World Cup Strawpedo

I was very excited to see the first round of the World Cup Strawpedo in Sloanes on Sunday night.

The line ups were impressive as Great Britain took on USA in a two leg race. The fours comprised:

USA
Morgan (Headband) - Brownstone(Nr Washington), Maryland, USA
Mike (Morgan's Mate) - Denver, Colorado, USA
Matt (Martina's Man) - Houston, Texas, USA
Will (A&S Police BC) - Bristol, England (but holder of dual passport!)

GB
Rus (Red) - Bristol, England
Dom (Northern) - Bristol, England
Rob (Shiny) - Bristol, England
Steve (Hairy in places, not so hairy in others) - Bristol, England

Both teams went off well, with GB taking a swift lead. Then the GB 2 man caught a terrible crab, and got his straw stuck in the neck of the bottle. There were calls of dispair from the onlookers, as USA powered their way past GB.

Round the turn both teams were smooth, with Rob Parker coming through with a swift 2nd bottle to produce a finish that compared to Athens. GB just about took it on the line, but an appeal came from USA referring to the crab.

The umpire ajudged a re-row was necessary.

With a USA selected sub, Team GB powered to victory at the second attempt. Britannia rule the beers.

Please contact Steve if you feel there may be a nation ready to challenge the crown!