Looks like we're not the fastest women's team after all. We raced a few of the others in the last race and came in third in a close one. Another race in a couple of hours!
Well, that was exciting! We're now off the water after first race of the season. Well, first and second. Due to a collision (not our fault, we were in the middle) with two other boats about halfway through, we had to turn around and rerace. We were racing three other mixed teams, so our time was the slowest of the heat, but overall it looks like we have the fastest women's time of the morning. We'll be racing again shortly, probably within the hour.
The Oregon Women Lawyers Dragonflies begin our 2014 race season this Saturday, April 26, at the St. Martin's University Dragon Boat Festival in Olympia, Washington. Twenty-three team members, including several new paddlers, will be competing in the one-day festival. Forty-two teams from all over the Northwest will be attendance.
Our first race is at 11:15am and we will be posting live updates throughout the day here. We are looking for female athletes of all fitness levels who enjoy a good workout outdoors and want to try out paddling with our group of very friendly but very fierce water warriors. Dragon boating is a great team sport that builds endurance, strength, and wonderful friendships.
It doesn’t matter whether you are an experienced paddler or brand new to the sport: come check us out! The 2014 season is just about to begin and we are looking forward to a few months of relaxed paddling before the race season starts. Come explore your potential in this environmentally friendly competitive water sport and paddle with the team! No obligation; no commitment. Equipment provided. The Dragonflies are hosting two informational meetings for those of you who want to find out more: Tuesday, Febuary 4th, from noon to one in the conference room at Tomasi Salyer Baroway, 121 SW Morrison Street, Suite 1850, Portland, OR 97204. This is a bring your own brown bag affair, coffee, tea and water provided. Wednesday, February 19th, from 5:30-7:00 pm, no host happy hour at Paddy’s Bar and Grill, 65 SW Yamhill, Portland, OR 97204. If you would like more information about the Dragonflies, but are unable to attend one of the information sessions, please contact us. Out of 30 teams, the Flies finished 6th overall to end a wonderful race season. See you in the beer garden for the end of season celebration.
Fall/Winter paddling starts Thursday. New paddlers are welcome! With a time of 2:11:45, the 'Flies take third with a big surge at the finish line. Sixth best time from Semifinals.
Consolation race, Heat 74, lane 2 scheduled at 2:00 with the Saggin Dragons, DragonSprites, and Sirens. Great day to be an OWLS Dragonfly! OWLS Dragonflies finished first in Heat 27 and our combined times qualified for 6th place overall.
Race between the bridges today at 4:30. 2000 meters, 4 turns. Sunday we race in Women's Division A Semi-Finals: Heat 50, Lane 4 at 9:30. Depending on semi-final results, the 'Flies race a second time on Sunday at 2:00 or 2:10. Good morning race fans! The OWLS Dragonflies took first in Heat 3 surging ahead mid-race and finishing strong.
The team will race again in Heat 27 from lane 2 at 1:50. Grab a chair or a picnic blanket and come down to waterfront park for the Portland Dragon Boat Festival. The top 8 women's teams will compete in a race around the bridges at 4:30 today. Stop by tent 12 to show your support, and wish the team well before the next qualifying race. Seeding for Sunday is based on placements today, with time as the tie breaker. Women's Division races tomorrow 8:30-9:40 and 1:00-2:10. Can't make it out in person? We want to hear from you in the comments. |
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