I did the Little Chop - a 4.8 k kayak race from the Maritime Museum to Third Beach, and back. I'm not a kayaker so this was new territory. I had to rent a kayak, which they had available for $10.00. I was a little wobbly off the start as I couldn't control the rudder, but once the safety guy showed me how I managed ok. My strategy was to do the first half at a comfortable pace, and then go harder on the way back. I did exactly this, and so managed to move past a canoe after the turn-around and finish 3rd ! (also second last since there are only 4 boats in the Little Chop; or first in the single kayaks!).
Guy did the Big Chop, which was about 10 km and attracted 25 or so boats. Most racers were in super fast boats, which gave Guy quite a challenge in his heavy-duty touring boat. It's kinda like riding a mountain bike in a road race, so he wasn't really in contention with the fast boats, but he didn't finish too far behind them, and nearly nipped his nearest competitor at the finish. After chopping, we enjoyed vegie dogs and draw prizes. All in all, a good evening of fun for $18.00 (rental of my kayak included).
I've heard that there are some kayak races where they incorporate a run into the middle....now those I'm looking forward to!
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Sounds like fun, if another short kayak thing comes up let me know I think it would be fun!
- Hugh
This is great info to know.
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