I always watch the post-Race interviews sprinkled throughout the show for clues to the winner, and I couldn't help but noting the exuberant grins on Amy and Maya. It occurred to me that maybe they were just happy to be there, but they looked so friggin' pleased. Jim and Misti, not so much. The surfers had goofy grins, but they always look like that. Anyway, very happy with the result. Maybe they weren't a traditionally "strong" team, but they hung in there against a great field and kept their heads when it counted.
As for next season, no no no no no. Yuck.