Days Results

Yesterday Gavin and PW took part in the 1000m K2 event. It was always going to be a tall ask as there first international K2 event ever to pull something out the bag. As this being the olympic qualifications everyone from around the world came out firing. They made it through a difficult heat into semis where they were unfortunately knocked out. They raced a brave race and have alot to take home with the experience gained.

Today the K4 took to the water with another dreaded draw for there heats with many of the top international crews lining up along side them. They raced a brave race to make it through to the semis where they were unfortunately knocked out. Its been a tough year for the K4 with alot of ups and down and change of combinations but they still in there early stages as a sprinter and have gained alot of experience to help them take the next step.

Nick Stubbs took 3rd in the 1000m C-Final where also put in everything he had and finished off a brave race. Bridgett Hartley finished in close 5 in here semis to qualify for the womens 500m k1 B-final which takes place later today.

Tomorrow Greg takes part in the 200m K1 and 200m relay with Shaun Rubenstein and Mike Arthur take part in the 200m K2 as well as in the relay. We wish them the best as its one crazy fast event to take part in.

Some Photos From this past weekend

This past weekend we went off to Budapest to watch the tri-nations rugby game between SA and AUS at Champs Sports Bar. Its owned by one of the local canoeists so we got to watch it on the Big screen while all the other sports were viewed on the smaller TVs around the bar. On sunday we spent some time cruizing around on the motor boats with the British 200m guys, Kristian Reeves and Andy Daniels.

Weekend Off and Budapest

After a hard weeks training the coach gave us the weekend off to recover for the weeks training ahead. As there isnt much to do in this town we spend most of the morning sleeping in and lounging around all day. Saturday night we went out for dinner with the British 200m guys and there support staff. They a good bunch of guys and we can learn alot from them as one of them is World Champion and two of the others are World Champ Silver Medalists.

Sunday morning we went off to Budapest to do some shopping and lunch. Feels really good to know where we going without struggling with maps. PW is our dedicated driver for the tour so we get to sit back and admire the scenery. Budapest has to be one of the most beautiful citys we've been to

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix

This past weekend we all went off to watch the F1 Grand Prix at the Hungaroring race track. The track is only an hours drive from where we training. Unfortunately the weather didnt play part so we went off to buy big umbrelas, blankets and food to last us a week. For the most basic tickets they cost R1000 but as its a once in a lifetime opportunity we had to do it. We sat on a hill not far from the track but where we could see most of the action. PW and Chrisjan had bee there the year before so finding the right spot was easy. Being at a live F1 event was amazing but you do lose site of whats happening in the pits and all the real action. Jenson Button took the lead from the start and completely ran away with it to the finish with Vettel in 2nd and Alonso in 3rd. After the race everyone has the opportunity to run onto the track and watch the podium ceremony up close. The four of us cramped up between hundreds of fans stood at the gate to have the best opportunity to be as close as possible. Once the gates open its complete mayhem with everyone trying to be in front. Thanks to our morning running sessions we were fit enough to be able to be up front. PW and Greg had a dice of there own as to who would cross the finish line first and PW just snuck ahead. We all jumped on the pit wall fighting with photographers for space to be less than 20meters away from the podium. Definately a memorable experience.