2023 MR340 – Missouri River 340 race starts on August 1 at Kaw Point in Kansas City and will run for 340 miles nonstop across the state of Missouri to St Charles. There are 549 boats on the race roaster this year, kayaks, canoes, rowing boats, pedal drive boats and SUPs in different classes from solo to …
My 2023 goal and challenge: returning back to river racing – Missouri River 340 Read More »
I usually don’t listen to music in my paddling and training. I prefer sounds of nature. However, I tried some music in my recent Missouri River 340 races just for a couple hours and it was really helpful, especially, in the last day of race. Benefits of music during long distance paddling Listening to music …
Pros and cons of open ear bone-conducting headphones for paddle racing Read More »
In 2009 after 3 first editions of the MR340 Race I managed to gather some thoughts from different paddlers about their experience from racing across the state of Missouri: I believe that this mini series provides some good information and insights for beginners and paddlers who are thinking about participating in MR340. And some good …
If you are a first-time visitor, let me introduce you to the Missouri River 340 (MR 340) – a long-distance paddling race that spans from Kansas City to St. Charles, covering a distance of 340 miles with a current time limit of 85 hours. There are several checkpoints with deadlines and numerous access points to …
Finishing the Missouri River 340 Race Solo and Self-Supported? Read More »
2019 Racing Season My last paddle racing season was 2019. Missouri River 340 race was canceled in its regular format due to flooding. However, I paddled in other long races on the Missouri River: South Dakota Kayak Challenge, 72 miles from Yankton, SD to South Sioux City, NE, and Fort to Field Paddle Battle, 50 …
Paddling Against Time: My 2023 Challenge – Back to River Racing Read More »
