The Training Continues!

Greetings from the North Bend Public Library where we are spending an hour or so after an excellent training session this morning. The kids are sending emails to their moms and we are just enjoying the first bit of sunshine and warmth since our arrival.

It was really quite a sight to see about 50 boats on the river training this morning. It provided for some interesting moments but it all went very well with no major crashes, upsets, or interruptions. The Chinese team was out in full force and are made up of mostly seniors and some older juniors. They have a C2 as well as 2 or 3 C1’s. It will be interesting to see how they do tomorrow.

The camping is turning out to be quite pleasant and enjoyable. North Bend also has a swimming pool where some went to shower and clean-up.

The course is being set this afternoon with demos at 4pm followed by a barbecue hosted by John Day, the individual who has graciously allowed the race take place here.

First run tomorrow is at 10pm with second runs at 1pm. With 98 current competitors it will make for quite a race.

The kids are healthy and drinking water and eating fruit – as well an occasional ice cream.

We hope to get results out tomorrow evening.

Signing off from North Bend.