[Ultimately, he loses too much speed in the turn and he's not able to catch up to him fully-- although he gets close. So once Keith pulls ahead, he stays ahead, and wins their face.]
[He's laughing behind Keith as he tries to slow the boat down before it just breeches up onto the tree branches. Hey, even if he lost, he had fun, and it's clear from the way he's grinning at Keith. He flops back into the boat a bit, breathing hard and looking pleased.]