Wendy and Yvonne W. preparing for our first race.

THE PAPER MATES practicing paddling techniques.

Wendy gives good face

Getting ready to "kick butt"

Putting on our life vests

Settling into the boat.

Paddling to our first race. Our steersman is in yellow

Steersman positioning our boat for start of the race.
There were five other boats.

Beginning of race. We're just trying to figure out what to do.

Working hard, trust me, we improved by the third race.

Happy we completed the race. Mugging for the camera and
listening to cheers from spectators

Paddling back to the dock to rest for second race of the day

Our third race. Winners of the D division consolation final.
We beat seven other boats. Feels like we won The Kentucky Derby
(Photo: Arturo Guillen)