It was highly recommended that we have a spray skirt on our boat for the Texas Water Safari. I wasn’t too worried, but Jo Jo took care of us. She planned a day and came over to help us out. We started out by putting T in the front of the boat and cutting a … Continue reading “Spray Skirt – 5/29/2018”
I’ve been interested in canoe racing for several years. Before the 2018 Texas Water Safari (TWS), I had previously paddled in the Missouri River 340 (MR340) 5 different times. From this experience, I believe I knew what paddling ultra marathons were all about. I wanted to add some other large races to ones I have … Continue reading “Texas Water Safari and Me – 6/9/2018”
Its that time of year again where I go out and do something extra crazy. This year, I’m participating in the 2018 Texas Water Safari. Its a 261 mile canoe race. I’m paddling in the Novice division with T. If you’re bored or curious, you can follow our progress live from 2 places. 1. Spot … Continue reading “Texas Water Safari – 6/9/2018”
The South Dakota Kayak Challenge is a 72 mile paddling race down the Missouri river. Danelle and I had previously completed this race and though it would be fun to do it again with friends. I borrowed a 4 person aluminum boat and talked Andy and T into joining us for the trip. We only … Continue reading “South Dakota Kayak Challenge – 5/25/2017”
We’ve officially signed up for the South Dakota Kayak Challenge. The team is Andy, T, Danelle and Hogan Haake. We’re borrowing a 4 person aluminum boat from Bernie Arnold and this is our first training run. The plan is to paddle after work from Weldon Springs to Blanchette Landing in St. Charles. We’re fortunate that … Continue reading “Weldon Springs Training – 5/18/2017”
This is probably the last warm Sunset race of the year. As a special treat, Andy brought out his new Minnesota 2. He had T paddling with him who had not been in a canoe before. I videoed in case they flipped, but they made it look easy… Hogan Haake
This is our last big training run before this year’s MR340 race. I decided to do a full test of my 3 camera system and got it on video. I wish I was better with names, cause training partners/groups make the whole thing worthwhile. Hogan Haake
We’re starting to get regulars again! Andy showed up for the race ready to go. T and Carrie are not far behind. And other than dealing with floating debris from the high water, it was a perfect float! Hogan Haake