Had such a great time at the Fishguard Bay Ocean Race! So lovely to get to do another downwind. Happy with my performance and second place (got another good start and really like the challenge of a beach finish) but I was mostly paddling by myself again. More work to be done so I can stick with the group for longer!
Photo: Julia Moffet
Things happened before the race that meant I arrived extremely tired and scatterbrained and was SO greatful for the paddling community's support which meant I still got to the start line relatively stress free and was able to put a decent race out there.
Photo: Julia Moffet
Photo: Mark Evans
This race has a beach start and a beach finish. I’m running to the finnish here: You ditch your boat but have to take your paddle.
Photo: Mark Evans.
It was super special to do my first doubles race with Andy on the Sunday. We’d met at the Sussex Classic and realised that neither of us had a doubles partner, so we teamed up. Thanks for bringing the boat and the camera, Andy! We had a bit of an encounter with a seal, too. You can wathc Andy’s race video here.