G'Day All, Craig, glad you enjoyed it. BTW this year we're not paddling with a full moon and navigating blind could become important as their are some 10km blind river alleys that have been known to trap the unwary. The other implication is that flooding and ebbing tidal currents will be less strong so we might expect a narrower spread of race results. Steve, you're starting to make me think I might win! On 2nd thoughts the fun is much better.................... Dave, 12 hours of paddling a loaded boat in sea conditions sounds as if you'd finish in a very respectable time.when I finish in 19 hours its not really a sustained race pace. more like 6km/hr or 3 knots, 13.5 hours on the other hand is definitely pushing. The trick for me is not to get out of the boat, make sure the seat is comfortable, with all amenities and eat and drink every hour. Planning the food is very important. Short 5 minute breaks every hour or so are much more effective for me than a long break. Brad, You have analysed the situation perfectly - how about "Lunar Chat Racing"! All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Aug 26 2009 - 06:00:42 PDT
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