[CKF Info] First Kayak-Polo Competition

[Rafael en prodigy]

We had our first Kayak-Polo competition in Querétaro today. Seems like this
will become a very popular sport.

 

We  had 12 competitors. As first timers we placed our own simple rules.
Three players per side in equal kayaks. All Delfin.

4  groups of three contestants. Two 10 minute periods with 5 minutes rest.
Exhausting exercise.

 

It was a lot of fun. I was lucky to be among the winning team. Teams were
chosen at random. Ball could be kept  no more than 10 seconds. It could be
passed by hand or with the paddle, not very easy. 

 

We started very politely and ended up pushing, pulling, knocking on the
other kayak, etc. Nobody capsized in the 80 minutes competition. We still
lack malice. 

 

We’ll continue to practice since it gives you a lot of boat control and
strengthens the muscles needed for waves and ww handling. 

 

A guy was hit with the boat bow on his back and he is still  sore, so we
need to check on safety, protections, and rules to avoid accidents.

 

We’ll check on competition rules and try to play by them so that eventually
we’ll be able to compete elsewhere.

 

It was a fun day.

 

Best Regards,

Rafael

Mexico

www.mayanseas.com

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