wants to get all the practice paddling in that she can so she is fully prepared for the race. Today, … Continue reading “Creve Coeur Lake 5K – 6/2/2020”
August celebrated our 129th Sunset Race on the second Thursday of the month. This month, we were going downstream from Greentree ramp in Kirkwood to the Meramec Marina. There, we’ll tie up the boats and get some pizza and beer before heading back upstream. Eight paddlers made the trip. its always interesting taking over the … Continue reading “August Sunset Race – 8/8/2019”
The second Thursday of the month, you’re going to find me on a river paddling. Generally the Meramec river. Tonight was no exception and I was bring a new paddler with me. I met Tonya at a doctor’s appointment. She was working and I struck up a conversation with her. Somehow, it came to paddling. … Continue reading “128th Sunset Race – 7/11/2019”
Danelle and I registered for the South Dakota Kayak Challenge for the third time (First and Second SDKC). For this trip, we decided a team would be a good choice and picked Melissa and Megan to be on our team. Melissa and Megan were new to racing, but we thought they would keep the fun … Continue reading “South Dakota Kayak Challenge – 5/24/2019”
May 9, 2019 This was our first Sunset Race that almost didn’t happen that wasn’t our choice. We’ve voluntarily skipped when there was too much ice or thunderstorms. But this one was blocked due to flooding. Jason, JoJo and Melissa looking it over. We walked a ways past the road closed to get to this … Continue reading “126th Sunset Race”
If you’re curious about our event, its always the second Thursday of each month. Events are announced about 1 week in advance posted at the following 2 locations. Scroll to the last post to see it. http://www.rivermiles.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1242272075/420#420 And on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SunsetRaceMeramec/ —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— I wonder how many more times I can say that the Sunset Race … Continue reading “118th Sunset Race – 9/13/2018”
We had another decent turnout this month. Some semi-regulars and some new people. No complaints and perfect weather! Hogan Haake
Danelle and I normally participate in Race For The Rivers each year. This year, we made a prior commitment that happened on the same day, Operation Clean Stream. We took a canoe and paddled down the Meramec River from Greentree to George Winter park, picking up trash along the way. As you can see from … Continue reading “Operation Clean Stream – 8/26/2017”