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May 16, 2010 Results
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Course: Tour De Indian Arm
Despite the gloomy weather forecast the weather turn out pretty good.
Racers started rolling into Deep Cove around 11 AM and were keen to paddle. The event was being hyped south of the border by Brandon Nelson who was posting some provocative trash talking on the Whatcom Paddlers web group. Hardly anybody bit, maybe it was a foreshadowing of Canada's lack of confidence. There were some strategies running back and forth for how the utilize the female paddlers to best optimize points. Pawns in the larger chess game??? Ooops I had better be careful here. Just kidding.
By the 12:15 pre-race meeting the grass by Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak Centre was littered with all sorts of cool surf skis, stand-up paddle board, and racers stretching out. I liked to get the pre-race meeting out of the way early so I can get a good warm-up. I feel too many races have the Pre-Race 15 minutes prior to the start and seeing most of us competitors are hitting the "geezer" category we need more time to warm-up.
This was the first year for a SUP category and with very little advertising 7 SU paddlers showed up. We plan to run a pure SUP race later in the season. The left 10 minutes prior to the start on the 10 km circular course on which they seemed to have a head wind for the entire route. My hat goes off to them as the course ended up being a bit of a washing machine.
As paddlers start to assemble it was obvious that USA recruited their "A" team, whereas Canada had our "eh?" team. Kiesling and Newton in a double, Brandon and Heather Nelson, DJ and Kirk C. The scary part is that there were other powerhouses south of the border who weren't present. Vancouver's local surf ski enthusiasts have been taking the event seriously putting lots of prep training. Ian Mackenzie from Victoria and other islanders, like Nathan M, Derek C. were present to help bolster the ranks. They even brought their own cheerleader Kathleen.
The start was pretty good, there was a bit of bumping and shoving, nothing out of the ordinary. Groups started to form around the doubles. One year I am going to institute a "drafting like boats"
rule just to see what happens.
The course started out flat and there was some current to pick up as we headed to the 2nd Narrows turn. At the mark there was still enough water so no portage was necessary. We were in "spring tide" cycle with Low lows and and High high tides and the 2nd Narrows turn was just off the Maplewood Mud Flats. This is a great birding area with an Osprey Falcon nests in the area.
After the turn there were some motor boat wakes to ride but not too much. A couple of weeks prior to the race I did a great downwind paddle on this section. When we reached Maple Beach reflective waves from motor wash was starting to churn up the water, creating some grief for a few paddlers. The next leg to Boulder had the waves hitting you at the beam and people were starting to fatigue. The extra effort required to balance added to the fatigue and Reid and I started to see our speed fall off. After Boulder Island it was like paddling in mud, I don't whether it was the current or fatigue but our speed kept dropping off. During crossing from Jug to the finish we could barely crack 10 kph. In general mix of the day was a sail boat race, plus an disagreeable powerboater who was trying to dock at the Government Whart.
Canada won the battle at the Tour de Indian Arm but it wasn't enough to win the war. USA established enough of a points lead at the Dan Harris Challenge to again win the THINK International Surf Ski Challenge. Deep Cove Outdoors hosted a great BBQ with the assistance of several volunteers, Nancy Jo, Gaby, Fern, Kim, Adrienne, and Karen. Thanks very much for helping out.
I think this event is gaining in popularity. Certainly there are many Canadians wanting to turn the tide. I look forward to next year.
Check out Viv's photos for this weekes Awesome photos. If you are interested in purchasing an image Viv charges $5/shot Vivsphotography@telus.net
Bob
Race Results by Class:
NAME DOUBLE PARTNER BOAT CLASS COURSE # TIME NATION
1 Page, Brian Bilmer, Trista Nelo Waterman DK L 161 1.52.40 CDN
2 Britten, Steve Jones, Rob passat DK L 2665 1.55.16 CDN
3 Kiesling, Donald Gabe Newton Fenn Mako Elite HPDK L 2718 1.31.00 US
4 Bob Reid Carter Fenn Mako Elite HPDK L 1.36.39 CDN
5 Fast, Ben George, John Huki S2X HPDK L 45 1.38.01 CDN
6 Arthur, Morris Arthur, Debbi Fenn Mako Elite HPDK L 2666 1.38.27 US
7 Sullivan, Shaun Goolsby, Larry Fenn Mako Elite HPDK L 2697 1.40.22 US
8 Hope, Rob Hope, Greg Fenn Mako XT HPDK L 768 1.43.47 CDN
9 Brock, Curtis House, Marshall Fenn Mako XT HPDK L 142 1.50.55 CDN
10 Mackenzie, Ian Epic V12 HPK L 2715 1.33.08 CDN
11 Nelson, Brandon Epic V10 Sport MHPK L 2661 1.35.31 US
12 Tudor-Jones, Gareth Think Uno MHPK L 2664 1.37.41 CDN
13 Jacobsen, David Fenn Elite MHPK L 2719 1.38.22 US
14 Christensen, Kirk Huki S1-X MHPK L 2736 1.41.30 US
15 Raymond, Jeff Think Evo MHPK L 103 1.41.31 CDN
16 Bumstead, Dean Fenn Elite Ski MHPK L 2658 1.41.32 USA
17 Fitzmaurice, Mike Fenn Elite MHPK L 600 1.42.33 CDN
18 Bruce, Warren Epic V10 MHPK L 155 1.43.44 CDN
19 Remmler, Daryl Think Uno MHPK L 159 1.43.45 CDN
20 Martin, Shane Epic V10 MHPK L 15 1.44.46 CDN
21 Bussinger, Larry Huki S1-X MHPK L 2714 1.44.56 US
22 Widdleton, Nathan Huki S1-X MHPK L 2118 1.44.57 CDN
23 Stanick, Ken Epic V12 MHPK L 2165 1.45.20 CDN
24 Hegedus, Jeff Epic V10 MHPK L 153 1.45.59 US
25 Gee, Ty Think Legend MHPK L 2738 1.46.41 CDN
26 Clement, Paul Huki S1-X MHPK L 2720 1.47.17 US
27 Cook, Derek Huki S1-X MHPK L 2248 1.47.34 CDN
28 Hansen, Paul Home Built MHPK L 166 1.47.50 CDN
29 McDonald, Micky Think Legend MHPK L 60 1.52.05 CDN
30 Cassulis, Gary V10 Sport MHPK L 49 1.52.44 CDN
31 Treso, Mike MHPK L 183 1.53.16 US
32 Lamb, Roger Huki S1-X MHPK L 104 1.54.55 US
33 Grossman, Eric Huki S1-X MHPK L 2657 1.55.29 US
34 Armstrong, Corky Legend MHPK L 144 1.55.36 CDN
35 Wanless, Scott Think Legend MHPK L 59 1.58.17 CDN
36 Schulz, Jim Evo MHPK L 2631 1.59.25 US
37 Gibson, Sean Honcho MHPK L 181 2.05.42 CDN
38 Bennett, Tim Legend MHPK L 96 2.17.37 CDN
39 Kelly, Matt Think Uno MHPK L 171 CDN
40 Bernd, Groll Nimbus Lootas MSK L 86 2.05.22 CDN
41 Coulter, Gary Looksha Elite MSK L 2058 2.29.45 CDN
42 Zaunscherb, Eric Chatham 17 MSK L 2671 2.37.33 CDN
43 Nelson, Heather V10L WHPK L 2662 1.46.45 US
44 Rademacher, Katja Think Legend WHPK L 178 1.52.19 CDN
45 Boates, Jodi Think Evo WHPK L 116 2.02.17 CDN
46 Tkatch, Robyn Think Evo WHPK L 81 2.13.38 CDN
47 Truran, Jerome Mako XT HPDK S 2734 1.02.46 CDN
48 Wong, Brian Wong, Brigid Millenium HPDK S 248 1.03.08 CDN
49 Fitzmaurice, Kelli Fitzmaurice, Cam Fenn XT HPDK S 277 1.17.48 CDN
50 Broberg, Eric Epic 18x MFSK S 134 1.08.15 CDN
51 Ronaghan, Clay 18x MFSK S 2224 DNF CDN
52 Rybczyk, John Huki S1-R MHPK S 2188 1.08.05 US
53 Buckanan, Jim Huki S1-X MHPK S 2196 1.08.35 US
54 Goodwin, Greg Huki S1-R MHPK S 130 1.20.03 CDN
55 Joyce, John Wav MSK S 2724 1.15.24 CDN
56 Saua, Rick HV Seaward Chilco MSK S 91 1.19.34 CDN
57 Westell, Jamie Oc1 Huki outrigger S 2663 1.09.02 CDN
58 Humenny, Kelvin SUP SUP S 2725 1.23.24 CDN
59 MacAllen, Todd SUP SUP S 176 1.28.17 CDN
60 Santaga, Mitchell SUP SUP S 2667 1.30.45 CDN
61 Augaitis, Lina SUP SUP S 2122 1.31.17 CDN
62 Day, Garth SUP SUP S 2713 1.38.08
63 Quarles, Tim SUP SUP S 2659 1.45.43 CDN
64 Wall, Philipa nomad WFSK S 2623 1.22.09 CDN
65 Fraser, Morna Necky Arluk WSK S 182 1.16.30 CDN
66 Doxtdator, Sandee solstgts WSK S 2156 1.36.55 CDN
Race Results by Time:
NAME DOUBLE PARTNER BOAT CLASS COURSE # TIME NATION
1 Kiesling, Donald Gabe Newton Fenn Elite Double HPDK L 2718 1.31.00 US
2 Mackenzie, Ian Epic V12 HPK L 2715 1.33.08 CDN
3 Nelson, Brandon V10 Sport MHPK L 2661 1.35.31 US
4 Bob Putnam Reid Carter Fenn Elite Double HPDK L 1.36.39 CDN
5 Tudor-Jones, Gareth Think Uno MHPK L 2664 1.37.41 CDN
6 Fast, Ben George, John Huki S2X HPDK L 45 1.38.01 CDN
7 Jacobsen, David Fenn Elite MHPK L 2719 1.38.22 US
8 Arthur, Morris Arthur, Debbi Fenn Elite Double HPDK L 2666 1.38.27 US
9 Sullivan, Shaun Goolsby, Larry Fenn Elite Double HPDK L 2697 1.40.22 US
10 Christensen, Kirk Huki S1-X MHPK L 2736 1.41.30 US
11 Raymond, Jeff Think Evo MHPK L 103 1.41.31 CDN
12 Bumstead, Dean Fenn Elite Ski MHPK L 2658 1.41.32 USA
13 Fitzmaurice, Mike Fenn Elite MHPK L 600 1.42.33 CDN
14 Bruce, Warren Epic V10 MHPK L 155 1.43.44 CDN
15 Remmler, Daryl Think Uno MHPK L 159 1.43.45 CDN
16 Hope, Rob Hope, Greg Fenn XT Double HPDK L 768 1.43.47 CDN
17 Martin, Shane Epic V10 MHPK L 15 1.44.46 CDN
18 Bussinger, Larry Huki S1-X MHPK L 2714 1.44.56 US
19 Widdleton, Nathan Huki S1-X MHPK L 2118 1.44.57 CDN
20 Stanick, Ken Epic V12 MHPK L 2165 1.45.20 CDN
21 Hegedus, Jeff Epic V10 MHPK L 153 1.45.59 US
22 Gee, Ty Think Legend MHPK L 2738 1.46.41 CDN
23 Nelson, Heather Epic V10L WHPK L 2662 1.46.45 US
24 Clement, Paul Huki S1-X MHPK L 2720 1.47.17 US
25 Cook, Derek Huki S1-X MHPK L 2248 1.47.34 CDN
26 Hansen, Paul Home Built MHPK L 166 1.47.50 CDN
27 Brock, Curtis House, Marshall Fenn XT Double HPDK L 142 1.50.55 CDN
28 McDonald, Micky Think Legend MHPK L 60 1.52.05 CDN
29 Rademacher, Katja Think Legend WHPK L 178 1.52.19 CDN
30 Page, Brian Bilmer, Trista Nelo Waterman DK L 161 1.52.40 CDN
31 Cassulis, Gary Epic V10 Sport MHPK L 49 1.52.44 CDN
32 Treso, Mike MHPK L 183 1.53.16 US
33 Lamb, Roger Huki S1-X MHPK L 104 1.54.55 US
34 Britten, Steve Jones, Rob passat DK L 2665 1.55.16 CDN
35 Grossman, Eric Huki S1-X MHPK L 2657 1.55.29 US
36 Armstrong, Corky Think Legend MHPK L 144 1.55.36 CDN
37 Wanless, Scott Think Legend MHPK L 59 1.58.17 CDN
38 Schulz, Jim Think Evo MHPK L 2631 1.59.25 US
39 Boates, Jodi Think Evo WHPK L 116 2.02.17 CDN
40 Bernd, Groll Nimbus Lootas MSK L 86 2.05.22 CDN
41 Gibson, Sean Honcho MHPK L 181 2.05.42 CDN
42 Tkatch, Robyn Think Evo WHPK L 81 2.13.38 CDN
43 Bennett, Tim Think Legend MHPK L 96 2.17.37 CDN
44 Coulter, Gary Necky Looksha Elite MSK L 2058 2.29.45 CDN
45 Zaunscherb, Eric Chatham 17 MSK L 2671 2.37.33 CDN
46 Kelly, Matt Think Uno MHPK L 171 CDN
47 Truran, Jerome Mako XT HPDK S 2734 1.02.46 CDN
48 Wong, Brian Wong, Brigid HPDK S 248 1.03.08 CDN
49 Rybczyk, John Huki S1-R MHPK S 2188 1.08.05 US
50 Broberg, Eric Epic 18x MFSK S 134 1.08.15 CDN
51 Buckanan, Jim Huki S1-X MHPK S 2196 1.08.35 US
52 Westell, Jamie Oc1 Huki outrigger S 2663 1.09.02 CDN
53 Joyce, John Wav MSK S 2724 1.15.24 CDN
54 Fraser, Morna Necky Arluk WSK S 182 1.16.30 CDN
55 Fitzmaurice, Kelli Fitzmaurice, Cam Fenn XT HPDK S 277 1.17.48 CDN
56 Saua, Rick HV Seaward Chilco MSK S 91 1.19.34 CDN
57 Goodwin, Greg Huki S1-R MHPK S 130 1.20.03 CDN
58 Wall, Philipa nomad WFSK S 2623 1.22.09 CDN
59 MacAllen, Todd SUP SUP S 176 1.28.17 CDN
60 Santaga, Mitchell SUP SUP S 2667 1.30.45 CDN
61 Augaitis, Lina SUP SUP S 2122 1.31.17 CDN
62 Doxtdator, Sandee solstgts WSK S 2156 1.36.55 CDN
63 Day, Garth SUP SUP S 2713 1.38.08
64 Quarles, Tim SUP SUP S 2659 1.45.43 CDN
65 Ronaghan, Clay 18x MFSK S 2224 DNF CDN
66 Humenny, Kelvin SUP SUP S 2725 1.23.24 CDN