Salida Colorado: The Start of USA Competitive Kayak Racing" by Eric Frazee chronicles the captivating journey of how a small town nestled in the heart of Colorado became the unlikely birthplace of competitive kayak racing in the United States. Drawing on his personal connection to Salida and a treasure trove of historical materials, Frazee paints a vivid picture of the evolution of this exhilarating sport from its modest origins to the grand stages it occupies today.