Finals Day - Sunday 7th June 2009. Merano
After the success of yesterday the day started well with the forecasted rain staying away and we were welcomed by the mountains clear from cloud and the tops lightly dusted with fresh snow.
The river level was at a similar level to Saturday afternoon (K1M Qualifications) high and moving very fast. The finals course however had been set to suit the high water levels and was considered by all to be good.
Joey was 1st off in the C1M class, Joey attached the course well but unfortunately missed gate 11 and this put him out of the running although his run other than this was good.
The girls in the K1W class were next with their Semi final runs and all tacked the course and large water well and improved on their qualifications positions. After the semi's we had Jess in 7th and into the finals with Alison 13th, Antra 15th and Ashleigh 17th.
Jaxon was next with his semi's run. His top section was great, technique failing a little down at the bottom . however he put in a fantastic effort in a strong field of paddlers.
Finals with Jess in 7th in the K1W after the semi's had a great run to finish 3rd overall and onto the podium - great.

The racing may have been over but the day was not, we left Merano for the long drive to Marseille where we arrived at 9.15pm and we were immediately fed by Myriam's parents where we all sat down for meal of spaghetti. End to a very big day.
Colin B