11/16/2024
What a beautiful weekend it turned out to be. We kicked things off with some nervous moments as we watched the high winds, wondering if we could enjoy beautiful ADR blue skies. But thankful the paddle gods came through with cool mornings and warm afternoon.
Special shout out to Team Arizona OCC for their support of ADR helping registration, and racer support. What about the Race Jerseys designed by Kui Eugenio Ilona White. organizing loaner canoes for traveling teams from Tahiti, Hawaii , Canada , Utah and New Mexico.
It has been an incredible journey to 15th annual. I would have never thought an Idea on a napkin would bring us here. I remember asking Larry Smith to help with ADR and he was , “Let’s see how it goes “ once Larry felt the vibe he and Debbie were all in. Miss you my friends.
The Vibe, Ohana, energy , racing and laughter is what ADR is all about and this year we had plenty.
Adding the new for 2024 long distance relay was a success .
Thank you to Nath Salazar and for the sprint timing.
That you to our safety boats crews Chuck Graves Irene Graves Michael Ahumada La Paz County Sheriff's Office Buckskin Fire District Parker Boat Rentals
To our sponsors Liquid Death Jack Link's Beef Jerky ZenWTR Eternal Water Riverbound Sports Paddle Company H2odzrt Malibu Rum Spanky's RV & Marine Rugged Radios
Special thank you To my beautiful wife and 2 daughters that have grown up around ADR. They amazingly support me each year for the last 15 years.
2025 we will have more of the same and will be returning to an all inclusive registration. Please look out for time lines that we will need to meet for food, Jersey & T shirt orders.
We will be announcing an evening event that you will not want to miss.
We will be sending out a survey , please fill out and leave honest feedback . This will only help use provide a great event.