Canada

Two weekends ago, I found myself in Victoria, BC for the BC championship regatta. This regatta is a race platform for Northwest elite and developing athletes. So I was happy to walk away with a 3rd place finish in the light 1x and 5th place finish in the open 2x. It was by far the most relaxed and logistically simple regatta for me as I stayed with the LUC coaching staff in a hotel. Our travel team included a number of Jr, collegiate, and master athletes as well, so it was not nearly as lonely as regattas earlier in the year.

My races in the 1x were my best yet. Fast pacing on the red-line the whole way down the course. In my final, we were mixed with some open weight entries and I just barely lost to my fat weight rival, Austin, who left us for Pocock's team. I guess if he's going to be 40 lbs heavier and 6 inches taller, he might as well be 3 seconds faster.

I will not be attending Canadian Henley as I missed the entry deadline. So my final sprint will be the US lightweight 1x trial in late September. Afterwards, I will be staying in Boston for a couple of weeks to compete in my first Head of the Charles if I do not win my trial.

This season has been transformative. After several injuries and new personal records, I have learned a lot about my body and limits. Most importantly, I know I have more to give. This morning, I was doing pieces against Wales and a bolt came off my rigger. Even with the loose equipment I still whooped him. I have picked up a lot of boat feel and power in my first 11 months as an Elite athlete.

ROOH,
Twist