It was a year like no other for racers in the Missouri American Water MR340. Rain pelted the racers, who braved gusting headwinds. As the deluge continued and the Missouri River rose, debris floated off the banks and into the main channels, threatening kayakers, canoeists and paddleboarders. Organizers, fearing for Read more…
More than 400 paddlers of all manner of vessels glided to the Boat House last month, finishing a 340-mile race that began near Kansas City. The Missouri American MR340, an annual fundraiser to benefit river cleanup and education, offered stories of struggle and triumph aplenty. A corps of volunteers, spearheaded Read more…
Barring unforeseen circumstances (we’re looking at you floods! And YOU Covid!) the Midwest’s pre-eminent canoe and kayak racers will finally set foot on dry land at the end of the MR340 in July on the Boat House’s lush lawn. Here’s the race description from the organizers: The Missouri 340 is Read more…