With King Borys and Queen Beata having moved on to a better place, the Northeast surfski thrones sit vacant for the first time in many harvests. With no heirs apparent, the upcoming season promises to be filled with deft strategic maneuvering, ferocious duels to the finish, and the occasional poisoning. [...]
"Oxygen Tank if Needed" by Reid Hyle I never thought I’d see the day when a paddling race in Florida would be limited by a 250 participant insurance limit but that is what the Sharkbite Challenge has become. Rob and Karen being the grand ambassadors of the paddling have managed [...]
Battle of the Bayou by Joseph Di Chiacchio Winter--- a time to slow down, rest, recover, and rejuvenate for the upcoming year. It’s also about eleven weeks too long. I’ve been counting the days before the arrival of warmer weather, mentally logging indicators that serve as evidence of cold’s withdrawal.I targeted [...]
The Snow Row inaugurates the New England racing season - a frigid baptism of sorts. Originally scheduled for two weeks earlier, the event had been rescheduled due to a profound shortage of sled dogs in the Boston area. A cold snap (colloquially known as "winter") had rendered the waters of [...]
