elmbridge sprints and 1066 hastings hasler

Good morning all, a bit tardy this section but sat may the 8th saw a collection of wey junior paddlers and senior supporters head to elmbridge for an excellent afternoons racing . 200 and 500m time trials followed by races of the same distances were the order of the day followed by a k2 and k4 race (tee hee! ) All acquitted themselves very well, Tali Farrant heading the pack followed by Jackou Vu and a 3way tie between Sam Martyn, Sophie Thompson and Nick Brown. Creditable performances, also came fromKuba Cranmer, Lizzie Hillier, Dawn Richards, Kasper Cranmer and Rebecca Swift. Now.. I had never seen a k4 race and so confess to being quite excited as the crews make up began to be discussed and the handling / entering of such long boats on the water took place!   .....who is meant to get in first! Wey had two boats The "A"  and the "B" Team. Both boats made a good start but as expected Sam, Lizzie,Sophie and Nick led Rebbeca,Casper,Tali and guest by 50yds or so when they came back into view before rounding the small island to the finish....and then the "A" team were paddling round the final bend...only ..they missed the proverbial apex ...and carried straight on out of view presumably into a handy run off area....Team "B" weren't slow to spot the opportunity..completeing a perfect turn before upping the stroke rate in a desparate sprint for the finish...team"A" reappeared lacking a bit of composure  !....and in a grandstand finish it was team "B" that won the day...the smile on rebeccas face said it all.A great end to a top day and thanks to elmbridge for the organisation.