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| ===== Lake Whatcom Classic 2006 ===== | ===== Lake Whatcom Classic 2006 ===== | ||
| - | **Larry Goolsby **05/06/06 #1274 | + | **Larry Goolsby **05/06/06 #1274 |
| This year's race was about a month later than last year's race but you couldn't tell that by the weather. Cold and windy. A good turnout with 4 double surfskis and lots of double outriggers. The winds eased up on our southern journey but drafting was still a more optimal move in order to keep a good pace. We kept bumping the back of John and Ben's double ski until they finally quit paddling until we agreed to give them a ride. Joost jumped on the tail of a double\\ | This year's race was about a month later than last year's race but you couldn't tell that by the weather. Cold and windy. A good turnout with 4 double surfskis and lots of double outriggers. The winds eased up on our southern journey but drafting was still a more optimal move in order to keep a good pace. We kept bumping the back of John and Ben's double ski until they finally quit paddling until we agreed to give them a ride. Joost jumped on the tail of a double\\ | ||
| - | rower while Ian McKenzie hopped a ride on Keisling's and Turcan's K2. The K2 with Ian got an early lead after hugging the shore to get out of the wind. Once around the island, we lost sight of Ian, Joost, Don and Peter T. so we didn't know the outcome until we finished. It was raining pretty good down by the island but you really couldn't tell unless you looked at the water around you. | + | rower while Ian McKenzie hopped a ride on Kiesling's and Turcan's K2. The K2 with Ian got an early lead after hugging the shore to get out of the wind. Once around the island, we lost sight of Ian, Joost, Don and Peter T. so we didn't know the outcome until we finished. It was raining pretty good down by the island but you really couldn't tell unless you looked at the water around you. |
| Shaun and I never got more than maybe 10 feet from John and Ben's double through the whole race. On the northern stretch we could hear several paddlers behind us talking about when they should make their move but we really didn't know who was drafting on us. Dean and Eric Moll were at our side for much of the downwind run and Jeff Hilburn came up just to let us know that he was there. The last mile to the finish got heated up with the other double, Dean and us going all out. The Canadian double beat us by a few seconds while Dean beat us by 1 second. Might have beat Dean but Shaun quit paddling about 50+\\ | Shaun and I never got more than maybe 10 feet from John and Ben's double through the whole race. On the northern stretch we could hear several paddlers behind us talking about when they should make their move but we really didn't know who was drafting on us. Dean and Eric Moll were at our side for much of the downwind run and Jeff Hilburn came up just to let us know that he was there. The last mile to the finish got heated up with the other double, Dean and us going all out. The Canadian double beat us by a few seconds while Dean beat us by 1 second. Might have beat Dean but Shaun quit paddling about 50+\\ | ||
| feet before the finish (same as last year, gotta do some shock therapy on that boy). Ian was first overall (and this was against a double rower) with Joost and the K2, John and Ben, Dean, us in next and Hilburn in behind us (unofficial because I didn't care once I crossed the finish). I looked up last year's times and most all of us had done better than last year. This was another great race and it was good to see that so many paddlers were in pretty optimal shape for this early in the spring.\\ | feet before the finish (same as last year, gotta do some shock therapy on that boy). Ian was first overall (and this was against a double rower) with Joost and the K2, John and Ben, Dean, us in next and Hilburn in behind us (unofficial because I didn't care once I crossed the finish). I looked up last year's times and most all of us had done better than last year. This was another great race and it was good to see that so many paddlers were in pretty optimal shape for this early in the spring.\\ | ||
| - | **Reivers Dustin **05/07/06 #1276 | + | **Reivers Dustin **05/07/06 #1276 |
| - | I wanted to first of all thank Joost and the race support team (and specially thank you Janice and Nik and Ann). This is also a good place to acknowledge SoundRowers for providing a good culture and template for races. | + | I wanted to first of all thank Joost and the race support team (and specially thank you Janice and Nik and Ann). This is also a good place to acknowledge SoundRowers for providing a good culture and template for races. |
| - | Here's the meat of my message: not having an awards ceremony did not bother me much. I didn't hear any grumbling about it. So I want to get this off my chest. I've tried race directing and I am terrible at it. It's a tremendous bother and any simplifications outweigh "more help". Certain of you who direct these events with no heavy breathing at all may be tempted to offer advice (more of that "help"). For my money, keep it simple. Give us an obvious course, a clean start, and accurate results posted whenever you get a chance. That's what I want. | + | Here's the meat of my message: not having an awards ceremony did not bother me much. I didn't hear any grumbling about it. So I want to get this off my chest. I've tried race directing and I am terrible at it. It's a tremendous bother and any simplifications outweigh "more help". Certain of you who direct these events with no heavy breathing at all may be tempted to offer advice (more of that "help"). For my money, keep it simple. Give us an obvious course, a clean start, and accurate results posted whenever you get a chance. That's what I want. |
| How about anybody else? | How about anybody else? | ||
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| - | **Jeff Hegedus** <jhegedus@...>05/07/06 #1280 | + | **Jeff Hegedus** <jhegedus@…>05/07/06 #1280 |
| - | Yeah great point. Hangin' out casual and hearing the race stories is cooler, and I agree about keeping it simple. But please don't quit bringing lots of that great nut mix, I love that stuff; and I hope Michael never gets tired of taking lots of pictures, he does an awesome job. | + | Yeah great point. Hangin' out casual and hearing the race stories is cooler, and I agree about keeping it simple. But please don't quit bringing lots of that great nut mix, I love that stuff; and I hope Michael never gets tired of taking lots of pictures, he does an awesome job. |
| - | **David Scherrer **05/08/06 #1283 | + | **David Scherrer **05/08/06 #1283 |
| - | All very good, but Sus really wanted her blue ribbon.............. | + | All very good, but Sus really wanted her blue ribbon………….. |
| David S. | David S. | ||
| - | **Michael Lampi **05/11/06 #1292 | + | **Michael Lampi **05/11/06 #1292 |
| I know several folks who were bummed by not having the awards ceremony but were willing to accept the fact there wasn't one. | I know several folks who were bummed by not having the awards ceremony but were willing to accept the fact there wasn't one. | ||
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| For future reference, I am making weekly trips to Beaverton, OR on Mondays from Bellevue, WA, returning on Fridays, and am planning on attending most if not all SR races. If someone wants me to pick up or deliver something to Steve, I probably can do it. | For future reference, I am making weekly trips to Beaverton, OR on Mondays from Bellevue, WA, returning on Fridays, and am planning on attending most if not all SR races. If someone wants me to pick up or deliver something to Steve, I probably can do it. | ||
| - | --Michael Lampi | + | –Michael Lampi |
| - | P.S. Thanks for the kudos re: photos. It was hard to keep the lens\\ | + | P.S. Thanks for the kudos re: photos. It was hard to keep the lens |
| - | dry when all I had was a wet handkerchief. | + | |
| - | **Joost Zeegers** <flypaddle@...>05/11/06 #1293 \\ | + | <code> |
| + | dry when all I had was a wet handkerchief. | ||
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| + | **Joost Zeegers** <flypaddle@…>05/11/06 #1293\\ | ||
| Hey gang, | Hey gang, | ||
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| - | **mike Gregory** <falloff999@...>05/11/06 #1294 | + | **mike Gregory** <falloff999@…>05/11/06 #1294 |
| - | Money, sounds good! Strong motivator. A winning idea Joost!!! Thanks, Mike G. | + | Money, sounds good! Strong motivator. A winning idea Joost!!! Thanks, Mike G. |
| - | **Brad Clements** <dexifabo@...>05/11/06 #1295 | + | **Brad Clements** <dexifabo@…>05/11/06 #1295 |
| Joost, | Joost, | ||
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| - | **Morris Arthur** <marthur@...>05/11/06 #1296 | + | **Morris Arthur** <marthur@…>05/11/06 #1296 |
| - | Hmmm, Debbie and I in the tandem would get less blue ribbons---and probably not much money. | + | Hmmm, Debbie and I in the tandem would get less blue ribbons—and probably not much money. |
| - | However, I too like the idea of "official" (broader) classes, even if they are defined just before the race. | + | However, I too like the idea of "official" (broader) classes, even if they are defined just before the race. |
| That way, all of us only-boat-in-their-class folks can focus on something besides overall results. | That way, all of us only-boat-in-their-class folks can focus on something besides overall results. | ||
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| The trick would be to pre-define what classes would be "opened up" when a particular class doesn't have enough participants. | The trick would be to pre-define what classes would be "opened up" when a particular class doesn't have enough participants. | ||
| - | Joost's example of women HPKers moving to a "mixed" HPK class is an easy example.... | + | Joost's example of women HPKers moving to a "mixed" HPK class is an easy example…. |
| - | Instead, what if Joost is the only one in a K-1? Do we let him into the HPK class? ... or do we put him with the 2X rowing shells (where he likes to hang out anyway :) | + | Instead, what if Joost is the only one in a K-1? Do we let him into the HPK class? … or do we put him with the 2X rowing shells (where he likes to hang out anyway :) |
| Just considering the possibilities, | Just considering the possibilities, | ||
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| - | **dexifabo@... ** 05/11/06 9:37 AM >>> | + | **dexifabo@… ** 05/11/06 9:37 AM >>> |
| Joost, | Joost, | ||
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| Brad | Brad | ||
| - | **Reivers Dustin **05/11/06 #1297 | + | **Reivers Dustin **05/11/06 #1297 |
| Wow, this post lit up the servers. | Wow, this post lit up the servers. | ||
| - | If I recall, this was a hot button for SR years ago. The problem then was, for most of us we could just give some of our race fee directly to those elite paddlers who show up. I can count first place finishes on the thumbs of both feet. Don't let this kill the idea though. It's worth a good look, especially now that there really is a good mass of competitors for almost every race. | + | If I recall, this was a hot button for SR years ago. The problem then was, for most of us we could just give some of our race fee directly to those elite paddlers who show up. I can count first place finishes on the thumbs of both feet. Don't let this kill the idea though. It's worth a good look, especially now that there really is a good mass of competitors for almost every race. |
| A related question is: what should happen with race fees? (Jeff Hedge wants gorp!) | A related question is: what should happen with race fees? (Jeff Hedge wants gorp!) | ||
| - | Somebody ought to light this fuse over on the SR group site, (Micheal L., Steve B?) I think Joost just likes to make turbulence. | + | Somebody ought to light this fuse over on the SR group site, (Micheal L., Steve B?) I think Joost just likes to make turbulence. |
| rd | rd | ||
| - | **Michael Hammer** <michaelhammer62@...>05/11/06 #1298 | + | **Michael Hammer** <michaelhammer62@…>05/11/06 #1298 |
| Greetings,\\ | Greetings,\\ | ||
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| - | In my experience swag generates the most interest from people. In mountain bike racing, it is not the ribbon or medal, but the new set of tires, chain lube, or Kona beanie that people get excited about. \\ | + | In my experience swag generates the most interest from people. In mountain bike racing, it is not the ribbon or medal, but the new set of tires, chain lube, or Kona beanie that people get excited about.\\ |
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| - | Remember last years San Juan challenge? Those tables set up prior to race with all the great swag laid out for people to ponder generated interest.\\ | + | Remember last years San Juan challenge? Those tables set up prior to race with all the great swag laid out for people to ponder generated interest.\\ |
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| - | In addition, swag is open to everone that participates in a race. So even the weekend warrior that gives boating a try can "win" something. \\ | + | In addition, swag is open to everone that participates in a race. So even the weekend warrior that gives boating a try can "win" something.\\ |
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| Mike | Mike | ||
| - | **susanbennerstrom** <susanbennerstrom@...>05/11/06 #1300 | + | **susanbennerstrom** <susanbennerstrom@…>05/11/06 #1300 |
| Hey guys | Hey guys | ||
| - | David was just kidding! I don't need or want blue ribbons, or ribbons of any color (well, maybe I do, but that's my own problem). They're fun to get, but totally beside the point. Besides, being the only boat in a class shouldn't qualify as "placing" -- it's sort of like ALL the kids on the soccer team getting trophies. | + | David was just kidding! I don't need or want blue ribbons, or ribbons of any color (well, maybe I do, but that's my own problem). They're fun to get, but totally beside the point. Besides, being the only boat in a class shouldn't qualify as "placing" – it's sort of like ALL the kids on the soccer team getting trophies. |
| We're in it for the fun, right?\\ | We're in it for the fun, right?\\ | ||
| Susan B\\ | Susan B\\ | ||
| - | PS -- Michael Lampi, thanks again for the great photos! | + | PS – Michael Lampi, thanks again for the great photos! |
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| - | **Tim** 05/11/06 #1301 | + | **Tim** 05/11/06 #1301 |
| - | I prefer the swag option more than money.. Most of the kayaking (ww) events I go to have small prizes for the top 3 (mugs and such) but then a raffle for the rest of us average people who will never place in the top three but enjoy going to the races. I still enjoy the pint glass or mugs with the event inscripted on it years after the event.. | + | I prefer the swag option more than money.. Most of the kayaking (ww) events I go to have small prizes for the top 3 (mugs and such) but then a raffle for the rest of us average people who will never place in the top three but enjoy going to the races. I still enjoy the pint glass or mugs with the event inscripted on it years after the event.. |
| Plus I have always enjoyed winning stuff from a drawing, which helps me enjoy the sport more.. | Plus I have always enjoyed winning stuff from a drawing, which helps me enjoy the sport more.. | ||
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| I do agree with the minimum amount of particpates per class.. | I do agree with the minimum amount of particpates per class.. | ||
| - | (Is there a slow HPK class?) ;^) | + | (Is there a slow HPK class?) ;^) |
| Tim | Tim | ||
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