I
decided to go to Millau on Thursday because I hoped to get some time
on the water without having to sit in the eddy for hours.
The famous Viaduc de Millau
Different view
When
I arrived today I went straight to the playspot after pitching my
tent - and what did I see?
Already
8 paddlers on the water - well, it could have been worse...
So I
got ready and jumped into the water. The water temperature is a lot
better (colder) than in St. Pierre (where it was almost to warm) and
I started paddling to get a feeling for the spot.
Hitomi in the late afternoon sun
Loop
It
does look quite OK - but it´s really shallow - I had a few light
impacts on my bow and also stern and even hit my paddle on the
ground.
Then
George from the UK tried an Entry-Lunar Orbit and broke his paddle
and shortly after that one of the locals hit the stern of his boat
really hard and through that had a small wound on his thigh.
After
that I paddled very carefully but after like 90 minutes of paddling I
went for a loop - not even plugging the bow deep - and got a nasty
hit on the ground! So this meant I had to get the epoxy out and fix
my boat... again.
Overlook of the area where the Natural Games will be held - kayaking is only one part of a big Sports and Music Festival!
Some
of the paddlers training here I remembered from last years
worldchampionship - especially Hitomi from Japan.
She
came 2nd in last years worlds after ClaireO but I think - with
ClaireO not here - she´s the one to beat! She´s been linking moves
really nicely and her McNasties are huge! I can´t wait to see here
in the competition!
Also
George is going to be good to watch - he´s just got a unique style -
I just hope he´ll find a spare paddle soon!
After
paddling I went into the city for a short walk - Millau got a lovely
historic center!
Here
are a few impressions:
And some pics of me from Fridays first training session:
in the middle of Split Wheel
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