Edmee S. Takes Third

This was the second weekend of the log canoe racing season, this time in Chestertown, Maryland on the Chester River. I missed Saturday’s race to attend a bridal shower and bachelorette party in Philadelphia, but electrical storms in the morning meant that I only missed one race for the weekend.

I showed up bright and early to Camp Edmee, a rafting of several boats anchored overnight in the river. With a 10 a.m. race start, we started readying Edmee S. around 9 a.m. Honestly, it was one of the most beautiful days I have seen on the water so far. The sun was shining, wind was blowing (for most of the race), and the heat was not oppressive.

I spent most of the race riding the second board (sliding up and down to offer counter balance to the sails), but also spent the downwind legs as extra weight on the boomkin (end of the boat), and bailed when too much water came over the gunwales. And after a great day on the water, we crossed the line fourth, with an adjusted time that placed us in third for the race. And at the awards ceremony, I got to go up an accept the third-place plate as I was one of the first team members to make it to shore in time for the ceremony.

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