01.08.2022

First paddle of the year and it was more of a training one as there are a couple of races I'm eyeing in the next few weeks. Brought out the Valkyrie with the wing paddles as I paddled from Pomeroy Park in Manchester to Manchester State Park. Arlyn and the kids drove to the state park where I met up with them. Good paddle with decent conditions considering the weather lately.

Total Distance: 6.46 miles
Duration: 01:28.28
Average Speed: 4.38 mph
Max Speed: 7.24 mph

01.16.2022

Participated in the Elk Crossing Benevolent Benefit race (8.2 mile long course) put on by Salmon Bay Paddle. Super calm conditions and the race consisted mostly of SUPs. I was 1st (and last) in my class and only managed to beat SUPs (and got beat by 2 fast ones)! Overall very fun race and felt good stamina-wise throughout the race.

Total Distance: 8.93 miles(including warmup, waiting for the start and cooldown)
Duration: 01:53:56
Average Speed: 4.7 mph
Max Speed: 8.59 mph

01.29.2022

Cold crisp paddle as it was 28 deg at launch. Paddled a counter-clockwise lap around Anderson Island from the Key Peninsula. Pretty cool island with most of the shoreline having cliffs and remote from houses.

Total Distance: 13.46 miles
Duration: 03:18.51
Average Speed: 4.06 mph
Max Speed: 6.06 mph