On Sunday, the calm water continued at the Footstock event. The result was many long runs full of complete eights including a record 13.75 eights in a run between Jon Debelak and Marc Donahue. Because of the double elimination nature of the event, the two would compete again after Marc beat Paul Stokes in the consolation bracket. Jon won again to take the Open.
One of the best runs, if not the best one, was the woman's championship duel. Sophia Miljevich's opponent, Ella Miljevich, went down and a fraction of a second later Sophia washed up her face in triumph.
Of the 5 boats, one had some sort of engine problem that kept it out all weekend. Another hit a ski or something, but the remaining 3 (plus the 3 drivers and 6+ judges, thanks guys!) kept the water busy and the crowd entertained.
Due to the long runs, the award/exhausted camera battery ceremony was held just before sunset on Sunday.
You would think at this point in the calendar that Summer would be winding down. And you'd be wrong. The days continue to touch the 80°F mark, the water is warm-ish, and the sun will burn the un-buttered. It will end someday, but in the meantime, superglue the holes in your feet, pound an energy drink or two, and take your tan to the lake and dive in.
-Nemo, your guide to Summer Fun and Exhaustion
