Northern New York Paddlers TIme Trial

Tonight was my first NNYP time trial. I had to drive 1Hr 15 minutes to get my boat and get to the Erie Canal. The time trials are held in a little park owned by the local rowing club in Rexford, NY. I arrived with only minutes to ready myself for the race.

I had heard that a very good local paddler usually shows up with his kayak and destroys the field. Indeed, he is a very good paddler and I'd lost at least twice to him two years earlier when he was paddling the NYMCRA circuit. So ... I was expecting a similar result.

We all lined up, and then the race was off.

I paddled moderately because I had no idea where I was going. I was paddling out front, looking over my shoulder, trying to anticipate the course based on the direction and actions of the paddlers behind me. I had slowed at the 1/2 mile mark because I wasn't sure if we were turning at the bridge abutment! It was actually a lot of fun, but I didn't get a great workout.

After the race, the NNYP had a small party for one of its members and they offered me cake! It sure beats the pizza that I'd normally have with SLVP. I can't wait for the Electric City Regatta on Saturday.