Right. Here's the thing! In previous Challenges, everyone that took part seemed to be ultra competetive and was intent on setting the best time possible for their Challenges. This is understandable, but this year in particular, it also meant that two people were not allowed by their other 'crew mates' to row on the River Seine as they were not thought to be adequate rowers. The fact reamins that they had paid their entry fee and felt cheated.
For this reason and also regarding the question of age and infirmity of potential adapted rowers, I am looking at running the Challenge in 2012 with two categories of applicants.
One group who will be wanting to set the best time they can.
Another group rowing the course for the experience, adventure and raising money for charities.
Of course the 'best time' group may also be raising money for charities too and well done for that, but if anyone simply wants to complete the task, why should they be placed in a boat with racing snakes intent on breaking the water speed record?
What are your thoughts?
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