World Champs – Singapore

This is just a quick little update to tell you all that the SA team arrived in Singapore safely. All of our athletes are ready to give it their all in the realistic hope if bringing home some medals.
Graeme and I are racing in the new Nelo Quattro which really seems to be suiting us better than any other boat we have paddled! For those who are a little nervous about our steering breaking again, not to worry! Nelo has come up with a fantastic very safe system which is bound to be problem free.
The course is spectacular, the water is a bit lumpy from a few of the tourist boats but our K2 still seems to be slicing through the water without ever missing a stroke.
I must say that it is very hot and humid here and some of the Europeans seem to be struggling a bit, as for the Durban guys, we are loving the heat!
The masters start with their racing tomorrow. Shaun and Hank race their K1 race on Saturday at 3pm (11am SA time). Our race is at 11am (5am SA time) on Sunday.
At this stage I am not sure of how we can keep you updated on racing but hope to figure a way as the week progresses. The pathetic official race website is here. The most informative thing I can find so far is here.
Below is a picture of the city bowl we are racing in along with the jetty for the end of the portage.

Link to the Singapore weather forecast by Windguru.

 

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