Friday, April 17, 2009
Ultimate Hugh Heward Update #4
A big thanks to Watertriber RunningMouth (Jon Coble) for forwarding the link to WhiteCaps (Toby) SPOT tracker. You can see it here:
Tracking Toby- click here
Please feel free to post encouraging comments to these posts! Event participants enjoy coming back after the event and reliving the experience!
Adventure On!!
Tracking Toby- click here
Please feel free to post encouraging comments to these posts! Event participants enjoy coming back after the event and reliving the experience!
Adventure On!!
Hugh Heward Update #3
Mark reports: 9:15 am start
Great weather for the start of the UHH 2009! Four other paddlers join the Intrepid 5 for a head count of nine to do the first leg to the Huron River.
A slight chop on the water and lots of walleye fisherman enjoying the morning. Mark sounded pretty excited to be out paddling and having the day group along too.
As a reminder you can join the group at your leisure, paddling any section of the trip. Also the Hugh Heward 50 start next weekend on the 25th. Come join us for a paddle on the Grand River!
Great weather for the start of the UHH 2009! Four other paddlers join the Intrepid 5 for a head count of nine to do the first leg to the Huron River.
A slight chop on the water and lots of walleye fisherman enjoying the morning. Mark sounded pretty excited to be out paddling and having the day group along too.
As a reminder you can join the group at your leisure, paddling any section of the trip. Also the Hugh Heward 50 start next weekend on the 25th. Come join us for a paddle on the Grand River!
Hugh Heward Update #2
Belle Isle - Northside Beach - START (click to enlarge)
The Challengers:
1. Mark Przedwojewski of Irons MI - Builder of Kruger Canoes
Paddling a SEA WIND
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2. Dan Smith of Portland MI - Chairman Verlen Kruger Memorial Association
Paddling a SEA WIND
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3. Charlie Parmelee of Leslie MI - Ultimate Hugh Heward Challenge 2008
Paddling a SEA WIND
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4. Toby Nipper of Fort Meyers FLA - Knife maker and long-distance paddler
Paddling a SEA WIND
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5. Jon Holmes of Lowell MI - Kayak instructor
Paddling a EDDYLINE FALCON 18 MODULUS
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6. Larry Hoff - Somewhere in the USA - Adventurer, website worth a looksee
Paddling a SEA WIND
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Ultimate Hugh Heward - Update #1
-Today is a travel day for most competitors as they make their way to the beach on Belle Isle on the Detroit River. Event start time 8:30am Friday, April 17th 2009
-As information filters through the air waves and wires that are the Internet, I will post here on the Kruger Canoe Adventure Blog.
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Historian Jim Woodruff will be posting UHH information on his blog as well. He has captured Charlie's 2008 Hugh Heward adventure, which will give you some insight to what our intrepid adventurer's will be experiencing.
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If you have information on the event and would like to share, you can send your information to brian zero zero one seven (0017) AT yahoo DOT com
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Adventure on!!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Grand Rapids Press
Coverage of the Ultimate Hugh Heward - The Challenge Starts in 3 Days!!!
http://www.mlive.com/outdoors/index.ssf/2009/04/five_men_to_paddle_in_465mile.html
http://www.mlive.com/outdoors/index.ssf/2009/04/five_men_to_paddle_in_465mile.html
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Kruger Canoes to attend Quiet Water Symposium
Join us on March 7th as the Quiet Water Symposium celebrates non-motorized outdoor recreation and a shared concern for our Great Lakes Environment.
At the Symposium visitors will find presentations by world famous authors, photographers, and expedition travelers. Other presentations may cover skills, safety, local and distant destinations. There may be presentations on bicycling, sailing, diving, and history.
The Symposium has a wide range of exhibits on the show floor. You will find clubs and nature centers. Handcrafted and historic watercraft will be on display.
Biking, hiking and water trails are represented. Conservation and watershed groups are available. A number of outfitters and liveries are represented to support your outdoor adventures. We have a growing selection of outdoor oriented retailers as well.
At the Symposium visitors will find presentations by world famous authors, photographers, and expedition travelers. Other presentations may cover skills, safety, local and distant destinations. There may be presentations on bicycling, sailing, diving, and history.
The Symposium has a wide range of exhibits on the show floor. You will find clubs and nature centers. Handcrafted and historic watercraft will be on display.
Biking, hiking and water trails are represented. Conservation and watershed groups are available. A number of outfitters and liveries are represented to support your outdoor adventures. We have a growing selection of outdoor oriented retailers as well.
Product review
A possible tip. One of my purchases this year was a new CAG for my seakayak. I chose the lighter Kokatat version rather than the heavier Reed ChillCheater model or even the non-breathable model sold at SeaKayak Georgia. I've had good experience with Kokatat, and the quality of thier products.
But the best surprise ever, was how nicely it also fits around my Dreamcatcher cockpit, since it's so fully adjustable (I'm not sure how the other models would fit the Kruger). It's the perfect foul weather jacket when you need that little bit of extra, and the orange color is a great safety feature. Its not cheap, a definite splurge, but also not something you would wear often, so should last forever.
http://www.kokatat.com/product_detail.asp?code=psc
But the best surprise ever, was how nicely it also fits around my Dreamcatcher cockpit, since it's so fully adjustable (I'm not sure how the other models would fit the Kruger). It's the perfect foul weather jacket when you need that little bit of extra, and the orange color is a great safety feature. Its not cheap, a definite splurge, but also not something you would wear often, so should last forever.
http://www.kokatat.com/product_detail.asp?code=psc
Dawn Stewart (SandyBottom)
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