Race Day Wednesday

My name is Hannah and I'm a 15 year old girl lucky enough to live close to the Ottawa River. I started paddling only a year ago with a program here at Wilderness Tours. This spring I got my whitewater roll, permitting me to sign up for OKS Keeners. I am passionate about paddling, and I'm in the perfect place to do it.
Today wasn't a normal day on the water... To begin the day at 7:30, we did yoga on the front lawn, and stretched out our frequently used arm and back muscles. After our warm up on the water, I ran McCoys  rapid for the very first time. We're lucky enough to have that rapid right in our front yard. Around 11:00 o'clock we began to head down river to race at two of the bigger rapids; Norman's and Colosseum. We did the two races in groups of four, both of which were filled with flipping kayaks and great carnage. Despite my placing last in both races, I had an excellent time as did everyone else. Hopefully I'll place better next wednesday!

All of us Keeners have smiles on our faces, thinking about how this is only day three, and theres plenty more fun and learning to be had. We've all learned so much only in these three days, and its amazing to see everyone improving so quickly. Every day seems  to be getting more and more exciting! 

                         

                                  ~ Hannah