Holland Beker Day 1

We had our first race today, against two Dutch crews and New Zealand. We had a great race and posted a great time but we can still find more speed. We placed 3rd behind the Dutch and New Zealand with a 4 second spread. We are racing the same crews tomorrow and we are excited and ready to bring the Canadian fight again!

I had a couple of second cousins come and watch my race which was really cool! Have supporters all over the world!

Amsterdam

We arrived in Amsterdam on Monday and went straight to the Bosbaan to row. We are commuting on bikes to the course which is about a 10min cycle one way. It's a nice leisurely cycle and great way to warm. We do get a lot of looks as we are wearing helmets and often block traffic. Traffic tends to stop for us as they see crazy tourists with helmets! Haha! At least we're turning heads right?! We have been training twice a day since we've been here, preparing for racing on the weekend.

On Tuesday evening I visited with my second cousins that I met last summer. It was neat to see them again. A few of them will be coming to watch me race this weekend! 

The Journey Continues!

Technical changes have been made, strength gains and new personal bests on the erg have been posted! The best way to keep pursuing my dream!

 The winter hasn't been easy, with lots of emotional battles, a couple injuries and a couple colds to fight, but I pushed through it and have become stronger because of it. I did not make the team that traveled to Australia in March, racing World Cup I,a few tears were shed, but it drove me to work harder and get better. That has paid off! With those technical changes made on the water and gains made off the water, I have secured myself a seat in the quad for Holland Beker and World Cup III in Lucerne Switzerland. I get to see some new countries and cultures, but most importantly, I get to race! I am very excited to represent my country again and wear the maple leaf!

I hope to be able to post updates while I'm overseas and possibly add some pictures for your enjoyment.

Go Canada!

photo courtesy of: Rowing Canada Aviron

photo courtesy of: Volker Nolte

Henley Royal Final Day

In the final today we were matched against the German Olympic 8.
We knew it was going to be a tough battle today so we jumped off the line and got out in front right away!! From there our aim was to keep attacking so there was no chance the Germans could make a come back! They never came!!! We kept walking on them and finished with a 2 length lead on them! It was our best race!

Thank you for all your support during my adventure and Happy Canada Day!!

Some pictures for you to enjoy!

Now I am traveling Europe for a couple weeks with some teammates!! I'm really looking forward to exploring new places!!!

Henley Royal Day Two

We raced Radcliffe this afternoon and won with open water. We took a lead right from the start and kept walking away!

Tomorrow we are matched up against the German Olympic 8. It will be a tough match up but we are ready and willing for the dog fight!!!

We race at 2:30 England time (6:30am PST; 9:30 EST)! You can listen live at regattaradio.co.uk for the commentary of the race!

Thank you for all your support during this event and the past few months while I have been on this team!!

Cheers!

First Successful Day of Racing!

Had a great race today against France! Had a lead from the start and was able to keep walking away! The crowds were large and loud but it was really neat to have other people cheering for Canada!

Results can be found at the Henley Royal Regatta site. We are in the Remenham Cup event entered as Western Rowing Club (we can not represent a country here so that is why we are entered as a club crew)!

Tomorrow at 2:10pm we are matched up against Radcliffe. (6:10am PST; 9:10am EST) It will be a good match up and a fight all the way down but we are pumped and ready to go!!

First Day of Racing

Matched up against France tomorrow afternoon! 3:40pm England time. (7:40am PST; 10:40am EST)

Visit regattaroyal.co.uk for live radio feed of the race!