Plattling is well know between freestyle paddlers as a solid playhole. It hosted a few world class events as a World Cups or World Championships in past few years. This time the first Euro Cup took the place there. It was a preliminary event before the European Championships next year. The water levels was very good. A week before it started the small flood came and secured the higher water for the event. We stayed there a weekend before and trained in the hole. We couldn't stay whole week and had to go back home. We came back Thursday night and the event started on Friday morning. I like to train before the event but this time I didn't mind. I know Plattling very well. Peter went paddle in the morning right before the competition has started. Prelims were on the plan on the Friday. I didn't stick all my moves and flushed from the hole earlier as I wanted and placed third. Peter had a bad day and didn't make the semifinal. This happen to him maybe first time after ten years…and I hope the last time as well. I think he still didn’t trust his shoulder after the surgery. So it was up to me now. It was very hot day and we spent the rest of it in the water. Not only Me and Peter love water but even our 1year old son love it! We couldn’t take him out. Evening followed with barbecue with our friends. Semifinals and finals were on Saturday. My semifinal ride was finally good and I went to the final from first place. I was happy with my rides and wished for the same one in the final. It wasn’t that good but it was enough for the first place. I am happy to start the competition’s season with gold medal in my pocket. Next step is some kayaking at home and wave training in Austria and than freestyle event in Lienz.
See you on the water. Nina
