Whoever crosses the line is the overall winner. Whether its kayak or canoe, that's the overall winner. There aren't two overall winners.

But rugby is the overall winner in the end.

The last few days have been very hectic, but things are coming together. The entries are coming in strong and good. We're doing some small last-minute things, but the major work is done.

It's a very scenic route. It's very pretty.

It's fun, it's exciting, people come from all over the country. It's just a real fun thing to be a part of.

Things for this year seem to be, knock on wood, running smoothly. It's the weather I wish I can control.