Kayak and Canoe Racing on the Missouri River
… a list of 2010 kayak and canoe races on the Missouri River and some of its immediate tributaries
Winter Paddling on the South Platte River in Colorado
I haven’t started any regular training on the South Platte River in this year yet. However, following our New Year trip, 22 miles to Fort Morgan, I had a couple of paddling photo session on the river above Kersey.
The river flow is going down, but there is still plenty of water to paddle. I believe that South Platte remains the only open water in northern Colorado.
Some of my paddling pictures can be licensed for personal and commercial or purchased as prints and on some other fancy mechandise at my SmugMug website. You are welcome to check paddling galleries or Colorado Water portfolio.
Yesterday, I exercised Spencer X-treme canoe. That boat felt tippy, especially, with single blade paddle. Did I really manage to paddle 340 miles on the Missouri river in that shell?
Hunting blind at a confluence of Lone Tree Creek with the South Platte. I heard a heavy gun fire further upstream at Mitani-Tokuyasu Wilderness State Area. Perhaps, it would be nicer to switch my paddling sessions from afternoons to mornings.
Related posts:
New Year Paddling – 22 Miles to Fort Morgan on the South Platte River
Starting Winter Paddling and Racing Season on the South Platte River
South Platte River below Denver, Colorado – GPS/photo river guide
One Year of Kayak and Canoe Racing Magazine
Dan Grubbs just released the 6th Issue (January/February 2010) of Canoe and Kayak Racing Magazine. So, it has been already one year. Congratulations!
There is a lot on paddling and virtual racing using ergometers in this winter issue the including incoming US Indoor Kayak Championships in Oklahoma City.
I don’t really have a room of kayak ergometer in my house, so I would have to use it outside … I prefer to drive to the South Platte River for some cold water paddling. Fortunately, the river is still flowing while everything else in northern Colorado is frozen.
You will also find an interview with an outrigger canoe champion, Karel Tresnak, Jr, and more on the ICF women’s canoe program. Rob Bean, my local paddling partner, talks about Passion in the Paddle – how to turn your race into more meaningful experience by using it to raise funds for charity.
Previous issues:
March/April 2009, May/June 2009, July/August 2009, September/October 2009, November/December 2010
2010 Missouri River 340 Race
340 nonstop miles from Kansas City to St Charles, 88 hour or less, July 27th – 30th, 2009 at full moon – the 5th Missouri River 340 Race.
On-line registration was traditionally opened at midnight January 1. 100 slots available in the men solo class were filled in a day or so. 340 boats will be accepted this year. There is still plenty of room in other classes and a waiting list of male soloists. Dragon Boat/Voyageur Class can accommodate a lot of paddlers. See 2010 Roster.
I have been paddling MR340 and writing about this race for the last fours years. Below you can find a list of my posts, picture galleries and articles by guest authors.
Related posts from Missouri River 340 Races
3 Years of the Missouri River 340 Race series:
Bryan Hopkins, West Hansen, Christina Glauner, Chuck and Di McHenry, Katie Pfefferkorn
My Experience in Three Famous Ultra Marathon Paddling Races
2009 MR-340
My 2009 Missouri River Race as Recovered from a GPS Track
7 Tips for Solo Land Crew in MR340 Race by Connie
Missouri River 340 Race Records
2009 Missouri River 340 Race – Before Start
Do I Need GPS for the Missouri River 340 Race?
Starting Winter Paddling and Racing Season on the South Platte River
Yesterday, I finally started my winter paddling season on the South Platte River.
5th Canoe and Kayak Racing Magazine
Inside the 5th Issue (November/December 2009) of Canoe and Kayak Racing Magazine:
How to get faster – faster! Interval training by Abel Hastings
How NOT to race
Lessons learned from the inaugural Laredo Riofest by Joe Mann
One small stroke stroke for woman … another giant leap for womankind by Pam Boteler
Outrigger racing finding home waters beyond warm currents of the Pacific Ocean by Stephen Mahelona
Hemmens couple set a new record for Phatwater Kayak Challenge by DeAnne Hemmens
Abel Hastings’ thoughtful take on the ICF World Marathon Championships
Previous issues: March/April 2009, May/June 2009, July/August 2009, September/October 2009