To get the ball rolling, here are my top 5 predictions;
1)
CIBC Imperial Dragons If I'm watching the correct team Saturday mornings, they look good. Don't say I didn't warn you.
2)
One West It's probably against my better judgement but I'm putting them in second position for a 200m race.
3)
Gorging Dragons I'm sorry you had to wake up so early to catch the ferry to come in third spot..but i hope the weather's was nice.
4)
FCRCC HP New crop of elite paddlers. They will need more time to gel.
Correction: 5)
FCRCC Senior A I think I had a brain freeze, not sure how I forgot about this team. J-Web has been working this team hard.
5) Dragonheart Beat (This spots up for grabs) If they didn't dilute themselves too much, one of their teams will take fifth spot/ Sorry Beat...too much power and experience on the FCRCC Senior A team.
Here are my other possible fifth place finishers;
Ares: They are a fast sprint team.
Masters of DZone: There was a lot of joking around about this "old" team but you can't replace experience down the stretch. Much respect. Also, angrygirl will keep them all in check if they start complaining about their sore backs and achy muscles from racing the previous weekend.
Sudden Impact Black Haven't seen them this year but I heard they are working hard towards nationals.
To all, have a great day of racing and go prove me wrong. The knockout is a fun race format.
Also a quick note to all out of town teams..California, Arizona, Portland, etc...you guyz better bring it this year...the Creek is full of paddlers training for this year's nationals and worlds. Bring your best...it's not going to be easy at the big show in June. The top three five teams could all be from the creek this year.
