Category for Northeast Surfski Races, 2008
What a turnout today for the Essex River Race!!! The most entrants ever according to Bill K., race director, and company. They did a fantastic job, organizing the race again this year. So thanks to Bill and everyone who helped put on the race. Also thanks to Andrew Binks who [...]
Sakonnet River Race Recap: The Winds of Wampanoag Glancing up through the moonroof at my ski strapped firmly to the saddles of my Thule, the sky was phasing from that ‘crack of dark’ hue to diffused sunshine, as the sunny Saturday morning of May 24th opened. I was making my [...]
History of East Coast Surf Ski Championship Several years ago, on a winter's training paddle while passing under the Newport Bridge, I specifically remember coming up with the idea of having an East Coast Surfski Championship (ECSC). I knew that I did not have time to create another race so [...]
After the horn sounded, the lead pack made up of Ken Cooper and Joe Shaw were sizing each other up like heavy weight fighters within the 1st mile. Many other paddlers were also trying to decide who to draft off of since the day was more like a K1 race [...]
After a week of steady rain and a forecast calling for showers and fog, August 16 dawned sunny and clear at Nahant Bay. Eighteen paddlers disregarded the weather predictions and turned up at Fisherman's Beach in Swampscott to compete in light wind and moderate seas. The 10kt southwest breeze and [...]
