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Posted on Thursday, September 5th, 2024 at 1:27 pm by Van
Hey Paddlers,
We are taking a break from hatch laps for a few weeks while we are in Tarifa, Spain f... |
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Posted on Thursday, August 29th, 2024 at 1:28 pm by Jeff
Sunday September 8th 2024 at 4:00 PM
Frog Beach | Hood River, Oregon The Hood River Outrigger Canoe... |
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Posted on Thursday, August 29th, 2024 at 11:48 am by Van
Hey paddlers not much happening wind wise for hatch laps tonight but some mellow easterlies. If you ...
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Posted on Wednesday, August 28th, 2024 at 3:49 pm by Kevin
I have an OC1 that got damaged during the downwind championships. Can anyone repair or refer me to someone that can?
Kevin |
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Posted on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 at 12:56 pm by Jeff
Yes. Hatchlaps are on. 6pm. Standard thing. Surf til you're tired, eat til you're full, Laugh til it hurts. See you there
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Posted on Thursday, August 15th, 2024 at 7:31 am by Jeff
Paddlers
Conditions look great for waves tonight. Bring some munchies. Don't forget parking pass. Looking forward to seeing everyone! 6pm |
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Posted on Thursday, August 8th, 2024 at 2:16 pm by Jeff
Paddlers
This is a rare and amazing opportunity. We are canceling Hatchlaps (windless+smoke) and sug... |
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Posted on Thursday, August 1st, 2024 at 1:32 pm by Jeff
Gang.
It’s just too hot and windless for hatchlaps. Music in the park tonight. See you there |
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Posted on Thursday, July 25th, 2024 at 12:26 pm by Jeff
Paddlers
Hatchlaps are expected to be spectacular with a full day of 20kt winds to form perfect swe... |
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Posted on Thursday, July 18th, 2024 at 12:37 pm by Van
Hey paddlers, if you are going to hatch laps don't forget that the bridge closes at 7 pm. According to the Port these should be done by 7 AM on Sunday, July 21st.
Paddle on! |
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Posted on Thursday, July 18th, 2024 at 12:15 pm by Jeff
Paddlers
Wind looks awesome. I hear many are planning to lap. I’m not going to make it till after. Have fun and soak up the summer!! |
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Posted on Thursday, July 11th, 2024 at 1:05 pm by Jeff
Hello Racers!!
Hatchlaps canceled. Big race tomorrow. Best of luck to everyone. |
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Posted on Thursday, July 4th, 2024 at 8:06 am by Van
Hey Paddlers,
4th of July hatch laps and potluck are on for tonight! We actually may have some ligh... |
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Posted on Saturday, June 29th, 2024 at 10:40 am by Jeff
Come help at the finish line as 850 boat come roaring into the Hood River swim beach. Interested? Contact Mimi at (360)296-0811
mimi.swetish@gmail.com |
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Posted on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 at 8:15 pm by Van
Hey paddlers
We are on for hatch laps and potluck this Thursday at 5:30! Wind forecast looks good ... |
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Posted on Thursday, June 20th, 2024 at 12:21 pm by Van
Hey Paddlers,
There’s no wind on tap tonight so no hatch laps. You can catch the sternwheeler for a surf session at 2:45 this afternoon out of Cascade Locks. Hopefully the wind will be back next week! See you then! |
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Posted on Thursday, June 13th, 2024 at 9:21 am by Van
Hey Paddlers,
Hatch laps and potluck are on for tonight! Wind should be rolling in late this aftern... |
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Posted on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 at 10:13 pm by Van
Hey Paddlers,
Hatch laps and potluck are back starting this Thursday! We will have some good wind a... |
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Posted on Sunday, March 31st, 2024 at 8:03 am by Jeff
Perfect morning. Come paddle.
Jeff |
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Posted on Monday, January 15th, 2024 at 2:16 pm by Jeff
Paddlers
The downwind Champs is filling really fast. If you want to sign up now is the time. It ope... |
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Posted on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 at 3:18 pm by Van
Hey paddlers,
Tomorrow should be reasonably calm on the river. Coach Don K will be running the sho... |
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Posted on Saturday, November 4th, 2023 at 12:43 pm by Jeff
Paddlers
A CLOSED HR bridge can’t stop us!!. We are ON for a 10:45 11/5 workout - Even... |
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Posted on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 at 8:53 pm by Tamara
I think I left a nice, heavy duty folding chair at one of the Thursday night Hatch Laps. I eve...
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Posted on Saturday, October 14th, 2023 at 5:54 pm by Van
Hey paddlers,
Since the Harvest Fest is going on at the Event Site Sunday’s paddle workout wi... |
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Posted on Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at 1:48 pm by Van
Hey paddlers,
We are kicking off our Fall/Winter workout paddling series this Sunday. We are stoke... |
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Posted on Monday, October 2nd, 2023 at 8:56 am by Dan (Last updated on Monday, October 2nd, 2023 at 9:04 am)
Hi everyone, I've missed you all for the last couple of weeks.
I had (planned) hip surgery in late... |
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Posted on Thursday, September 28th, 2023 at 11:33 am by Jeff
Padders
No more organized hatchlaps for 2023. Sad, I know; but, this time of year the wind, we... |
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Posted on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 at 7:51 pm by Van
Hey Paddlers,
The paddle days are getting shorter and it looks like our wind is becoming a bi... |
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Posted on Thursday, September 14th, 2023 at 10:14 am by Van
Hey Paddlers,
It looks like we are back to flat laps this Thursday! Dayligt is getting short ... |
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Posted on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 at 8:05 pm by Jeff
Paddlers!
We are on for Hatchlaps 5:30. Wind looks good. Water and air still warm. Come a little earlier because the daylight is leaving us. Bring some munchies for afterwards. I heard Van might bring hotdogs!! See you there |
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Posted on Thursday, August 31st, 2023 at 3:55 pm by Jeff
Paddlers
Rainy and no wind. Let's cancel and enjoy mother nature's rejuvenation. Still want to paddle, I'm sure it will be nice. Go for it. Next couple of flat days will be fun behind the sternwheeler. Jeff and Van |
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Posted on Thursday, August 24th, 2023 at 9:19 am by Van
Hey Paddlers,
It will be a stellar evening for paddling this Thursday! Our big wind-wave summ... |
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Posted on Thursday, August 17th, 2023 at 10:10 am by Jeff
Paddlers
We are on for Hatchlaps. Wind looks reasonable for laps as well as the pre-drano run.... |
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Posted on Thursday, August 17th, 2023 at 10:06 am by Jeff
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Posted on Thursday, August 17th, 2023 at 10:06 am by Jeff
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Posted on Thursday, August 17th, 2023 at 10:06 am by Jeff
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Posted on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 at 10:03 am by Jeff
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Posted on Friday, July 28th, 2023 at 10:21 am by Scott
Hello All,
It is time to clean out the boathouse and I need to find a new home for two surfskis. 1.... |
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Posted on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 at 7:13 pm by Jeff
Swell Riders!
We are on for Hatchlaps. Conditions look perfect for waves til sundown. &nb... |
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Posted on Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 at 6:22 pm by Jeff
Paddlers!
It's going to be Hot. It's going to be Windy. Let's all meet at the Hatchery and rid... |
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Posted on Friday, July 14th, 2023 at 10:12 am by Sky
Hi gang,
After going back and forth on it for a while I've decided to sell my NELO 550. &nbs... |
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Posted on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 at 4:11 pm by Jeff
We are on for Hatchlaps!
Special Guest Ana Swetish has a topic or two on improving your... |
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Posted on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 at 10:26 am by Jeff
Paddlers!
We are on. But, tonight it will be more about the party than the laps. Bring some sh... |
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Posted on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 at 2:10 pm by Jeff
Paddlers
We are on for Hatchlaps and DEMOs Thursday 6p. Bob Schade of Ocean Flight will prov... |
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Posted on Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 at 7:00 pm by Van
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Posted on Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 11:27 am by Van
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Posted on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 at 12:08 pm by Jeff
Paddlers
Race this weekend 6/3-4 Vortex #2 https://paddleguru.com/races/VortexGorgeRace22023 Demos,... |
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Posted on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 at 10:32 pm by Jeff
Paddlers
We are on for Hatchlap and DEMO Thursday 5:30p. We are very fortunate to have Maggi... |
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Posted on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 at 9:57 pm by Jeff
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Posted on Saturday, May 20th, 2023 at 8:40 am by Jeff
Today is the Free Epic Demo Day.
See you all 12-3pm at the Cascade Locks swim beach, east end of t... |
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Posted on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 at 5:28 pm by Jeff
Paddlers.
We are on for Hatchlaps. Wind might be light, but its going to be real hot and we wi... |
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Posted on Friday, May 12th, 2023 at 2:13 pm by Jeff
Paddlers!
We are so fortunate that three organizations are working together to keep the Gorge Vortex... |
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Posted on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 at 4:44 pm by Jeff
First Hatchlaps for the year, we are going to make it special:
- 5:30 Don Kiesling &nda... |
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Posted on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 at 11:06 am by Jeff
Paddlers!
New Time, New Place!! Hatchlaps start this Thursday May 11, 6pm at the Spring Creek... |
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Posted on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at 1:40 pm by Jeff
Let's go paddle. Everyone welcome
NEW time and place 9am Bingen Marina Boat Ramp. This is th... |
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Posted on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 at 6:56 pm by Jeff
Big Changes for Sundays Paddle Practice. New time & place!!
Bingen Marina boat ramp - sta... |
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Posted on Friday, April 28th, 2023 at 3:02 pm by Jeff
Brought to you by Epic Kayaks and the Gorge Canoe Club.Get signed up for the Epic Vortex Gorge ...
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Posted on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 at 6:58 pm by Jeff
We are on for Wed's Sprints!! Warm, Sunny, Flat and Fast.
This might be the last noon sprint. Ple... |
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Posted on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 at 11:25 am by Jeff
Hey paddlers!
we are on for this Sunday. Michele Eray has a great workout planned. Reach out t... |
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Posted on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 at 6:53 pm by Jeff
We are on for Wed's Sprints!!
Please get there early enough to be ready, warmed up and on the 12:00... |
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Posted on Saturday, April 15th, 2023 at 2:07 pm by Jeff
Hey paddlers!
we are on for this Sunday. Brian Kummer has a great workout planned. 11am Event Site... |
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Posted on Saturday, April 8th, 2023 at 7:06 pm by Jeff
Spring is here. It’s Easter. Load your boats and join your friends for Sunday Paddle.
Michele Eray will be running the workout. Should be an exceptional paddle. We hit the water 11am, Event Site. See you there. |
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Posted on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 at 9:29 pm by Jeff
We are on. See you there
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Posted on Saturday, April 1st, 2023 at 8:03 pm by Jeff
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Posted on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 at 7:28 pm by Van
Hey paddlers,
It should be a little drier tomorrow for the Wednesday noon paddle to get a couple of... |
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Posted on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at 5:18 pm by Michaela
Please join us for a paddle tomorrow at 11am!
Air temp will be 50F, but water temp is still 38F, so dress for success. |
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Posted on Saturday, March 11th, 2023 at 4:46 pm by Michaela
Please join us for a team paddle tomorrow at 11am from the Hood River event site. To build off of la...
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Posted on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 at 9:39 pm by Jeff
Paddlers!!
We are on for Wed Noon Sprints. The course and the plan will be selected bas... |
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Posted on Saturday, March 4th, 2023 at 9:05 pm by Van
Hey paddlers, tomorrow will be glass on the river so we will take advantage of the conditions and do...
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Posted on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 at 5:22 pm by Jeff
Paddlers!!
We are on for Wed Noon Sprints. The course and the plan will be selected bas... |
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Posted on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at 1:07 pm by Jeff (Last updated on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at 1:16 pm)
Paddlers and Event Site Users.
We will be see a dramatic increase in annual pass cost to $200... |
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Posted on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 at 12:31 pm by Jeff
Hey paddlers!
we are on for this Sunday. The forecast calls wind so we will be hide'n and sweat'n i... |
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Posted on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 at 9:40 am by Van
Hey paddlers,
It's a nice day on the river for the Wednesday noon paddle to get a couple of long la... |
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Posted on Saturday, February 11th, 2023 at 6:51 pm by Van
Hey paddlers we are on for this Sunday. The forecast calls for sunny and 50° so it should be a g...
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Posted on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 8:44 am by Van
Hey paddlers,
It looks like a stellar day on the river for the Wednesday noon paddle to get a coup... |
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Posted on Saturday, February 4th, 2023 at 8:52 pm by Van
Hey paddlers sorry for the late notice, I was at the race up in La Conner today and just got back! W...
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Posted on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at 9:00 am by Van
Hey paddlers, the freezing cold temps continue this week, so we are canceling our Wednesday noon pad...
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Posted on Saturday, January 28th, 2023 at 12:38 pm by Van (Last updated on Saturday, January 28th, 2023 at 12:40 pm)
Hey paddlers
With the frigid dip in temps and the artic east winds predicted tomorrow we are cancelling our Sunday Paddle & Pint workout. Hopefully we will be back to some warmer temps next week! Stay warm and see you next time! Van |
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Posted on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at 9:03 am by Van
Hey paddlers,
The Wednesday noon paddle is on. The sailing buoy course is a good option fo... |
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Posted on Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at 4:23 pm by Van
Hey paddlers,
Another Paddle & Pint workout is upon us! Coach Brian Kummer will be leading this... |
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Posted on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 at 10:29 pm by Van
Hey paddlers,
The Wednesday paddle is on. The basin buoys are a bit of mess so paddling will be ou... |
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Posted on Saturday, January 14th, 2023 at 4:54 pm by Van
Hey paddlers, time for another Paddle & Pint! Guest coach Don Kiesling will be at the helm this ...
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Posted on Friday, December 30th, 2022 at 9:23 am by Michaela
Ring in the New Year with paddle practice! Sunday 1/1 at 11am. Meet at the event site and be prepare...
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Posted on Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 at 11:46 am by Jeff
Sorry Paddlers,
We are canceled for Wed. |
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Posted on Saturday, December 17th, 2022 at 11:15 am by Jeff
Paddlers!
We are on for Sunday Practice – Dec18, Nichols Basin. Michaela will be the coach.&n... |
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Posted on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 at 1:23 pm by Jeff
Paddlers!!
We are on for Wed Noon Sprints. New Course! “Nichols Basin 4k”.&... |
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Posted on Saturday, December 10th, 2022 at 12:37 pm by Jeff
Paddlers!
We are on for Sunday Practice - Dec11 Nichols Basin. Expect cold conditions with possible... |
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Posted on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at 5:59 pm by Jeff
Paddlers!!
We are on for Wed Noon Sprints. New Course! “Nichols Basin 4k”.&... |
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Posted on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at 3:07 pm by Tamara
Wondering if anyone would be interested in carpooling up to Teacup (preferred) and/or Meadows Nordic...
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Posted on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 at 12:10 pm by Jeff
Sorry Paddlers
Sunday practice canceled. Too cold. Check Facebook group page for details. Call me if you want to xski. MT snow is forecasted to get 4†|
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Posted on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 at 6:06 pm by Jeff
Sorry Gang,
Winter storm warning (in effect til 10am) predicts snow accumulations up to 8", gusts to... |
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Posted on Saturday, November 26th, 2022 at 10:50 am by Van
Hey Paddlers,
Session #5 of our Fall/Winter Paddle & Pint workout series is this Sunday at the ... |
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Posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022 at 2:22 pm by Jeff
Paddlers.
We are on for Wed. Noon Sprints at the Event Site!! Michaela will be there to start the s... |
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Posted on Friday, November 18th, 2022 at 5:44 pm by Jeff
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Posted on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 at 1:11 pm by Jeff
Paddlers.
We are on for Wed. Noon Sprints at the Event Site!! Strict start time based on atomic cl... |
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Posted on Saturday, November 12th, 2022 at 9:55 am by Jeff
Paddlers.
We are on for Sunday practice at the Event Site!! We will promptly get on the water at 11... |
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Posted on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 at 6:04 pm by Jeff
Paddlers.
We are on for Wed. Noon Sprints at the Event Site!! Expect sunshine. Strict start ... |
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Posted on Saturday, November 5th, 2022 at 9:10 am by Jeff
Paddlers.
This Sunday 11a (remember daylight savings!) we have two VIP guest coaches. Maggie ... |
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Posted on Monday, October 31st, 2022 at 4:26 pm by Jeff
Paddlers.
We are on for Wed. Noon Sprints at the Event Site!! Strict start time based on atomic cl... |
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Posted on Saturday, October 29th, 2022 at 4:33 pm by Van
Hey Paddlers,
We are kicking off our Fall/Winter workout series this Sunday at the Event Site. If ... |