April 20, 2004 ~ a message from John Pinyerd, USA Canoe Kayak Wildwater Committee Chairman
Donnie Hudspeth and his team put on a terrific race venue this past weekend. With organized team events
(like dinner at the Ramp Festival) and a awards banquet/luncheon, it reminded me of the hospitality we
received in Kernville last year. Look for additional results and articles over the next few days at
www.gauleyrace.com and on
www.usawildwater.com
Congratulations to our winners, and everyone who participated in the races as
well.
Here are
the results and the 2004 USA Wildwater Team (Europe Team in parentheses):
K1
1. Geoff Calhoun (Worlds and all World Cups)
2. Chris Hipgrave (World Cups)
3. Shaun Smith (Worlds)
4. Jess Whittemore (Worlds)
5. Middy Tilghman (qualified in France, racing Worlds and all World Cups)
6. Tyler Dyer
7. Lincoln Williams (World Cups)
8. Bern Collins
9. Rob Murphy
K1 JR
1. Geoff Calhoun (Jr Worlds?)
K1W
1. Chara Whittemore (Worlds)
2. Emily Stein (World Cups ?)
3. Amy Walter
4. Anne Connelly (World Cups)
5. Kristin Beck (Worlds and all World Cups)
K1W JR
1. Emily Stein (Jr. Worlds)
C1
1. Tom Weir (Worlds and all World Cups)
2. John Pinyerd
3. Bob Bofinger (Worlds)
4. Mike Beck (Worlds and all World Cups)
5. Ed Gordon
There are some excellent pictures of the event that can be viewed/purchased at:
http://www.leisuresportsphoto.com/mp_client/pictures.asp?pagenum=1&action=viewphotos&size=&bypass=&eventid=2131&eventgroup=no
Please also note that this leaves the following slots open for the Junior Worlds
Team
(to be
filled from the Western Jr. Team Trails in CO in June):
K-1 ~ 3-4 boats (Geoff Calhoun will declare his intentions PRIOR to Western
trials)
K-1W ~ 3 boats
C-1 ~ 4 boats
C-2 ~ 4 boats
Thanks again to Donnie and the great group of volunteers!
