--- product_id: 6226283 title: "Missouri River 340 First Time Finisher" brand: "stephen jacksonlinda jacksonrobert jacksonellen jacksonchristine jacksonclaire jacksonmegan linhareschristopher lightnerscott mansker" price: "R540" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/6226283-missouri-river-340-first-time-finisher store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Missouri River 340 First Time Finisher **Brand:** stephen jacksonlinda jacksonrobert jacksonellen jacksonchristine jacksonclaire jacksonmegan linhareschristopher lightnerscott mansker **Price:** R540 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Missouri River 340 First Time Finisher by stephen jacksonlinda jacksonrobert jacksonellen jacksonchristine jacksonclaire jacksonmegan linhareschristopher lightnerscott mansker - **How much does it cost?** R540 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/6226283-missouri-river-340-first-time-finisher) ## Best For - stephen jacksonlinda jacksonrobert jacksonellen jacksonchristine jacksonclaire jacksonmegan linhareschristopher lightnerscott mansker enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted stephen jacksonlinda jacksonrobert jacksonellen jacksonchristine jacksonclaire jacksonmegan linhareschristopher lightnerscott mansker brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Missouri River 340 First Time Finisher ## Images ![Missouri River 340 First Time Finisher - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GQJPzd5yL.jpg) ![Missouri River 340 First Time Finisher - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZUKsbuXWL.jpg) ![Missouri River 340 First Time Finisher - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31T+dkXrDEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tough race not for the weak of heart *by B***E on Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2013* Started and finished my first race in 2011, and I can honestly say it doesn't take much skill to complete this race. I bought a cheap kayak off craigslist, put it in the water once to make sure I knew how to get it, and watched a couple youtube videos on how to paddle before embarking on this great expedition. After battling wingdikes, barges, buoys, torrential night rains, I finished the race in St. Charles, MO.To finish, it's not about technical skill, physical strength, or superior equipment - it's your ability to endure and persist when you're unbelievably tired, sore, and hungry. Finishing doesn't take mastery of the physical, it requires the complete command over your mental agility and resilience.This book is quite interesting and, for $3.99 would recommend first timers to consider purchasing it. It'll at least give you a starting point of reference of what to expect and a general plan. The MR340 discussion boards are also a treasure trove of knowledge as well.Be aware however, that no book can prepare you for the mental endurance it requires to complete this race. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must-read to attempt the 340 *by J***E on Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2014* As I write this, the 2014 MR340 is set to start in a few weeks time. I started researching this race a couple of months ago, with the intent of entering the 2015 version. There are many on-line sources of information about the race that cover all aspects of how to survive this challenge. Jackson takes all that information and wraps it around a story. The net result is an easy read that manages to sneak in all the technical information needed to complete this long canoe and kayak race while taking you to a place where your entire world is a 21 foot long canoe This is one of the few books that upon finishing, I immediately started over from page one and read it again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for anyone paddling the lower Missouri River *by T***T on Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2014* This is a great book for anyone considering attempting the Missouri River 340 Race or whomever wishes to paddle on a major USA river such as the Missouri River or the Mississippi River. Although the book is written from the canoe participant's point of view, a kayaker such as myself can just as well learn from the many tips in these pages. The writer goes into depth stating what equipment they used down to cost breakdowns. Frankly, the race was more costly than I expected so it is good to see just how expensive it was from the writer's experience.If you are considering a run on the MR-340 or just would love to read about it, this is the book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/6226283-missouri-river-340-first-time-finisher](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/6226283-missouri-river-340-first-time-finisher) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*