A friend of mine asked me to participate on a 35km race with a kirkkovene, a sort of viking boat. Without hesitating (actually without looking what I was signing up to) I answered yes. It was the 33rd annual Pirkan soutu rowing competition in a easy going group called the second wave. The first wave was the Finnish national competition. We, the team Kölinallet with the Nalle Puh balloon, started late behind others but managed to catch many holding the fourth place for a while and being near third. I have never really rowed before and neither had most of my teammates. Somewhat unfortunately the actual race was shortened to some 29,5km in the middle of the race but it was still long enough trip taking 2 hours 49 minutes. Fun race especially in a challenge yourself -way. And I think it actually did good to my shoulders. We finished 5/12.
See detailed results here: http://www.pirkankierros.fi/Tulokset_2011SO054_1.htm
