I ran my own race. I ran my own race. I think I should be able to say that twice, maybe even squeeze out a third time. As the regatta chairman 7 years now, I do sometimes think of it as my race, or more to the point our race. [...]
This was the second year of the JCR. Last years race was moved to the Seekonk River in Providence due to the forecasted hurricane that never materialized. This year’s race was quite different with a stunningly clear, sunny New England day. The race starts at Mackerel Cove in Jamestown, RI and ends 15 [...]
"You say you want a revolution...." The Beatles tune came out of the speakers right after Dan gave the awards for the Jamestown Counter Revolution. This was the second JCR, but the first one to run on the intended course, 15 miles halfway around the northern half of Jamestown Island, [...]
Surfskis tend to fall into two main camps, 19’ x 19” ‘stable’ skis, tailored for those individuals welcomed to the fold, moving up from fast sea kayaks and the like, and the high performance skis (H.P.S.), measuring in at needlelike 21” x 17” dimensions. The transition (a.k.a.. ‘leap’) from one [...]
The 2010 USCA (US Canoe Association) Nationals, held in Peshtigo, WI, during the week of August 9th – 15th, saw some of the fastest paddlers in the country battling for national championship crowns in flat water marathon racing. It’s an awesome event to witness, and even more so to participate in. It’s [...]
