Okay, here we go. The weird winter sports are starting to trickle in to TWC Central. Here’s a great tip from reader Thomas Robert. He writes:
“Here is a true winter wetass competition sport: ice canoe
It all takes place on the great St-Lawrence River, in the region of Quebec City (French wetassing!!). There are 5 teammates per canoe: 4 rowers, and a helmsman. The concept is simple: when you’re on the water, you row, and when you get on the ice, you jump out of your canoe and start pushing through. The blocks of ice can stream down the river to a speed of up to 4-5 kt, depending on the tide, creating advantageous openings, or closing on promising paths…strategy, anticipation and physical fitness are key.
The competition is at the highest level, with over 40 teams (including 10 women-only teams) competing this year. From almost-professionnal crews, using carbon-fiber canoes, to amateurs, using old heavy fiberglass canoes.”
Soounds like fun, right? Thomas didn’t get into the apres-canoe, but I’m sure it involves something hot and highly alcoholic (at least I hope it does). Check out the website if you are ready to sign up. And just in case you are on the fence, here’s what it looks like…
“Alright, alright, I’ll get out and push…”
“Shouldn’t we throw a lemming or something in first, to check for killer whales…?”
“Oh merde! Last year that tug maniac sunk four of us, and here he comes again…”
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