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[sinkingboat]

You're referring to the FVDBC that was in lane 2 for the even heats in the first 2 rounds. It was later switched for unknown reasons before a re-race in race 18. Then brought back for the even races in lane #1 for the semis. Then for some reason was switched to the consolation C race. Then again switched to the rec a and comp final races.

Well, that boat did not win a single race this weekend. In fact (correct me if I am wrong) it came in last in every semi-final and final race.

Is it just a coincidence that every team just happens to have their worst race in that boat?

[vangroove]

I don't think that a "slow" or broken or barney boat should be in ANY race, nor should it be in ANY lane.  Just because the outer lanes are seeded to come in last doesn't mean they should get a slow boat.  It's just not fair racing.  Just my opinion.   

[Dumber]

I just want to add a final note here on how disappointing the issue with the Barny boats is.

The final race had all the makings of a great finish.

EOTD posts the fasted times through all the heats

JDA was nipping at their heels (JDA bested EOTD in the Alcan Rec A Semis and Final).

Phat Phish came in with a "hey don't count us out yet" in their second heat and the semis.

Sudden Impact showed they still had lots of gas in the tank.

So what could have been a nail biter, winner take all turned into a disappointing "Yeah, but...!

What impressed me the most though (and why I an compelled to continue this tired tread) was when a paddler from EOTD commiserated with a JDA paddler over the fact that they had a Barney boat, the JDA paddler replied; "Hey, it wasn't the boat".

What a class act these young paddlers are!  All I can say is this, (and RGL take note!)

"Objects are closer then they appear in mirror"

[shaggin_savy]

Everyone has said everything i want to say so the only thing i will add is that Barney was a b*tch. When we raced in that boat, i believe our race time was almost ten seconds slower then our first two races. I could be wrong, but that's what i'm remembering. As we were lining up to race, my steersman noticed that water was coming in the boat! It was a huge disappointment for my team who have been working really hard.

And now i'm of two minds about this festival. Should we or shouldn't we come back next year? It was my first year for Harrison and thought that for the most part, it was great, just some things need to be worked out. Hopefully that can be done.

Great racing all around though to all teams! See you in Victoria!

[PaddleFunk]

New names for the Fraser Valley boats... Humpty and Dumpty ... They couldn't put him back together again either

[CCRiderOldie]

To the many people who came forward at Harrison and spoke to us.............

Thanks for all your concern regarding our injured paddler (car accident en route to Harrison). As a team we were very touched by your thoughtfulness. The student has returned to his classes but is still sore.We are thankful that he walked away with no more than a fractured skull (bad enough!). Our other 2 missing paddlers were with him at the hospital but were not in the car at the time of the accident.  Special thanks to Anna of TD Lightning who was able to join our 17 paddlers in the first race.

Alex, your great coaching  and positive thinking throughout the season really inspired the students!

Cheers.
Carolyn J.
Columbia College (CC RIders)

[P]

I wonder of any of the organizers look at this thread.  We've all given enough feedback, it would be nice if we could have some kind of open dialogue with them.

[rightarm]

maybe i'm missing something, but i don't get the continued debate over the barney boat and this event.  I was working at Dragonzone on the saturday of harrison, and Barney remained safely docked at the storage dock, where is has been for weeks, and is still (unless it was moved this weekend since its been sold).  So let me assure you, while you may have had some slow 6/16's, you didn't have barney.

[kryssee]

It's just the ol' "mind over matter" thing..haha