Ooh, it's Quiet Out Here

That picture of Ruby even scared Ruby out of paddling this week - the few of us who were around felt a bit like this guy this week.

A quick welcome to Ernest van Riet. He comes from a long line of fine Afrikaans men who also happen to quite like a short paddle down the Berg River. A little more on Ernest's invitation later.

Anyway, Rich got a bee in his bonnet this week and made our normally acceptable 10 km Hout Bay Tuesday Time Trial into a 16km beast. I am going to claim the first back to the beach hotspot and gloss over the fact that this may have resulted in a spectacular blow later on. Solomon was playing with us and it ended up Solomon, Farrel, Shaun Butler in a double and then me.

Thursday was a little quieter than last week with the only Needle Participant on the starting line being Daniel (although he was somewhat absent from the finish line - just saying).

The Langebaan race had perfect conditions with a nice stiff North Wester helping us home. I must admit that I do enjoy Langebaan as a race destination and lunch at Pearly's afterwards is not a horrible way to spend the afternoon. At this point I must mention that Mr van Riet suffered his one and only defeat against yours truly in the last 3 years (thereby earning his place in the Needle :) ) Ernest, you get to nominate someone who you would really prefer doesn't beat you as your Needle Match

No race next weekend but there is a Cape Point Qualifier at Fish Hoek at 6am on Sunday morning for those who believe in self flagellation.

Updated results here