While the purpose of this post isn’t to discuss how to actually draft, here are some tips for making the most of your draft train that can make a big difference over a long race like Chattajack: Relax as much as possible while drafting. Find the sweet spot where it is easiest and your board is moving with the least effort, and do your best to stay there. The ability to do this improves dramatically with practice, so do your homework in training so that your drafting skills

I like to think of draft trains as either being cooperative or competitive. Cooperative trains are made up of paddlers that recognize that working together can help chew up distance, make the race go faster, and allow everyone to save energy to use in later stages of the race. Paddlers in the train share the lead pretty equally, don’t make people work to take their turn leading and will even wait for others, especially for drink and food breaks with the understanding that t

Just like last year, 14’ boards will have a piece of ‪#‎bacon‬ tape on their tail. If you’re on a 12’6 drafting a piece of bacon, don’t be surprised if the bacon sends a paddle full of water your way. (and vice versa). If you’re legit BOP, out of podium contention, clawing your way for the finish, disregard bacon and do what ya gotta do. #rules #drafting #bacontape