The US team did not medal at mid-range. The South Africans placed 1st, and Germans 2nd. The team mid-range for the US was a "perfect storm" of various problems that knocked us out of contention. But Thursday gave everyone the opportunity to regroup and shoot individual at 800 and 900 meters. Friday was the long range team competition and the US team placed 2nd, just 13 points behind the South Africans. They had to change the lineup for the long range team because Richard Hoff and Dave Munch both got sick, so Ray Hopkins stepped in. New competitor, Brice Harper, had the top score on the US team at 900! Congrats, Brice. Lee Shaver placed 2nd in the Grand Aggregate Individual. Go to www.bpsu.co.za and click on "results" for the 9th MLAIC Muzzleloading Championships to view complete results.
We made it through the whole week without rain! for which everyone was very thankful. Tonight is the banquet and award ceremony at Durbanville Hills Restaurant in Cape Town. Most of the guys have taken off today to go to Table Mountain, a Bird Park, an Ostrich Farm, and whatever else they can squeeze in before they have to be back to get ready for the banquet. We're staying at the B&B to pack for safari, clean the rifle, and have some down time to rest.
We will leave at 7 am Sunday for Kobus to take us and 5 other shooters in his van to the Karoo region. We will stay at a hunting lodge on Kobus' ranch and take day trips out to view wildlife. Can't wait!
I've updated the Africa picture album and here's the link: https://picasaweb.google.com/117681050623804397624/Africa?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCMKQqfW6p9vKFA&feat=directlink
Here are also a few pictures to look at on the blog
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| US Mid-Range Team |
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| The wind blew so hard this is all that remains of one of the shooters! |
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| US Long Range Team |
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| Superman at the Range |
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| Huge waves after a storm last night |
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