Monday, July 07, 2008

Augsburg

After very early start well arrived in Augsburg to support the kiwi semi finalists and give all the juniors a taste of the World Cup racing. James started on a hot and sticky day with a great crowd and a festive atmosphere. he prodced a solid run, not quite on the pace but finished in 26th. Louise much the same and finished 36th. The comments from the kiwi seniors , is that they need more coaching and support to move up the ranks. Something the Aussies are managing to do with Will Forsythe 7th, Kate Lawrence and Robin Bell both winning. We were all excited for them and great to see some Antipodeans breaking into the European dominated scene.
The heavens opened up in the afternoon and we all got soaked, but a great experience for all. Checked into the apartment and hotel- 4 people - Mike D, Shaun , Calum B and Bradyn are there and it is only 200m from the rest of us. Met up with the seniors- james, luuka, Bryden , Andrew and their German friends and all went out for dinner. Speaking to the seniors, Bryden and Andrew ( C2) they were pleased with how their paddling improved during their Europe trip, and their first time into the World Cup league, they have learnt heaps. Louise and Luuka also. Louise is now off to Spain for the PreWorlds, James, Bryden and Andrew back to Uni, Luuka is off to Nottingham to begin preparations for Beijing and Mike D has joined us to help with coaching .
Unfortunatley Shaun H vommitting so the bugs we thought we had escaped have caught up. Bradyn sucumbed in the night ( fungers crossed that is all). We have a great system of communication going with two way radios between cars and the hotel and apartment so in constant communication.
At the course now, nice to have internet as been having trouble sending emails.
Hope all well in NZ
.

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