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Race Round Bowen 2013
Steve Scoggins
06/24/13 #14493
Well….from my standpoint with limited experience, I would say the water felt big and messy. It was beautiful scenery. My finish time was not good, but I had a good time. I think it is appropriately called the Bowen “Challenge”…..it's pretty mean. I certainly had a tough time with the final stretch, so I focused on that scene from “cool hand Luke”, when Luke is getting his ass kicked but just keeps on standing until it's over.
I'll do better next year, I promise. Hats off to the rest of the Bellingham crew, Strong finishes by them. Morris and Debbie won a candy bar, which probably tastes better than a trophy, but I hope they(Bowen folks) relocate the trophy, as they deserve to be etched into the history of the challenge.
From Steve
debbiebergarthur
06/24/13 #14495
Big “thank you” to Martin and volunteers at Bowen Island.
Great day, great race!
Here are my notable points :
- Gabe crushed the singles record by several minutes. (Amazing….)
- Don K was with Gabe the first half of the race and then took his own lines to finish a strong 2nd
- There were 28 single HPK's and 6 tandems plus OC's, sea kayaks, SUPs and a prone paddler (ouch!)
- Some strong currents could be found if you looked for them (strong ebb at the start), no big wind or waves and some chop here and there.
- The Arthur's paddled .5 miles further than any other boat. (Morris was very proud of his tactical decisions.)
- Dean came in with some of the top dogs and looked like he could paddle forever.
- Lots of strong Canadian paddlers (Gareth, Shane (owe you another beer), Dion, Bob Woodman, Mike F, Chris D, Daryl R, Bob P, etc)
- Our friend, Richard from Maui did his first NW race.
- Mark W was as strong as ever finishing with some of the fast guys….
- Mike G had a solid finish…
- Steve S ….Wow! I don't think any of us would have done this race after being in a ski for just a few months. Great job!
- Salmon was excellent. Chocolate awards (made on Bowen Island) were eaten J
- All participants were given a handmade mug (also made on Bowen Island). Very nice!
Here are the results from webscorer:
http://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=10041
Debbie
dnjacobson79 06/24/13 #14497
GOOD Job to all Bham paddlers last weekend, from the post race updates I got at work it sounded like the race is back stronger than ever - described as 'sloppy', 'long haul', & 'a good grunt'! Special kudos to Steve for stepping up to the challenge after only a couple months in a ski & Gabe for setting the new course record, wasn't it Joost who held it prior?
-DJ
