DW2010

 Final post from teamGT for DW2010

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Yeomans

Michael

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Kirkcaldy Canoe Club

19:31:07

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First well done to Michael Yeomans, number 9 in the world at K1 ultra marathon, didn't just beat his intended sub 23h 05m but went sub 20 hours- well done, we'll see you in Scotland later this month!


Richard and myself didn't paddle this year, however, we did have a great DW2010.
Friday & Saturday tagging in Devizes. Saturday evening we met up with Brian and went to run the check point at Bray. This was a pleasure to be part of. We had no problems with supporters or competitors and Keith, the lock keeper, couldn't have done any more to help us. We only pulled out two paddlers who actually went on to finish the race.

Bray Lock

The first boat was through 20 minutes earlier than expected, the last boat was through almost 2 hours earlier than I was expecting. So we repatriated Brian with his car and Richard and I moved on to Westminster.

Westminster was our most comfortable night, well if you ignore my road work impersonation snoring! 4 star hotel- for the price of a Travelodge! Today was great. I was on the steps pulling out boat, paddlers and the most boats I pulled on my rescue line was 13 kayaks, 2 canoes and 1 RIB. This was easier than Richard's job- controlling parents and support crews.

Overall this weekend was the hardest DW I've had but easily the most enjoyable. I must thank all the paddler and support crews who thanks us all, everyone who I worked with and especially the organisers who worked so hard to make it easy for us to do our jobs.

Next year I'm going to take the easy DW option, paddle the race. As there are only 380 days until the start of the next DW I'm going to take my washing out of the washing machine and go to the gym

...and yes I have started the blog for next year DW2011

Thanks to everyone,

Tom