The Great River Raft Race of 2013 was a HUGE success. We had dozens of homemade rafts, boats, and odd things taped together. We’ll post the winner names soon, but for now, check out all the photos and videos from the event.
It’s almost time for the Great River Raft Race! If you still want to enter and battle your way down the river to win your slice of $1,000, we’ve got the FINAL REGISTRATION information for you.
May 22, 2013 We are exactly one month away from the KLAQ Great River Raft Race and I thought this would be a good time to share some of my maritime expertise with those of you planning to build your own raft and navigate it down the Rio Grande.
Along with each of these tips, which are from the National Safe Boating Council, I've included photos that I took this past weekend of the majestic waterway that we know as the mighty, rushing Rio Grande....
1.) Wear a Flotation Device
No matter how strong a swimmer you think you are, a personal flotation device is always a must. As you can see in the picture above, the Rio Grande may look placid on it's surface, but underneath it is full of treacherous eddies and swirling currents that make navigating it a challenge for even the most seasoned of sailors.
The KLAQ Great River Raft Race is coming back June 19th! I had a chance to fly over the course.