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Silverware for Souvenirs

As you can see, I had a very memorable and rewarding weekend of racing in Nottingham in the British Dragonboat National Championships (full results below). The cups belong to the club but I get to keep the medals. This is a great souvenir for me.

I love travelling around to different places to paddle and even though I didn't get to see Nottingham apart from its regatta centre, I had a great weekend. I always enjoy racing and I just love the adrenalin rush of being at the start line, getting ready to make that dash down the stretch of water, and in those few minutes you feel like your heart's going to burst, your lungs are screaming for air, your blood can't pump through your veins fast enough, yet you're filled with that desire to win and beat other teams. Well, at least I hope everyone in the boat has that burning desire to win. More often than not, it's that desire which makes that little bit of difference between the winners and losers when two equally strong teams are pipped against each other.

Nothing makes it more satisfying when your boat crosses the line first and when the whole team has fought a good battle. The camaraderie and team spirit that permeates the whole atmosphere is fantastic. Friendly rivalry exists between teams and when a good race is fought, winners and losers come and pat each other on the back for a race well fought.

I LOVE THIS SPORT!

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Premier Open Competition

200m - 3rd
500m - 2nd
1000m - 3rd


Premier Mixed Competition

200m - 1st
500m - 1st


Premier Women Competition

200m - 1st
500m - 1st


BDA League Awards

200m - 1st
500m - 2nd

Posted by DSD at October 9, 2007 9:12 AM