As I watched the sun rise majestically over the mild waters of the Sakonnet River (I might have arrived a little early), I could tell that the fourth donut had been a bad idea. And that it was going to be a fast day - at least for those who [...]
Well before I even dreamed that it was possible, let alone desirable, to spend so much time and money on surfskis, the Essex River Race gave me my first taste of competitive paddling. That bitter flavor lingered on my palette for the hour and seven minutes it took me to [...]
In days past, the 6 mile Run of the Charles race was a relaxing spring event. A handful of paddlers would mess about on the lazy river for a while, then enjoy some crumpets and split a Zima. The real competitors were doing the 19 mile race, lugging their boats [...]
I have a soft spot for Rhode Island, and not just because it's the chock that holds Massachusetts in place. Our most miniscule state hosts more surfski races per capita than any other, with one competition per 23 residents. The Rhode Island season kicked off with the Narrow River Race [...]
