Marshall & Rapier 20 at 2015 Balloon Festival
The River Connection Valley Rapier 20 racer paddled by Marshall Seddon
Don’t follow my example of a 20 mile big condition (4′ waves) rough water practice and try to make race performance. More details later. Right now it’s time for an Ipswich Ale.
The River Connection Racer SPOT Tracker
I had my hands full most of the time, so no time to point and shoot photos, as 13 miles of the course was uphill or at least up wave. 3′-5′ waves were the norm.
Here are some pics, one from a shore photographer and the others from my Sony Action Cam on the rear deck
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- Blackburn 2015
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- Deck Cam – Blackburn 2015
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- Deck Cam – Blackburn 2015
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- Deck Cam – Blackburn 2015
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- Deck Cam – Blackburn 2015
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- Deck Cam – Blackburn 2015
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- Deck Cam – Blackburn 2015
Hudson River Paddler 
Great photo. Paddle fast and paddle safe! Looking great on the tracker.
Looks like warp speed from here.
Good grief, your boat’s under water in those wave photos! Deep respect. I would have whimpered and headed for shore.
New division – semi-submersible or ocean going squirt boat. In conditions methinks I’m a tad heavy for that kayak.
Methinks Neptune was just trying to douse those flames. Fire and water…