After a week or so of reflection on the trip and the race, all that comes to mind is what a great race this is. Even though for the 3rd run in a row, the wind decided not to blow, the channel stills attracts the best in the world to give it a go. I want to say congratulations to Hank Mcgregor and Katie Popcock...what incredible performances. Fun to see Katie win it. I also want to mention that although I saw mostly the parking lot and the trailer while loading up skis, how lucky we are to have so many kind paddlers helping us out. Without our friends in Hawaii, it would be impossible to have the Fenn skis available there for the Aussies, Canadians, Tahitians and mainland paddlers. We are not a huge company, rather just me and Patrick. So thanks to everyone who lended a helping hand.
Until next year, aloha!! Pat finishing in 20th place, well done!

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1. Yes !
   Well done, Pat.
   You surged through the last half of the race and killed
   all of us that took off too hard and too early.
   This race is a 3-hour warm up and a 1-hour race.
   Well played. Pat.
   Posted by noahmaui   on  06/02   at  05:06 PM
2. Congratulations to Patrick for a great finish and kudos to DeAnne for her ground work. You both are great ambassadors for paddlesports.
   
   Hope the ad in the magazine raised some awareness for you. Let me know if you want to do something again.
   
   Dan
   Posted by Dan Grubbs   on  06/04   at  06:37 PM

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