Slalom
@ Slenningford
24th / 25th September 7th August
Slenningford slalom weekend, this was my second
slalom away from the club. I was pleasantly surprised by the enthusiastic
welcome given on our arrival. On paying the campsite fee, which was so cheap, I
even managed to get a beer as part of the welcome, what a good start. The place
was packed, something I wasn’t expecting, we corralled the campers into a big
circle ready for the camp fire later.
Saturday saw my first pre-run attempt end up as a
swimmer, then no surprise on my first run I swam. I was greatly encouraged by
one the judges to get myself back over the river and take his beer as
consolation, what a good idea. My final run went well I avoided a few gates and
made it to the finish.
 In
between runs I also competed with Sarah in the Topo Duo, yes we are completely
mad, however it as to be said we had great fun, completing both runs without a
swim!
Congratulations to Gemma for coming first in the
J14 and moving up to Division 3, to Roberta Davis who was 3rd and also promoted
to Division 3, and to Matthew who was third each day, so gains promotion to
Division 2.
A pleasant evening was had chatting and drinking
round the campfire, we even managed to lure Brian away from his cosy warm
caravan.
I would like to thank John (big dog) & John
for helping provide safety cover, I know it set Gemma’s mind at ease to know
there was someone on the water she knew.
 Others
racing were Jonathon Spencer, Nic Jowett (Nic & Jonathon racing in the C2
and individually in K1’s), Chris Humphries, Les & Sarah (both together and
individually), Georgina Davis (in the Topo Duo with Sarah, Brian Dunn, Paul
Davison and Paul Dennis - a really good turnout from the club and a great
weekend.
Andrea Thomas
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