Paddling 1:52:00 [2] 12.98 km (8:38 / km)
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The paddle started off with such promise; a beautiful morning, racing with good friends and a fast boat (perhaps too fast!). Within 5 minutes of the start, I veered to the right (likely right in front of someone) and then they hit me from behind and in the drink I went. I was able to get back in (on the second try which is very impressive) but the damage was done...too much water in the boat. As the waves got bigger and bigger, steering became harder and then a big wave did me in...crashed right in the boat and filled it up. From here, I needed the rescue boat to get me going again (so sad).
Once I was able to get going again, I had no further problems but I was pretty far behind at this point. I actually enjoyed the second half of the paddle but was glad to finally get out of the water.
After a quick transition, I was off on the bike but not before seeing Gally just coming in!! (He had worse luck that I did). The chase was on now!