Day Twelve
Thursday September 21st 2006

I was a bit nervous in the morning and had to take a few deep breaths. As usual the Cape Surf team and I paddled out to surf near the pier again for an early morning session. Later on, the boys dropped me and my mom off at the contest.

The contest area waves were big and choppy (or unorganized as one may call it). I went out for a small practice session just to get used to the waves, and only got about two good waves then had to come in so I wouldn't be to exhausted for my heat. So many of the guys were getting killer set waves as I watched them in their heats. I just hoped I could do as well as them.

Finally it was time, I paddled out with the other five girls to the very outside, where as soon as the horn blew I knew all the action would start. Honk! The heat was on. I paddled for some waves and just kept getting worked, a surfer term for being pounded by waves repeatedly. Unfortunately, I only got one good wave that happened to be one of the smaller ones. I needed, at the least, one more wave to back it up and get more points to pull into third place, but it just didn't happen. I got stuck with fourth place and did not advance to the finals.

After the contest I was pretty bummed, but everyone was really encouraging about it, so I felt better. I just hope next year I can come back with fire under my board and whip those other girls behinds.  For now, I'll just have to practice and work my way up to be the best one out there with the help of my coach, family, and God. Till next time, paddle out!

Savannah Bradley

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Savannah Bradley
Day One September 10th 2006
Day Two September 11th 2006
Day Three September 12th 2006
Day Four September 13th 2006
Day Five September 14th 2006
Day Six September 15th 2006
Day Seven September 16th 2006
Day Eight September 17th 2006
Day Nine September 18th 2006
Day Ten September 19th 2006
Day Eleven September 20th 2006
Day Twelve September 21st 2006
Day Thirteen September 22nd 2006
Day Fourteen September 23rd 2006