2006 Missouri River 340 Race - River Scenes from Coopers Landing to St Charles

Wed - January 10, 2007

In the previous post we left the Missouri River at sunset just below Franklin Island. We are returning back to the river on a foggy morning below Coopers Landing. The photo story continues through the 3rd and 4th day of my race to St Charles. Some highlights: Foggy mornings - nice photographic opportunities at sunrise. Heavy headwinds during daytime. I had a good 6 hour sleep in a tent at Coopers Landing, and then just napping for 3 hour in a boat at the last night. Last night: "something big" jumped out next to me and swamp my boat; I had to pump out a few gallons of water; one of these near heart attack situations ... I was paddling solo almost all time except first few hours of the race, but I had unexpected finish together with Bryan Hopkins.		A Guidebook for Paddling the Missouri River from the Headwaters to St. Louis, Missouri








	Related posts and links: Missouri River 340: Snapshots from the Race Start at Kaw Point (Kansas City) 2006 Missouri River 340 Race - River Scenes from Kaw Point to Franklin Island 7 Miles of Sprint to the Finish of 340 Mile Missouri River Race 2007 Marathon Kayak and Canoe Race Calendar GPS/photo race log from Missouri River 340
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