27 November 2011
The Bay to Beach was once again our first race for the season. This year the team consisted of 3 new members Louise Coffey, Nick Taylor and Luke Cresswell as well as Bill Parsons (steerer), Dave Botting and Tony Johansen. The early conditions were good, a light SE. The number of OC6's was down on last year with 5 teams competing, 2 from Mandurah, Wavemasters from Bunbury, Cottesloe and ourselves.
OC6's were 1st to go this year which made it easier for the steerers not having to dodge kayakers. It was a smooth paddle along the river until the wind started to pick up (SW) once we got out of the heads. We crossed the line in increasing wind and seas in 1hour 38 minutes (unofficial), 10 minutes quicker than last year. This was a great effort especially as it was a 17km paddle and the first event for our newies.
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