Tuesday, May 25, 2010

1st Day of Races In New Caledonia

Cheryl Skribes of Team Canada is keepiing us updated on the antics in New Caledonia.

hey everyone, we had a our first day of racing in new cal. that adreneline pump is always good to get out of the way that first race.

it is a bit disorganized to say the least! not sure what is happening but there is all kinds of rumours flying around. we started 3 hours late and did not get through the whole days schedule. it was a bit frustrating with some long long waits. hopefully today they have it sorted out.

the canadian team did well yesterday. the girls qualified for open and masters V12 finals and leanne z. and kamini won their heats in the open V1 and will advance directly to the semis. leanne s. finished second, also advancing to the semis and helen and chelsey finished 3 and 4 in some very tough heats. those two will be heading for the reps to hopefully secure a spot in the semis.

the kiwis and tahitians are looking strong through all categories. the aussies are looking great in all the older categories. the hawaiians have a small team and so far have not really been a force but i am sure that will change as they start to race the V6 events which start tomorrow. things are going to heat up for sure in the finals today in the V12.

the canadian men are putting in solid performances. The tahitian men are really dominating this event so far.

well it looks to be another calm day of racing. i better get out there.

cheryl

ps. last night we had dinner at a place over the water. as we munched on our beautiful seafood we watched the reef sharks and manta rays swim beneath us.

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