This weeks race was held in very hazy conditions with fires burning around the state, the wind dropped off as we started racing and the river was flowing stronger than usual. Kamaia had another great paddle knocking another 40 seconds off her best time and coming away with the race win. Tim powered his way around the course and knocked 25 seconds off his best, Phil Nelson was next over the line knocking another 5 seconds off his best. Next over the line, using the unorthodox method of being beside his boat was Geoff, who before taking a spill was on track for a PB. A hard sprint for the line got Bill over from myself and then Jozina, all within a boat length to give the timer some trouble. Phil Barratt took it easy with a suspect back but felt better for the paddle, while Nathalie also had a burn around the course. Amanda set off on the long course but had a boat malfunction before the first bridge and stuck it out to complete the 4km course.
Thanks to Colin for timing it is much appreciated. We will not be racing on Australia day next week, we will be back again the following week on February 2nd.
| Paddler | Handicap | Gun Time | Actual Time | Position | Next Handicap |
| Kamaia Nelson | 17:17 | 60:55 | 43:38 | 1 | 18:01 |
| Tim Chilcott | 26:37 | 61:12 | 34:35 | 2 | 27:01 |
| Phil Nelson | 25:45 | 61:30 | 35:45 | 3 | 25:51 |
| Geoff Macqueen | 24:01 | 61:41 | 37:40 | 4 | 24:01 |
| Alex Robinson | 26:48 | 61:42 | 34:54 | 5 | 26:48 |
| Bill Williams | 6:51 | 62:15 | 55:24 | 6 | 6:51 |
| Adam Rolls | 24:33 | 62:16 | 37:43 | 7 | 24:33 |
| Jozina Macqueen | 10:19 | 62:17 | 51:58 | 8 | 10:19 |
| April Nelson | 15:44 | 62:29 | 46:45 | 9 | 15:44 |
| Claye Mace | 23:40 | 62:46 | 39:06 | 10 | 23:40 |
| Amanda Chong | GO | 41:11 | 41:11 | 11 | GO |
| Phil Barratt | 24:33 | 61:54 | 37:21 | 12 | 27:05 |
Check the link below for your handicap for next race, gun time will again be 6:30pm. If you miss your start time you can still race, have your time recorded and score points. New paddlers will be able to set their handicap time.
Check the main Hadspen page for more details.
See you all on the 2nd of February
