This was my first time at this event, directed by Shawn Burke and Francisco Urena. This race welcomes all categories of boats with canoes, kayaks, surfskis, sups, and even a kid’s race. Today’s paddle with 90 participants was held on the Merrimack River in Lawrence, Massachusetts at the Abe Bashara [...]
Dana Gaines wins 22nd Oar and Paddle By Ralph Stewart August 29, 2012 Dana Gaines Dana Gaines of Edgartown, Massachusetts, added another winner's medal to his expansive collection with a dominating performance in the 22nd annual Oar and Paddle Regatta Sunday morning in Oak Bluffs. Gaines, competing in a [...]
"Long Live Open Water: Tales of Open Water Rowing, Food, Family, and Life" Most of us know Wayne as the long time Race Director of the super fun 13 mile, Light House to Lighthouse Race in Westport, CT, USA. Anybody who reads my site also knows Wayne for the [...]
A record group of 25 skis, a kayak, and an OC-1 converged on Fisherman's Beach in Swampscott for the Nahant Bay Cup this past Saturday. Race Director Mike McDonough greeted us warmly as we trickled in on the cool, overcast morning. The ocean conditions were mild, to say the least. [...]
This will be a fun and exciting flat water race. It lines up perfectly in the race schedule being 5 days before the Lighthouse to Lighthouse race the following weekend. Francisco Urena and Shawn Burke are the Race directors so the race is expertly organized and fun for all ages!! [...]
