The 18th Missouri River 340 Race, nonstop from Kansas City, KS to St Charles, MO started as planned on August 1st, 2003 at Kaw Point (confluence of Kansas and Missouri Rivers). However, the race was canceled about 4pm next day due to severe thunderstorms and flooding in the lower Missouri River. In the past years …
Stand up paddleboards at Kaw Point before MR340 race Read More »
It’s the of September and my racing season is not over yet. Missouri River flooding complicated my schedule, but also allowed me to paddle some new or unplanned races. So far, I paddled three long river races this year, all on a stand up paddleboard. South Dakota Kayak Challenge May 24. 72 miles from Yankton, …
Registration for the 2019 Missouri River 340 race is coming. Just 3 weeks or so. Perhaps, it’s a good time to review my previous race runs. Maybe, I will figure out why I am doing this … I have been with this race from the very beginning in 2006. I always paddled solo finishing the …
My first 13 years with Missouri River 340 race in 0013 boat Read More »
I believe that Missouri River 340 race has been rescheduled 3 times due to flooding during the the race 11 years history. There was also one slight delay at a start due to a heavy thunderstorm. I managed to attend one rescheduled race. As a self supported paddler I am making hotel reservations at both …
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