Category Archives: Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race

Not so Fast: Reflections on the Kenduskeag

Posted on April 24, 2010 by touringk

“What a slog.” The three word Bangor Daily News headline went a long way to describe what many paddlers felt about the 44th annual Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race. The race, as described by Michael Alden at KenduskeagStream CanoeRace.com, is “held … Continue reading →

Posted in Kayak Race, kayak racing, Kenduskeag, Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race, whitewater | Comments Off

Kenduskeag Canoe Race: Slower but Still Sweet

Posted on April 19, 2009 by touringk

Heraclitus tells us that we cannot step twice into the same river. As far as I know, Heraclitus wasn’t a paddler, but he probably would have agreed that you can’t paddle the same river twice either. Those who raced along … Continue reading →

Posted in kayak racing, Kenduskeag, Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race | Comments Off

Why I Love the Kenduskeag

Posted on April 15, 2008 by touringk

I’ve competed in 5-K and 10-K road races, cross country races, xc ski races, and triathlons, but I haven’t found a form of racing I enjoy as much as kayak racing. I’ve paddled all kinds of rivers — and raced … Continue reading →

Posted in Kayak Race, Kenduskeag, Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race, maine | Comments Off