C2C campus to coast (update 7)

The Hammer - playing a game of "Marko Polo" on the C2C

"Shenanigans"

Yesterday's weather is playing a big factor in the C2C  high winds, rain and temperatures in the low 30's are testing everyone's will to keep pushing on; eat rest and eat again before making any decisions is right out of the Team Kruger Best Practices Manual - page 3, section 2(c); right under the section easier said then done and above don't touch that its hot.

SPOT's need to be reset every 24 hours; hard to keep tabs on these rabble rousers when they don't update SPOT; Don't make me send Emily out there to give you a "how bout what for" she has three minions in tow and is in no mood!!  :-) [enter laugh track]

C2C campus to coast (update 6)

We can't forget to recognize the Kiddo's that put the C2C event on!! A tip of the Tilley and a dip of the paddle to you for a job well done!!   Check this out for official standings - click here

C2C campus to coast (update 5)

The game is afoot; thank you to all that have sent riveting information, pictures and satiric view of the event; you inspire me.  Thank you Pat, Amanda, Carl, Emily, Mark, Jim, its a pleasure!

Carl who is part of the advanced team doing recon on the lower section of the Grand river comes up with this!! The Hammer is in the house!! Oh yeah it appears Jack "the hammer" came out to play and has "dropped" in on the team - moving fast and stealth. A communique with others in the field confirm - calls have been made, fleece has been abandon, the gloves are off,  it's all about where the paddle meets the water.

So there was a little research being done and we thought where might ManitouCruiser be? Is he up to his ole tricks and shenanigans, is he in play; so a check of the SPOT puts him right in the thick of it, we are tracking him a the Lansing Factory Outlet Mall; most likely shopping for a prom dress.

C2C campus to coast (update 4)

Mike and Sandy make their way to one of many portages; looking mighty comfy and warm sporting that new spray skirt.  Keeping it real on the river.

C2C campus to coast (update 3)

Ben - wont be denied; showing the re-entry in the solo Kruger Sea Wind; word on the river he is down in Portland MI kissing babies and taking in a local fish fry as I speak; it's hard to tell with these engineer types but there appears to be some subtle modifications on this canoe, hmm further investigation is needed.  Now sources tell me there is a small minion revolt forming down at the memorial; say it ain't so!!

C2C campus to coast (update 2)

Plenty of portages on the C2C -  7 in total; Mark and Lauren give a tutorial on down river re-entry post the portage - 3 points of contact!!  Word on the river is Lauren and Mark have scooted right by Portland, MI

C2C campus to coast 2015 (update)

Kruger Ambassador ManitouCruiser  - cheers the participants on in the 2015 running of the C2C; now where are the rest of the Krugerheads?

Every picture tells a story; ManitouCruiser herds as many Krugerheads together for a photo op; not bad, only two missing from the herd.

C2C - campus to coast 2015 (notes from the field)

The stage is set - High winds, flood warnings; a dream come true for Krugerheads everywhere; somewhere in the Krugerhead handbook it says - use craft only if experiencing BIG adventure; I think they got it.  Here are some scouting pictures to wet your safety whistle.

 Booms

 

 Moving water

 

Scouting the finish

C2C - campus to coast 2015 ( 2 hours till tee time)

The route looks something like this; added footnotes are a nice touch - "do not paddle up stream"

It's all plastics and ball bearings...

 Wheel fail; in the throws of adversity comes innovation and new technology; I give you the new age of the wheel...

"This is the lore that inspire false telling's; the days of ironmen and pneumatic wheels are for never more... its a new age - sealed bearings and polymer plastics".

"Dang... we got a lot of catching up to do"