I got 9th out of 150 in my heat (35-49). My teamate got 3rd. We averaged 27.2mph for 25 miles. Our group didn't work together nearly as good as the 25-34 age group. A Colavita pro set sail with 3 to go and stayed away for the win in my heat.

I believe that the winning time for the 25-34 was 52'40" which was around 28.5mph. Their first 5 laps were just over 29mph avg. The winner is this heat (also he was the overall winner) was from Ashville, NC.

Sorry, but I can't buy that you spinted at 44mph. Robby McEwen tops out around 44mph in his sprint. I sprinted with the leaders in my heat and only hit 36mph.

It was fun. I was within arms reach of Lance.