I am in between two of the biggest travel weeks of my canoe racing season for the year, also two of the more competitive races. Last weekend, Mike and I, along with some friends, loaded up the boats and drove out to Boston for the big race on the schedule- the Run of the Charles. The field wasn't very large, but every team their is vying for a top spot. In addition to 24 miles of paddling, this course contains six pretty long portages, adding an additional challenge. My partner Nick and I had been doing some portage practice together, and I think it paid off, with a 1st place in the mixed division, and 8th place overall. Mike had a solid race, finishing 5th, and was really glad to have some time in the boat with Sam since they are racing one of the Triple Crown races together this summer.
(Nick and I running the 3rd portage - PC Adam/Kelly Gelinas)
This week I received a package from my canoe sponsor Stephen Lynn Handmade Knives, and I couldn't wait to open it. For the last few years, Stephen has made me a knife of my choosing, in exchange for putting a sticker on my canoe. He makes a lot of hunting/fishing and camping knives, and this year he made me a chef's knife. It has a beautiful Buffalo Horn handle, and I can't wait to start using it. If you are interested in a top quality knife, you can't go wrong in checking out his page.
(Stephen Lynn Chef's Knife)
This weekend we are off to Canton, New York for one of the biggest C-1 races in the country. Mike is excited to see how he stacks up against the top men this year, and I am eagerly anticipating a race with some of the toughest women in the sport. It will be a good test for the races in the coming months.
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