World Cup 2 was raced in Poznan last weekend.
The Aus team competed in Toto apart from the mens 1x who I deduced was injured. I watched the replays since the weekend
.The water conditions for the final seemed quite variable perhaps a cross head
.There were quite a few notable absentees I.e Poms, Ita, US big boats
.however the racing was intense. The sincovic brothers were impressive in the 2x. They just love racing.
.As expected the 2 Aus 4's won their finals but were closely pursued. These events will be of interest moving to Lucerne and the World champs.. It would appear the opposition are closing.

In the 8’s Aus men followed a New German 8 down the course. More opposition in Lucerne will indicate what speed they have.

In the womens equiv Aus finished 3rd following the Danes & Dutch 8's.
They would appear to be off the pace; a visible absence of consistent 2k speed. With more pace coming in the likes of  Roms, Poms, China, the US. Not sure what the Kiwis are up to. Regardless they have a challenge ahead.

So the team heads to Henley Royal next week. A costly & time consuming event raced in match racing format.It is a great social event for the Pom blue bloods and Aus mums, dads and the Head master of the Kings school's entourage in Sydney who can get on the Fizz and demonstrate all thats good about the antipodes.

Some of the crews could possibly benefit by staying in Europe and train.



Buenos Noches mi amigos.

Q' arlos