Paddle Articles

Paddling 100 miles at the Cal 100

Cal 100 Paddle Race
Have you been curious about California longest paddle race? An amazing 100, 50 or 25 mile amazing river experioence? Join John Acosta as he shares with us his experience of this awesome race and event benefiting Rivers for Change.

"Last week, it was announced that registration was now open for the 2017 Cal 100 paddle.  Therefore, I figured it was probably about time for me to write about my experience there during the 2016 event and hopefully help others prepare for their trip down the river."

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Dragon Boat - First Impressions from an Outrigger Canoe Paddler

Dragon Boat from an outrigger paddler perspectiveOk, I have to admit, Dragon boat was not something I had experienced in any capacity, including watching, before a recent weekend...let alone having even paddled it. But within the last week or so, I have become a huge fan. Yes the races are shorter than I am used to. Yes you only paddle on one side. Yes it's kinda rad! I attended the Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival at Marine Stadium, and had several observations beyond the typical stereotypes I had before.

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