Woke up to the mountains around our village covered in mist, but not long before the sun was scorching. Semis day and everyone a bit nervous and the course always more difficult. Jane was good at the top but a roll under the bridge took out one gate , up again and composed but quite a hard double up then a stagger- half head and another 50. Proud of her and they selling Tshirts here " C1W half the paddle, twice the women' The standard has really improved and the top women are going really well . Lou did well too and think seh finished 13th, jane 16th , so at least they werent at the botom of the field. The C1W final amazing with Jess Fox taking it out- she had 2 touches and still won and she is only 16.
The team watched all the top paddlers in the world and unfolding dramas , highs and lows of sport.
Luuka had a great semi until gate 16, which were the double ups over a big drop, slipped a bit and losts some time. Still a very credible performance and her country ranking is right up there after the powerhouse nations- 11th I think? 24th overall The kiwis ran along the river cheering for her and looked great in their NZ uniform. Everyone wants their T shirts- big thanks to Angela for all the hard work she does organising this for us. Seniors left for Augsburg, we in Seu two more nights then heading to Sort. Caught up with Colin Borrows Aussie team manager and he gave us lots info about Sort and said we would love it. They have Lousie Natoli as their coach.
Full finals results on ICF website. http://www.canoeicf.com/
The Aussie juniors arrived and our guys paddled after the finals unfortunately they took the race gates down and so just a play session, until a bit later they put some training gates back up- well at least we didnt have to pay. Training this morning at 10am.
Kelly's boat all fixed- thanks to Galasport tent and repair crew on site. They also gave us some more repair materials. Carl has a sore back so he rested and we will try and get him a physio today.
Haven had taken a chunk from his boat, so that sorted too now.
Well team all up, gathering in kitchen for breakfast- demolishing copious amounts of muesli, yoghurt,toast and nutella. Heading off in half an hour so better 'rattle my dags'
Adios
CSNZ Junior & U23 Teams
4 comments:
Glad to hear the shirts are going down well, my pleasure as always, keep training hard, always look forward to your news. Andrew got an IT job in France for 2 days so hes really pleased about that, really good money. Keep safe. Angela xx
Its great to read your newsy reports and photos - not just for us but the extended kayaking followers and family. Keep it going Sue.
Paul.
Well done everyone, the course sounds tres difficult, I would imagine pretty nerve racking, all great experience. Sounds a pretty nice spot. You would be pleased that its a bit warmer. Take Care Ma & Pa XXXX
Hi again
Quick question-can yoou draw cash on your travelcard in Foix. Some small places you can and some not.xxx
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