Ruth’s World Cup Update

By Ruth Gordon

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Ruth’s World Cup Top Ten

I started writing stories and personal accounts but the reality is you, the reader, only want to hear the good stuff. So to sum up three events and the past three weeks I’ll leave you with three top ten lists:

World Cup #1 The Ottawa River, ON
10. At least one full day of sunshine
9. Water, water, water
8. Great wave
7. Lots of practice
6. Junior women’s competition saw amazing rides that had the women shaking in their shoes
5. WT karaoke
4. River lunch
3. Dog runs – nice work Hurley
2. Hometown cheering squad
1. Finally, the shortest line of the season

World Cup #2 The Black River, NY
10. Welcome to USA – super sized all around
9. Great option for a back-up feature – Hole Bros rocked!
8. Laundry mat in walking distance
7. A break in the clouds and SUN!
6. Fusion TV – for taking our sport to the people
5. Live music
4. Shopping: I think I went to the mall everyday
3. Dudes in suits: opening and closing ceremonies
2. Facilities at Hudson River Outfitters
1. Learning to air loop and air wheel

World Cup #3 Rock Island, TN
10. A break from the schedule: the perfect opportunity to enjoy other rivers
9. Welcome back to summer
8. JK demo (check out the photos)
7. Free food every night
6. Free Alcohol at the wicked party: explain to me why you steal free booze?
5. An amazing party – free food, free booze, free party accessories: cowboy hat anyone?
4. Elvis impersonator
3. Rock Island State Park – Great beach, great camping and beautiful cabins
2. TVA – thanks for the water
1. My new blanket!