Canada 2010The teams have a chance on a day before the event to train and get used to the local conditions at the venue.
Canada 2010Mags has a lot of experience of drumming and knows the race start routines and how and when to call for the extra power that may be needed.
Canada 2010Paddling out to the race start is another opportunity to loosen up and get mentally focused.
Canada 2010Paddlers have to keep focused on the race strategy in spite of what is happening around them.