Today was the start of the US National qualifier races. A very interesting day all in all. I really don't know how all of the teams did. There were too many races going side by side and I was too busy getting to marshalling to really record everything.
What I do know is that the Wasabi GM Mixed team finished 3rd in all three 200 meter heats. The Manayunk/Wasabi junior teams took first in all (or almost all) of their 200 meter heats.
One of the more interesting parts is the noise ordinace in place because of the close proximity of the neighborhoods. No loudspeakers are being used which means we all have to be on top of the schedule and get to our areas without reminders blaring at us every 3 minutes. As it turns out it is really kind of nice not having some announcer who is really a washed-up DJ blathering on about the races which he knows nothing about. You can actually carry on a conversation or hold a team meeting.
The weather is good. Not too hot, sunny with breezes kicking up in the late morning and into the afternoon. The race course could not be better. It is the site of the 1932 Olympic rowing events. The water depth is even across all lanes with only a minimal tidal effect. No current. Dr. Chen even purchased a set of 6 new Champion boats for this event even though he already had a substantial fleet.
More later - Larry
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