10/8/09 - Olympics - Elvis versus FC

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Julian Nichols
Mon 10 Aug 2009 06:42
Up early and time to move for a rendez-vous with Elvis at the Island of Tahaa - our first proper get together (total family) since starting our respective Pacific crossings! We decided to celebrate by holding an inter-boat competition - an Olympics in fact (nearer Paralympics by the end of the day).

The first competition was to add up who had the most toys - prize to FC.
Then an introduction to the "Bernies" routine to the Elvis team - prize to FC.

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But the swimming heats (Elvis and back) soon saw Elvis begin to move ahead in the arms race. In fact the crew of FC had been lapped by the end of the swimming.

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Lots of cheering could not change the result.

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The kids Kayaking heats (held in lilo's) were a tie - strange craft to paddle i know.

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However, the adults Kayaking allowed FC to shine once more as we unveiled our hidden weapon - aka Jenny (ace Kayak specialist) who built up a significant lead with Al as power man. This lead was cemented by Joan and I... especially as we managed to take Martin and Sammy's Kayak paddle during their attempted sabotage.

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Back to the Bernies, and Martin managed one entire Bernie!

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Finally, time to unwind with spectacularly great Mojitos made by Jenny!

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Great day!