We Saw
Well, we didn’t come in LAST place…
We had a good time, though.
http://kingofthejames.com/2014/11/10/20 ... -the-king/
Personally, I’m disappointed in my paddling since I really thought I’d do better. Overall, the clientele seemed younger and in better shape and my boat (Liquidlogic Remix 69) was not nearly so fast as I had hoped. I've done the Lower dozens of times (but never on a clock) and I underestimated how tiring it would be to blaze through it all. The flatter sections tired me out and made it harder to pick good lines through the rapids. My trip through Hollywood will go down as one of the ugliest, right-side-up descents in recorded history.
To my knowledge there was very little carnage in any of the three events so I’m fairly sure they’ll do it again next year. I also
Special thanks to the Coastals (I specifically remember seeing Jon @ Hollywood & Carrie @ Pipeline but I know there were others) for running safety. I'm glad I didn't need you but I'm glad you were there.
