Nottingham Hasler Race 2010

I don't suppose that Norman knew it would be the hottest day of the year so far when he fixed the date, but the weather was pretty good for this year's Nottingham Hasler Race. We ended up with more entries than in the past few years and the whole day was very enjoyable. There was a good turn out from club members, with many people doing their first ever race. There was also strong support for helping with the organisation.

Well we all know what the inevitable is here...

OK Shaune you can let him come up about now.

Come on duck we can beat this one.

OK Julie, I reckon we can get you promoted here.

Come on Dave, we can win this.

This is fun.

Thanks to Tim N for the photos - more at http://picasaweb.google.com/nottmkc/NottinghamHaslerRace2010

More photos by Jane at http://picasaweb.google.com/jamillar/NottinghamHasler2010

May Regatta

You could have been forgiven for thinking it was the December regatta or that it was a surf competition. Saturday was punctuated by regular capsizes followed by rescues from the motor boats. NKC members, particularly the juniors, were completely unphased by it all. Well it's pretty much what they're used to on the Trent, just a bit more consistent.

Boys D K4 500 metres

The only one who took a swim can be forgiven as he is an ex-triathlete and was obviously suffering from deprivation as far as the swimming was concered.

Sunday was much better, but there was still the odd mishap.

Results soon

Tim in action again

Despite only having started training again in mid February following a lay-off after winning Gold in the 1000 metres and Bronze in the 500 metres at the Beijing Olympics, NKC member Tim Brabants was up there with the leaders in both 500 & 1000 at the April regatta. He also managed to win the 5km race by a hair breadth. Tim was caught in action by fellow club member Leonard Bobcek. see Tim in action again at Holme Pierrepont on the weekend of Sat/Sun 8/9th of May.