While most of us wanted conditions, any kind of conditions, the other few who like flat water, got their wish at Nahant. Their was barely a ripple in the bay, on the 9.41 course and that is no exaggeration. Despite the flat conditions, we all had a great time. 27 paddlers [...]
This article originally appeared in The Competitive Paddler ********* `Nice? It's the ONLY thing,' said the Water Rat solemnly, as he leant forward for his stroke. `Believe me, my young friend, there is NOTHING--absolute nothing--half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. ‘The Wind in the Willows’ [...]
The Double Beaver Race is by far the hardest race in New England if you are not prepared for it. Tim and I have paddled the course or parts of it more than anyone. I have virtually lived on the course this summer opting to paddle it vice my home [...]
The Blackburn Challenge is enormously popular event for the paddling and rowing community. For many years it has grown to be the benchmark race here in the Northeast. It is different in many ways from our other races. First of all it is the longest race at almost 20 miles [...]
Below are the unofficial results of the High Performance Class which includes Surskis and Unlimited Boats. Dorian Walters, Reid Hyle, and Boris Markin broke the singles record. Dorian and Reid average just over 8mph over 19.40 miles. Dorian 1st, 2:24.36, Reid Hyle, 2:25.28, Boris Markin, 2:30:16. Tim Dwyer and Eric [...]
