The day started with a very misty - almost overcast condition - actually quite nice in that it blocked the unrelentling equatorial sun for the morning hours. As the wind kicked up the mist/humidity haze started to lift.
This is a remote site folks. We have seen Montior lizards and monkey's on our drive to and from the race site. The Malaysian hosts are the most wonderful people. They are truly interested in what we are doing and Mr. Eric (the security chief at our hotel) was amazed that we footed the bill ourselves. He seemed to take a sense of pride in knowing people that were so invested in their sport.
I digress so back to today. This was 2,000 meter day. The races are run as if they were chariot races in anciet Rome. Two laps of the 500 meter course makes for a 2,000 meter race. The difference is the length and the turns. All other races are straight and they are either 500 meters and 200 meters. The turns is where the steersperson earns their stripes for postion and ability.
The Premier Mixed Team (Wasabi Burn) ran an 11:14 (min./sec.) and the Wasabi Grand Masters Mixed team ran an 11:24. Both very good 2,000 meter times. I apologize but I do not remember the placement. I can say that neither team was near the top. Keep in mind that these are the best teams in the World, so running in this league of competition is an honor in itself.
Now I want to say a closing word about the sense of camaraderie that comes from the sport. Today, Sue Fisher stepped in and steered for one of the Dubai teams. Their steersperson became ill and could not make the trip. Also Megan Hinsvark was asked to steer for one of the Hong Kong teams. As of this writing I believe she did agree to help them out. Well done Wasabi!!
The Women's teams are still at the race site so the results from this afternoon's 2,000 meters are not known.
More Later,
Larry
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