Day One of racing at the 2012 World Sprints consisted of 83 races!

Thanks to the heroic efforts of Lynds Roberts and her merry band of volunteers, these 83 races were held finished on time – actually only 7 minutes late.

Canadian teams medalled with:

• Bronze for the Master 70 Men – V12 500,
• Gold for the Senior Master Men – V12 500,
• Gold for the Golden Master Men – V12 500,
• Gold for the Master Women – V12 500 and
• Gold for the Master Men – V12 500.

Full results are online at http://www.vaaworldsprints2012.com/. Another big day tomorrow with the last V12 races, V1 500 and the beginning of the V6 500. Watch the CORA twitter feed for up to the minute results.

Opening Day greeted paddlers from around the world, in brilliant Calgary sunshine. After a morning spent practising on the reservoir, everyone moved to Heritage Park for the Paddlers Parade and the Opening Ceremonies. There was much chanting, dancing and praising for all the amazing people that have made this event happen. Team Tahiti had flight problems but we hope to see them arrive safe and sound and ready to race with everyone else tomorrow. Let the Sprints begin!

Time trials have come and gone and close to 280 paddlers attended to via for a seat on the 2012 World Sprints Team.  We are seeing our highest level of competitors, with several photo finish’s.

The standings are posted, and we are proud to announce our largest Canadian contingency of  250 paddlers.  This includes our largest junior contingency with kids from Pemberton, Penticton, Victoria, and Calgary attending.

Congratulations!  We look forward to August to cheer on our paddlers!

Team Canada Members