Just moments after we pulled into our driveway after returning from the Sakonnet River Race, it was time to turn around and head back to the state affectionately known as "Massachusetts's Dewlap" for Wesley and Tim's Ride the Bull race. After underbidding all other syndicates, we had been awarded the [...]
The Sakonnet River Race is traditionally the first rough-water race of the New England season. After careful consideration, however, race director Wesley Echols made a tough game-day decision. We had a handful of flatwater races under our belts, but given our collective performance at the most recent outing (three players [...]
Fast, Flat and Furious The largest crowd ever assembled(verifiable) for this race since its inception 11 years ago, were treated to the 2nd fastest times ever. Greg Lesher made his way quickly through the field and never looked back over a fast course due to outgoing tide, little wind, only [...]
I hold the Essex River Race responsible for getting me in a surfski. When I first wondered "what is that?" while racing in a sea kayak in the early aughts, who knew that I'd end up spending my final years obsessing over loggerhead shrikes and red-winged scrub jays! I'm assuming that [...]
For many New England paddlers, the Run of the Charles is the first race of the season that is commonly referred to by acronym. Besides that important distinction, the 6 mile ROTC is also one of the largest flatwater races in the area, drawing 20-some skis in the past few [...]
