Month: October 2021

Race Report

Plum Beach Lighthouse Race Summary

October 18, 2021
Plum Beach Lighthouse Race

For the past 4 years, the Plum Beach Lighthouse Race has marked the end of the New England ocean paddling season. With high winds forecast for its original date, race director Wesley Echols decided to extend the season by a day – shifting the race from Saturday to Sunday. The 8 mile out-and-back course starts […]

Race Report

Essex River (Replacement) Race Summary

October 3, 2021
Essex River Race

Although the official Essex River Race was cancelled, a group of dedicated surfski paddlers met on Saturday to hold an unofficial replacement on the standard course. With the generous permission of the town of Essex to use their launch facilities (thanks to Bill Kuklinski and Tom Lawler), 16 paddlers assembled on a pleasant October day. […]