Otago Canoe and Kayak Club
Dunedin Winter Kayak Series 2010 Race 1 Back to events page
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More than 40 recreational and
competitive kayakers and Waka paddlers from all over Otago |
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Local paddler
Daniel Peacock had a boat length lead by the first buoy. He was chased hard by Philip Pirie both racing K1s for the newly formed Otago University Kayak Racing Club. |
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Daniel pulled
away during the race eventually winning comfortably in 53.31
mins and taking first place in the Otago 10 km championship. James Coombes from St Clair Surf lifesaving, also paddling a K1 made a late charge to finish third just 20 seconds behind Philip Pirie in 55.58 mins. In the Open women, Carla Laughton from St Clair Surf lifesaving was a clear winner in a time of 59.50 minutes, placing fifth overall ahead of many male competitors. Second place went to Nicole Walker from Otago University Kayak Club. Sophie Robb was the fastest under 18 female paddler and also took third place in the open women Otago 10 km championship. Cameron Burrows was the fastest junior male. This is his first season racing kayaks and he handled the difficult conditions well. |
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The blustery wind
and waves were ideal conditions for the recreational sea
kayakers but more taxing for the less experienced paddlers. Two kayakers took an unplanned swim and in the true spirit of kayaking other competitors went to their assistance and provided support. |
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