Incredible women's start to the 2012 Na Wahine O Ke Kai race

 All I can say is..... WOW!!!



Na Wahine O Ke Kai 2012

Home safe, sound and delayed....

 My husband reminded me the other night that I failed to blog about my return to Canada and to discuss the experience while I was paddling the big waters of Hawaii.

So... needless to say, I've returned in one piece. No shark attacks (thank God!!), no broken bones and a minimal amount of self respect lost (primarily to do with the consumption of distilled grains...).

Coming back to Canada was a bit of a whirlwhind, and I always say that after any trip, take 1-2 days off to sit and reflect on the experience. Unfortunately, this time around, I didn't have that luxury. I was back at work the next day, followed by a house sale and move on the weekend..... and a hometown race to boot. 

Since returning, I've paddled in three more races, and just came back from a grueling weekend of tryouts for the Canadian national women's premier dragonboat team. The women competing for seats in the boat are stronger this showing compared to previous years, so there is some stiff competition. My goal is to be one of the stronger contenders and make the team to compete at the World Championships in Hungary, 2013.

Here are some photos of the trip and the racing to cap things off...

 Above: A photo of part of the OPAdvantage crew practicing out of Anueanue Canoe Club in Honolulu (http://www.anuenuecanoeclub.org/) before the race. The rest of our team met us on Kauai island.

Above: A photo of the mens half of the OPAdvantage crew, somewhere around the 3-4th leg of the 41 mile race.

Above: A photo of the womens half of the OPAdvantage crew during the NaPali Challenge. I'm in seat 4.