In a message dated 2/19/99 12:47:34 PM Pacific Standard Time, timothy.g.mattson_at_intel.com writes: << The San Juan's are generally flat compared to the open ocean. It wasn't a deliberate move by the organizers, its just the nature of the area. >> The organizers said the conditions that first Sunday (1997) were too extreme and in the future they would cancel the race under similar conditions. I found Sunday the only day that had any (fun) Sea Kayaking challenge. If the race becomes a challenge to the support boats it will be stopped. I cannot blame the organizers they have to deal with the insurance company and the sheriffs boat patrol. My fantasy is to eddy hop though Obstruction pass as a dozen swimming racers and their surf skis get carried away by the current, with jet ski's buzzing helplesly around them. The whole group disappear into the roaring wind of Rosario strait. I then paddle in silence to the finnish line to be greeted by bikini clad Sea kayak groupies!! *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Feb 19 1999 - 14:24:39 PST
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