Katakanu
Races - Paddle Power To Victory
(July 2007)
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We entered 2 Scout teams in the
inaugural District KataKanu races at Conkers Waterside.
It was a great event including teams from Ashby
Hastings, 4th Ashby, Ravenstone, Thringstone and
Donisthorpe. At the end of the event the times for
each team were announced and it is debatable which was
the bigger surprise - the two Patrols clocking the same
time or that they shared first place. The Scouts
received the polished paddle trophy from the District
Commissioner who organised the event. |
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The boys in the Eagles had a somewhat
disorganised start. Then the Eagles team work clicked into
place and they surged into an unbeatable lead. |
The Kestrel and Woodpecker patrols did
not have enough for separate teams, so they combined.
Lightweights at the front and solid muscle at the back so as to
slightly raise the bows (like a speedboat). They used their slick style to power to victory in
their race. |
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We also entered a Leaders' team and our
GSL had to be taught how to hold the paddle! Our Leaders were much faster than the
other team (joke!!) but with 2 paddlers on the left and
3 on the right they could not steer in a straight line. With
their zigzag style they were the only team who managed
to cause a collision all day - typical Leaders!
Fortunately the boats are virtually unsinkable which is
essential with our lot. Just as well the Scouts are able to do
the job properly! |
Our backup team turned out in force,
demonstrating their adherence to Scouting's "be
prepared" motto by producing their chairs; so that they
could more easily assimilate the tremendous strain of
watching the Scouts exert themselves. |
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Scout Katakanu Results
Appleby Magna with Measham -
Eagles 1.20
Appleby Magna with Measham - Kest / W'peckers 1.20
Markfield 1.21
Whitwick 1.22
Ashby Hastings 1.33
4th Ashby A 1.33
4th Ashby B 1.51
Ravenstone 2.18 |
Explorer Katakanu Results
Apollo 1.19
Endurance 1.32
Whitwick 1.38
Markfield 1.38
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Leaders Katakanu Results
Ashby Hastings 0.57
Endurance 1.01
Whitwick/4th Ashby 1.09
Markfield 1.13
Appleby Magna with Measham 1.18
Thringstone 1.27 |
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