In late November of 2023, I made a quick trip from Colorado to Florida and back. As a result, I added the Literace 1x, a coastal rowing shell by Liteboat, to my fleet. My ultimate goal is to participate in long-distance rowing and races like the Missouri River 340. Literace 1x coastal rowing shell The …
Adventures with Liteboat rowing shell in videos from Colorado Read More »
Last weekend I had two rowing sessions with Rob Bean on Boyd Lake in northern Colorado. I was rowing my Literace 1x, a costal rowing shell by Liteboat. The lake is full of water, so it’s possible to enjoy sandy beached before they turn into a sticky mud. We tested a rowing rig on Rob’s …
RowCruiser by Angus Rowboats sailing on Boyd Lake Read More »
I have got 55 years of paddling experience with various kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards including over two decades dedicated to endurance and expedition racing. However, during my high school years in Sandomierz, Poland, I did a fair amount of rowing. Rowing in Poland During this time, we occasionally had access to an old, …
Starting coastal rowing in Colorado with Liteboat racing shell Read More »
Winter paddling in northern Colorado? Well, skiing or snowshoeing are for sure more popular winter sports here, but if you love paddling or if you are training for paddle races you can find paddling opportunities in northern Colorado year around. Actually, finding a liquid water in Fort Collins requires shorter driving than reaching skiing areas …
Launching 2024 paddling and rowing season in northern Colorado Read More »
The year 2023 has drawn to a close. It was a particularly interesting year for me, filled with paddling, biking, river racing, travels, new outdoor activities, and health challenges. I plan to write some reviews and post new videos on my fitover67 YouTube channel. I rounded off 2023 with a 12-mile gravel bike ride in …
Finishing 2023 year with gravel biking and SUP paddling Read More »
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 »