Bloody Knuckles

Cool video of the Jackson Dynamic Duo. Check it out.
http://www.jacksonkayak.com/kayaks/product.cfm?product=dynamicduo

Awesome turnout for the first event of 2009. The weather was chilly and we had a bit of rain, but that did not deter the Richmond boaters from showing up in masses.
We had a total of 25 racers, which proves to me that Richmond is an awesome place to paddle. I big thanks goes out to all that showed up to race and to my top notch crew of volunteers (Neill, Jed, Ross, Russ, Daniel) you guys rock. Thanks Jeff for the pics, they turned out great.

Results:

1. Chris Hull 17:35 Wavehopper
2. Patrick Griffin 17:45 Longboat
3. Todd Craft 17:50 Longboat
4. Greg Hawkins 18:20 Wavehopper
5. Van Nall 18:35 Longboat
6. Max Posner 18:50 Longboat
7. Dave Gunn 19:00 Longboat
8. Justin Harris 19:20 Longboat
9. Scott Keaton 20:05 Longboat
10. Mike Elsed 20:15 OC1
11. Mike Dowell 20:22 Longboat
12. Josh Evans 20:35 Creekboat
13. Sam Keaton 21:05 Longboat
14. Rich Prado 21:55 Creekboat
15. Brandon Nutter 22:12 Creekboat
16. Chris Craft 22:19 Womens longboat
17. Chris Woodson 22:55 Playboat
18. Shawn Creasey 23:28 Creekboat
19. Sejal Kinker 27:55 Womens playboat
19. Sophie Smith 27:55 Womens playboat
20. Wade Kinker 28:05 Handpaddles
21. Jeff Smith 28:06 Playboat
22. Derek Keaton 28:50 Handpaddles

23. Mark Pizzini too much playboating
24. Shawn Alexander too much playboating

Great time at the Webster Springs festival. A bit chilly camping at night, but well worth it for the great daytime temps and awesome water levels.
Saturday my buddy Pat and I ran the Back fork of the Elk at 6.5 with a great group from PA. This was a pfd for everyone in the group which really added a level of excitement to the trip. The back fork is a fantastic run lots of waterfalls and beautiful scenery.
Sunday we hit the Middle Cranberry with Seth Chappelle and his buddy. Once again no one had made the run before. We had a blast with warm temps and good water.