Wind changed the course to a 14km downwind followed by at 14km back to the start. This was a really fun course and even knowing you had a long grind back, the downwind section was a blast. Dawid killed the competition(sorry Barry, and Pat) by a few minutes, and I had no competition as I was the only women. But I tried to race hard and had some fun with an old Olympic Team Mate of mine Mike Herbert. I am so glad we got to paddle together..it made the day. He couldn't wait for the headwind part as I dreaded it..so I sat steady on his tail for about 12 of the 14 km back. He ditched me at the last check point when I stayed on the beach to get some dirt and rocks out of my seat. I never could catch back up and he pulled in front by more than a minute to the finish.
Great day of racing and meeting new people.

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1. Congratulations, DeAnne. Sounds as if everyone had a good time in Chicago. Good luck down in Texas. The Colorado River will be a much different animal, for sure.
   
   Regards,
   Dan
   Posted by Dan Grubbs   on  08/30   at  05:20 PM
2. De,
   
   For an old lady you can still kick some butt
   
   Love Ya
   
   Your Bro
   Posted by Ron Davidson   on  09/02   at  11:49 AM
3. Awesome job Pat and De! Yeah, the Newport group ruled!
   : ) Eva
   Posted by Eva   on  09/03   at  08:21 AM
4. Big thanks to Pat and De for getting their trailer all the way across to Chicago. What a mission but they pulled it off, you legends! Barry
   Posted by Barry Lewin   on  09/10   at  12:23 AM

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