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Pictures from 2006 WaterTribe Ultimate Florida Challenge – kayaks and surfskis

Still digging in my paddling archives and memories – more random pictures from 2006 Watertribe Ultimate Florida Challenge, expedition style race around Florida. This time Fort Desoto beach again, but kayaks and surfskis participating in Everglades Challenge and Ultramarathon. Necky Loksha III kayak Necky Loksha III (19.5’x21″) paddled by JungleJim aka James Collins in Everglades …

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More random thoughts from 2006 WaterTribe Ultimate Florida Challenge

WaterTribe / By Marek

Just more random pictures and stories from 2006 Watertribe Ultimate Florida Challenge, expedition style race around Florida. Race start at Fort Desoto One of pictures shot by Connie. She used my older Canon PowerShots S40. I don’t have idea how but she managed to loose that camera somewhere in Cedar Key at the end of …

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Pros and cons of open ear bone-conducting headphones for paddle racing

lifestyle, racing / By Marek

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 …

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Paddlers and sailors at start of 2006 WaterTribe Ultimate Florida Challenge

WaterTribe / By Marek

Another post from my digging in paddling memories series: second part of pictures and comments from 2006 Ultimate Florida Challenge – Watertribe expedition style race around Florida including 40 mile portage between St Marys and Suwannee Rivers. Keep in mind that all my comments were written 17 years ago. At that time I had more …

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Random Shots and Thoughts from 2006 WaterTribe Ultimate Florida Challenge

WaterTribe / By Marek

I am digging in my blog archives and paddling memories … 17 years ago, in 2006 I was participating in Watertribe Ultimate Florida challenge – expedition style race around Florida including 40 mile portage between St Marys and Suwannee Rivers. My race didn’t go as planned. You can check my short story here. Nevertheless, I …

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How to avoid leg fatigue in long distance stand up paddling and racing

racing, training / By Marek

Endurance paddling races like the Missouri River 340 can be physically demanding, often leading to leg fatigue and discomfort. Common problems include sore muscles of legs, especially calves, and also numbness of feet and toes. To ensure an enjoyable and successful race, it’s crucial to prepare and implement strategies that alleviate leg fatigue. Preparation and …

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