The regatta was called Copenhagen Regatta and there were races for all possible ages and classes. I entered two races: A single scull beginner race and a double scull fitness race.
The single scull race a 1000 meter race for first time regatta-participators. It doesn't matter if you have sat in a single sculler four times (like me) or been rowing in a single scull for a whole season, as ling as you have never entered a race before. As it turned out my opponent was most likely the latter, and she absolutely kicked my arse. I mean seriously, I came over the finish line 45 seconds after her... But I really couldn't care less because I had so much fun which was the whole point in doing this! And my trainers were all very pleased with me, so I couldn't be more satisfied!
My second race, three hours after my first, was in a double sculler with my one of my very good friends from the club, who has rowed about as long as I have. This race was a fitness race, which means everybody can enter, no matter age or experience. Soooo, I got my arse kicked yet again, but actually not as hard as in the single sculler. Afterwards I was told that we were actually close at beating number 2!
All things considered I couldn't have had a better day, and I am quite certain that I will be the one kicking arse at my next regatta! And after today I am extra, extra motivated for giving all I've got at practice every time!
Until we meet again
Christine
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