Deep Creek Open, McHenry, Maryland

After a very miserable weather on Saturday we got some sunlight on Sunday. I had a chance to paddle at Deep Creek Lake in the morning with my friend and watched the slalom competition at ASCI (Adventure Sports Center International) in the afternoon. I can't think of a better day than this. Do you ? I've never watched the game before. It was so fun to watch. I guess once you know how hard it is you start to feel it in your blood. I can't help feeling jealous of those with the perfect high brace though. :P

The age of the competitors varied from 12 to over 50 years old. Many of them were teenage. But it doesn't mean much here. I think the fierce look and the smile on their face while paddling through the crazy water and after they completed it were priceless.

I don't know much about the rules yet but I am sure I'll dig into it soon. I hope you enjoy the photos from the game as much as I do.

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One Square Mile of Hope

They did for Guinness record last year in New York. It's called One Square Mile of Hope. 

I would love to be on one of those boats! I would never capsize. (But if I did, it would be very scary too!)

Deep Creek Open

If you're in DC area, you might want to drive up north and see this! I am going there (to watch) for sure. Deep Creek Open and U.S. Nationals Canoe/Kayak Slalom– September 8-9, 2012

8 Ball Kayak at Teva Mountain Games

I came across this 8 Ball Kayak at Teva Mountain Games on a cable tv at my friend's house. The game is in Vail, Colorado around beginning of June. Absolutely crazy. ha ha. Never thought there is such a game. But probably fun to watch ? This is just one of their crazy games.

These are great professional photos by Scott McClarrinon.

Check out their Facebook page for updates and photos from the event.

2012 Great Falls Race

Update: 2012/07/18

This year the race was on VA Line. The overlook 1 was where you can witness the whole race. 

You can check out the photos from the race by clicking here.

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Original Post: 2012/07/07

Oh my goodness. This is so cool! I had never known that there was an event right here. I am going to be there......for photo shooting of course. Check out their photos or their video from last year. They're great!

The 2012 Great Falls Race from Simon Braun on Vimeo.

The exact location of the event has not been announced yet depending on the water level. But check out the official website at Great Falls Race

June 26: National Canoe Day in Canada

Happy Canoe Day! (I want to be in one of those boats! Looks like fun!)

"In 2007, the canoe was named one of the Seven Wonders of Canada via a CBC Radio feature in which over 1 million votes were cast. In celebration of this, the Canadian Canoe Museum founded National Canoe Day"

Source: National Canoe Day website