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Category: downriver racing kayak
ChattaJack 2020
Registration for ChattaJack 2020 opens at midnight tonight. For the first time I’m going to try to get in on … More
My favorite splashes from 2019
Rockpile Rapid during the Nelson Downriver Race in the Nelo 510 surfski and the last rapid at the Rivanna River … More
Race registration open for a couple of early races
Little D on the Monocacy (April 25) in Frederick, MD with 6- and 12-mile options is open for registration on … More
Exciting weekend of races scheduled for Central Virginia this coming May
It looks like the first weekend in May 2020 will be a great weekend to spend in Central Virginia, USA. … More
Pittsburgh Paddlesport Championships 2019: Lessons and a challenge for you
This race is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and for the second year in a row I was … More
Richmond Paddle Cup Race 2019
I just registered for the Richmond Paddle Cup Race on Aug. 10 at PaddleGuru.com. I’m glad to see they’ve … More
Rivanna River Race 2019
This and most photos courtesy of G. Milo Farineau Photography I returned as a racer to my local race this … More
Nelson Downriver Race 2019
This past Saturday, May 4, I raced in the Nelson Downriver Race on the Tye River near Tye River Deport … More
Racing again in the morning
I’ll be racing tomorrow in the Nelson Downriver race and hope to see you there. I didn’t do this race … More
Upriver training in the Nelo 510
The weather has finally warmed up to the point where it is safe to paddle without a wet suit. A … More
My next kayak
I’m developing the short list for my next boat. Think Evo 2, Epic (gasp) V8 Pro, Stellar SEL and Nelo … More
New river race in Central Virginia?
I’ve been pondering a new race on my local river for a few years now and have made the first … More
Rivanna River Race 2018
The Rivanna River Race has been held every year since 2006 and until this year I’ve raced in every once, … More
Youghness Monster 25 mile race
I’m in Connelsville, PA tonight ready to race a brand new 25-mile race on the Youghiogheny River, The Youghness Monster … More