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Nicholas Cryder
04/03/16 #18928

Good OC turnout and conditions, although just a handful of skis. Olney, myself, some guy named Greg Barton and a couple other ski paddlers who I didnt know. More on that Greg guy later…

Weather was quirky per the typical PNW spring day. The start was shall we say “brisk”… into a stiff southern breeze, and Greg paddled out to show the rest of us the course. Very nice of him. On the return trip we had the pleasure of a wind shift with clearing skies, and a headwind and sloshy water to keep us from sweating too much. Nice touch weather Godesses, you ladies have a terrific sense of humor.

Greg noticed me on his wash with about a mile to go and said something about being late for a race win and off he went. I did my best to wish him luck, but by the finish he was a minute away and probably couldn't hear me in between gasps. I think maybe he wanted first shot at the incredible buffet at the finish, or maybe he didnt want any more questions about graphine surfskis, hydrophobic laminar layers and hydrofoils. Olney was in the mix and rounded out the first three. I think we had 50 or so in attenance, a great event that erased the memory of last years rebound debacle. For me at least.

In a strange twist they kept score of the ski racing totals through the series and I shamelessly snagged a bottle of Jose Cuervo Gold for the series win. I'd share a pic of my winnings, but who wants to see an empty tequila bottle? Hats off to all of those who clearly went to great lengths to make this series an awesome time for all involved.

Hope to see you all at the dirty Dan. New V8 Pro should be in the hornet's nest soon, and I'm stoked to make it available for demo. We'll also have the new V5 in too for those of you looking share the love of ski paddling with friends and family.

Cryder