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[Devan S.]

#9669. I don't remember seeing them but sounds like were were close to the same areas often. We knew on day one we were pacing well enough to run a mid-low 60s time but the more we thought about it we were like why? Let's enjoy this a little bit. 

 

[GloryDaze]

1 hour ago, timinmo said:

Good for you GloryDaze.  Haven't seen your posts as much lately, hope all is well. 

Yeah the boys are already plotting for next year.

One funny thing, my wife has been posting all this on facebook.  One of my old college roommates, 40 years ago, replies "that sounds like fun, I haven't been on a float trip since I left Missouri".  I could not think of any reply.  

Just haven't been fishing much the last 2yrs as some other things have taken a priority. I still lurk around here but haven't had much to share. 

I literally did the same as them my 1st year. Finished every night early enough to enjoy the whole thing. I remember spending about 3 hours in Hermann just hanging out drinking wine and hanging out with my family. This year I paddled right on by Hermann. 

I wanted to try it different this year- while I still enjoyed it, I spent much more time paddling. It was a catch 22... it was a different kind of fun, but it got me off the river 20 hours earlier!  

Float trip... too funny: a lot of people still ask me how my float trip went. I just smile and tell them it was a blast. 

[GloryDaze]

2 hours ago, Devan S. said:

We finished in 76:28 first time finishers in an aluminum canoe. First 50 miles were the hardest. We thought we didn't need seat backs in the canoe but brought them just in case. By Lexington our legs and hips were killing us. We were using our upper legs to compensate for the lack of back support. After we threw the seat backs on all was good. Did 100 miles each day and finished with a short 40 on day 4. After awhile you just get in a rhythm and you tick off the miles. 

We had no intentions of winning and our goal was to enjoy it. We thoroughly did and at most of the check points we were in good spirits. Spent 30+ hours on land throughout the race so we could cut a lot of time off our finish but enjoyment took precedent over the timing. 

Guys/Gals going sub 45 are insane. For those willing to finish in the 65-88 hours time frame its all about staying in the boat and how long can you be uncomfortable depending on your boat. 

I seriously cannot imagine the water level or weather being anymore perfect than it was. 

Nice job- I do not envy your adventure in an aluminum canoe but what a cool way to complete it. You are right, just gotta find a pace and keep moving towards STL. I sure have met some really cool people out there while paddling and passing time. 

Way to go and sounds like you all had a blast!