Blackburn Challenge

The 2009 Blackburn Challenge – by Erik Borgnes

The wind and waves that could've been wasn't, and so we prepared for a long slog that morning. The start was not that fast and at mile 1, we were probably a group of 15 skis, all too close together, weaving in and out of buoys and slower boats that [...]

The 2009 Blackburn Challenge – by Erik BorgnesSurfski Racing Post2025-12-28T21:56:38-05:00

2009 New England Surfski Championships – by Eric McNett

Many thanks to all the paddlers, rowers, US, Coast Guard, City of Portland, Maine, USCA and volunteers who made this day so pleasant even though the weather wasn`t. Special thanks to timer, Diane Fournier of the Mt. Ararat High School Track and Cross Country teams. Dr. Dwight Blease for pitching [...]

2009 New England Surfski Championships – by Eric McNettSurfski Racing Post2025-12-28T21:56:38-05:00