DW Day 2: The Sun Came Out!

'Now where did we put that minibus?'

After a good night's sleep, the crews were up and away this morning for the paddle from Newbury to Marlow. The sun was shining and what a difference it made to both the paddlers and the support crews! The conditions held for the whole day, and all paddlers battled throughout the day - but at least the weather did not cause more challenges than the major one of paddling 36 miles.

Alex and Chris pulling away from Dreadnought Reach

Monty and Joe enjoying the sunshine.

Will and John at Colthrop Lock.

Pitstop RHS style - eat your heart out, Jenson Button!

Ellie and Lamorna sporting new hats today.

Rhys and Errol keep up the tempo.

David and Gemma still smiling after a swim earlier in the day.

It was great to see the crews coming into Marlow, with them knowing that they are now well over halfway. Gemma's beaming smile (which was in evidence all day - well, at least when we saw her!) was enough to brighten up anyone's day!

The Longridge campsite was a quagmire (again!), but at least the parking arrangements were better than last year (not difficult, as it was a nightmare and the police threatened to stop the event).

All crews were encouraged to eat, eat and eat some more after the evident troughs in energy levels observed throughout the day. Oh, and then eat some more.

Here's hoping for more sunshine tomorrow... .

Paddlers: 70 miles
Support crew: 88 miles

CM