The Great Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Skulpture Race 2005

The Great Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Skulpture Race 2005

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For the first time in its 23-year history, a kourse korrection was required at the Great Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Skulpture Race. (See Kinetuc Universe Video Blog)

The white kaps in the bay were so foreboding Sunday morning that a konference of kourse and city officials was kwickly konvened. All konkurred to move the water segment of the kourse to the protected area at the Fort Worden State Park pier, next to the kwicksand kourse.

The stiff, chilly winds failed to deter anyone from the pre-race ceremonies, not even the BBC crew filming the event for its children's TV series, "Only in America."

After surviving the beach and water at Fort Worden, the 16 entrants endured an especially windy and More-Dismal-Than-Usual Bog churned up at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.

A stalwart krowd cheered and hooted as some teams slogged through the mud the hard way while others bribed their way down the sidelines. "Look the other way everyone, the judges are cheating!" Efra announced as Supreme Kourt reversed its motion and was lifted out of what had appeared to be a permanent restraining order of knee-deep mud." Port Townsend, Leader Newspaper (Wednesday, October 4, 2005)

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What’s So Great About Exercise?

by Donna Rae Siegfried

Experts sing its praises. New research shows us why.

Make “exercise more” a New Year resolution and you’ll be on your way to a less painful 2005. That’s because the benefits of exercise are far greater than just burning calories from a recent indulgence. In fact, exercise can reduce the inflammation of arthritis and related conditions, reduce the risk of other chronic diseases and ease pain. Four recent studies provide yet more proof of how exercise can improve your health. (more)


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Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association

The Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association (DESA) exists to enhance the quality of life for people with diabetes through exercise and physical fitness.

Goals:
1. Educate people of all ages with diabetes and their health care providers about the role of exercise in enhancing health.

2. Create opportunities for those with diabetes to participate in a broad range of recreational, sport and athletic activities.

3. Enhance self-care and self management skills among sports-minded individuals with diabetes.

4. Promote networking, support and sharing of experiences among physically active people with diabetes.

5. Improve clinical skills among health professionals working with active individuals with diabetes.

6. Provide a forum for exchanging information and access to resources and role models.

7. DESA will act as the Diabetes and Exercise experts.

History of IDAA / DESA

2005 DESA Athletic Achievement Awards