2007 US Freestlye Kayaking Nationals

The event was held at the Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI) in McHenry,MD. The event was organized really great and was a big success! The competition was held on two features the “A” wave and the “B” hole. You had two rides in each feature and the highest scoring ride from each feature put you in the finals. For results go to www.adventuresportscenter.com

I did not make it into the finals. I had a really bad day. I messed up my entry on my first ride and couldn’t get passed it. I learned a lot from that event. I need to be able to move on and forget about a mistake. I can’t let one thing throw my whole game off. It was a very disappointing defeat. It was a long 10 hour ride home to VT.

If you are ever in the area of the ASCI you have to stop by. It was one of the coolest places I have ever seen. The play features are really nice and the run itself is super fun.

We have been back in VT for about a month and haven’t been paddling much since we have had no rain and I’m back to work. I miss summer vacation! Hopefully we will get some rain and get to paddle around here. This weekend is the last release of the Dryway section of the Deerfield River in MA which is always a good time. Then it’s off to the Moose Fest in NY October 14th and 15th. Come to the fest and be part of the Wave Sport pub crawl!

Later,
Elaine