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[haywitch]

Link to race grid:

http://www.ubcboathouse.com/dragonboat.html

Good luck to all paddlers!!

[BernMan]

WOW!!! 19 teams!!! Whoooo hooooo! Didn't they used to have more teams in the past? Is the Harrison one interfering with respect to turnout? I think Harrison has 48 this year according to the race grid.

[chopsticks]

FCRCC B, False Creek Women and the Master's of D'Zone will all be there as well as this is now a sanctioned event.

as of last night, i'm told they pulled that and aren't wanting to be sanctioned anymore....  too much work for them or something like that

If FCRCC B and Master's of D'Zone are pulled out... I see False Creek Women is in the racegrid, is this an error?  Richmond Festival organizers shouldn't say they will do something and then change their minds last minute - no wonder there's only 19 teams.

[Special K]

Richmond is a go for the sanctioned event, so you will see FCRCC mixed, women and the Master's team on Saturday.

Brenda is FCRCC mixed and Louise is Master's on the grid.

[rightarm]

i think the damage this festival took to its reputation 2 years ago (the finish line fiasco) probably sent a lot of teams in harrisons direction last year, which despite the elements best attempts to turn it into a gong show, was a great festival, so yeah... its probably still carrying most of the crews while richmond needs to build back up.

[coach]

What does it mean that they're sanctioned, or not sanctioned, can someone explain it to me?

[Colossus]

being sanctioned means its a qualifying event for the national club crews/club crew world championship qualifiers in calgary.  they check rosters and id for teams who are entered/duking it out to get the western team's slot in Penang next summer.  teams need to attend/race in two qualifying events (sanctioned events) with same rosters to be eligable.  there are 4 changes allowed to a roster between the first roster check and the qualifiers, 8 changes between qualifying and the CCWCs. 

[glowing_ice]

it's my first time ever doing richmond and this year's festival wasn't too bad.  from the comments i heard it was much improved from previous years.  the racing obviously cannot compare to other races where the conditions are much more favourable... but for a river race it was well run this year.

the brand new UBC rowing facility probably added to the flavour of the day... that rowing centre kicks ass!  you could stand on the balcony and watch the races clearly.  imagine if false creek had a facility like that.  those sheds that housed the row boats were HUGE.  like three big mechanic's garage... i'm so jealous... 

[Special K]

I enjoyed the Richmond Festival, had my doubts as previous years had not been reported with the best comments. This was my first experience and I have the following kudos:

1. boats -  great, no complaints
2. venue -  fabulous, beer and burgers! And what a view! Best clubhouse around bar none.
3. organizers - great, races ran on time, no re-races
4. horn - loved the horn at the end of the race, just like outrigger.

However the course should have lane markers at the start and down the course. Hopefully something to consider for future festivals.

That's about if from me, it was a nice short, casual event. Nicely done GO.

Now if you could just get rid of that current 

[vicpaddler]

     Sounds like a well run festival this year, kudos for cleaning it up over previous years. Now that all that is out of the way, how won?? LOL Results??

[IronGiant]

Congrats and thanks to GO and the UBC Boathouse crew and volunteers for a nice, simple festival. Simple is so very good. Great course in tidal current, good boats, excellent venue with real facilities, greatest beer room, friendly staff and volunteers, mix of Island and local teams. Nice touch to arrange for the rain to hold off, too.

Lots of capacity for another 20 teams without much impact ... so here's to your formula for 2008.

Hats off to Richmond Centre Dragoneers for the well-deserved team spirit award ... and for the beer to fill the top placing Richmond team cup ... you can try to get it back next year. We'll fix the leak and tuck some extra beer tanks in the base.

[IronGiant]

Results ... I believe FCRCC Mixed (unconfirmed - sorry, was shamefully glowing with beer and patting team's back for the richmond cup during medal presentations).

A smattering throughout the day:
Heat 3 - Nusa'Lon Dragons 1:48.0 | Kindred Spirit 2:06.6 | Ritchie Bros. 1:55.3 | Rmd Centre 1:58.2
Semi 1 - GPRC United 1:46.7 | Flying Butts 2:01.5 | O2P 2:08.4 | FCRCC 1:33.3
Semi 2 - Fraser Dragons 2:14.2 | FC Masters 1:31.1 | Ritchie Bros. 2:04.0 | Angels Abreast 2:32.8
C Final - VanCity Thunder 1:59.6 | Rmd Centre 2:07.3 | Ritchie Bros. 2:05.6 | O2P 2:00.6

[charger]

OK, it seems most of the talk is about Harrison (for good reason) but I wanted to acknowledge the very well run Richmond Festival from this past weekend. Sure it was lightly attended and had a bit of down-home feel (esp. the crazy starts against the current - 10 strokes to get back to the original start line), but the organizers were completely great, the weather held off for the most part (thanks again Iron Giant for giving us shelter from the storm - your hospitality alone earned you the highly coveted Richmond Cup), and the races were spirited and hardfought. And then the chance to watch two of the best teams in the world fight it out in the final race from THE BEST INDOOR BEER GARDEN out there for any sport was a complete bonus. (IG - you're right; FCRCC won a tightly contested race by about a third of a boat - haven't seen official results yet). As was the short drive and being home by 5:00.

Yes, winning your final race helps alot, but overall it was one of my favrorite dragon boat days ever. Great job GO, and great facility UBC.   

[And why there are two Festivals on the same day is beyond me. Especially when I'm sure there are teams that could (& should) consider doing both]

[Nemo]

anyone know where the real results are posted ?

[IronGiant]

I just emailed UBC Boathouse and GO to see if they can post them soon or send them along. Someone could make a lot of money working Alcan and other festivals with a note pad or digital camera just collecting results ...