Just thinking about Race 2 gives me the shivers Grrrr. With much debate
through out the day on what course to set, I think it was pity spot on
for the conditions. A bit of up wind bashing and some good wave riding
back!

* How to finish:

1) Cross the between the two pole and collect a card.
2) Hand in card to the person take name and boat number
3) Grab some Fast Fuel

NO CARD = NO TIME!!!

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* Pre-Registration by SMS

How to beat the registration queue.

This is how it works:
You must send an SMS to 072-147-0030 before 15:00 on race day with your
full name and what course you will be doing (Long or Short), as well as
the orange number you have on your boat.
E.g. Richard Sutton, Long & boat number.

Please make sure your boat number is on your boat and it is right.

If you plan on taking part in a double, both you AND your partner has to
have signed up for the whole series. Please then include both full names
and what course you will be doing in your sms.
E.g. Andy McPherson, Trevor Distin, Long. We will then issue you a
number and sms you back.

No pre-registration will take place after 15:00.

If you not sure that I received your SMS, then you can check on the
print out at registration.

VERY IMPORTANT!!!
If for some reason you are not able to make it, you need to cancel your
registration by sending another SMS. With your full name, and the word
CANCEL.
E.g. Richard Sutton CANCEL
E.g. Andy McPherson, Trevor Distin, CANCEL

If you do not cancel or notify the race registration that you are not
taking part in the race the same rules will apply as when you do not
notify the timekeepers when you finish or DNF. You can find the rules on
the web page. www.sports4u.co.za
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* Yellow Vests

The yellow vests are worn by the long course series leaders.

Seniors: Daniel Kantor
Women: Romy Parker
Veterans: Nikolai Baikoff
Masters: Johann van Blerck
Mens Double: Andre van Heerden & Andre van Rensburg
Mixed Double: Rob and Liz Hart

Who will be wearing it after race 3?
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* Race 2: Smith Tabata Buchanan Boyes

Just thinking about Race 2 gives me the shivers Grrrr. With much debate
through out the day on what course to set, I think it was pity spot on
for the conditions. A bit of up wind bashing and some good wave riding
back!

74 boats lined up on the start line to take on the long course, Preen
bouy ? Naartjie ? Pink buoy x 3 lap.

It was Graeme Soloman who managed to whip around the course in an
impressive time of 37:32 to take line owners from second place Simon van
Gysen (37:58) and third went to Julian Callebaut (38:55).
Romy Parker first woman, fought right to the end and finished in a time
of 57:49, with Bronwen Hobbs second (59:44).

A few new members that have sneaked into the Vetran category,  but it
was Neil Bailey who took it in a time of 42:14, second Chris Logan
(42:53) and third was Nikolai Baikoff (43:55).

Shaun Butler took an impressive first spot in a time of 43:44, with a
surprises second spot going to Dave Cade (50:42). Third spot was between
Steve Eales and Johann van Blerck, who had stopped to help other
paddlers. Nice one! But it was Johann who took the inside line, which
was a bit of surprises Steve. So much that he took a swim. I am sure he
will be back with revenge. Johan took third in a time of 51:12.

The men’s doubles was between the two Marks and the two Andres. Mark
Preen and Mark Torrington teamed up to take first in a time of 41:03. I
guess we will only find out at race 3 if the Marks will be teaming up
for the series or not.
Andre van Heerden and Andre van Rensburg where second in a time of
43:10.  

Rob and Liz Hart are dominating the Mixed Double category taking it in a
time of 45:51. Who’s going to take them on?

The short course there was a much smaller field of 10 boats. The course
was one and half laps.  Preen buoy ? Naartjie ? Pink buoy ? Preen buoy ?
Naartjie ? Preen buoy and in.

Kevin Wright took line owners (35:44), with Mark Bowes closely behind
(35:53). Third went to the mixed double of Tony Barrett and Michelle
Adams (36:24), pity about there swim otherwise they would have been up
other two spots.

First woman Jody Baumgarten (49:31) and First master was Graham Maddock
(39:39).

Well done to all for giving it a bash. The conditions were challenging.
See you at race 3. Don’t forget your Life Jacket!
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Tuesday Series 2005/06

Race: 02
Time: 00:54:17
Average Speed: 8.69kph
Minutes per Km: 6.90 min
Overall Position: 43/74
Overall Points: 69.14%
Category Position: 23/41
Category Points: 69.14%

 
See you on the water.

Cheers

Richard

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