First Winter Race

A beautiful day with perfect conditions was a good way to start the Winter Race series for the 2007/8 season. Fortunately Steve was there with his camera although I know he would sooner have been able to race. There were 40 starters with the club ranks being added to with entries from the National Junior Wild Water squad and coaches in addition to the World Class Fast Track Women's squad all of whom aquitted themselves well.

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But wouldn't you know that Kath would find a way to outwit the handicapper and paddle with Donna to be first back over the line to clock up yet another win! Mind you as she started doing Winter Races 37 years ago, she obviously has it completely worked out!

At the other end of the experience spectrum, special mention goes to Leanna in her first race ever, as she only started paddling in August and partnered by Beth managed to take the 19 points for second place. Tom Kay also doing his first Winter Race took 3rd place.

Max deserves special mention as he was probably the youngest competitor so far this year. With his dad Rex they were 7th boat home, picking up 14 points apiece. It was good to see Alice back after her enforced lay off. It was also very pleasing to see 7 of the club juniors racing considering that at least 4 of them were away on holiday! That doesn't count guests that were also juniors.

Full Results (Unofficial) here http://uk.geocities.com/nottinghamkayakclub/resultstore/winter_races_07_08.htm