prudenceb Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Having just heard from Bob Levine, I am thrilled to report that NSPN has two newly minted FIVE STAR paddlers! Both Bob and Kevin Beckwith passed last week in Wales. Congratulations to both of them! pru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcohen Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Congratulations guys! I feel a small sense of accomplishment as one of your favorite training victims. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Congratulations gents. Well Deserved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Sylvester Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 well done, congratulations to you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 While some view the 5Star Award as some adrenaline-junkie super-macho ego trip of being able to paddle in stupid crazy stuff, it is so much more about being able to keep your head on straight and think clearly when things get really challenging. This requires a serious commitment to long-term development of ones personal paddling skills, along with highly effective group management skills, neither of which come easily. Bob and Kevin (and many others) have worked extremely hard to reach this goal, and they should be proud to have reached this achievement. Kudos to both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy Hill Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Wonderful news! Congratulations, Bob an Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverseyourself Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Great news! Congratulations! Very much deserved! Looking forward to learning more from you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Bob and Kevin, congratulations to both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) Thank you for the congratulations. A few years back, Dave Corbin passed and posted the following statement that I agree with - especially the last bit. I'm happy to assist 5* aspirants. Getting to 5 Star does in fact take a lot of focus and dedication, but it is in my opinion very achievable. When I started on the path 3 years ago it was clear I had a lot of work to do. I got there though, and if it's something that appeals to you, you should give yourself a chance. If I can be of any help, please don't hesitate to reach out. Bob Edited May 25, 2016 by rylevine typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcotton Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Congratulations to you both! You've both been very generous in sharing your skills and knowledge and paying it forward. Hooray for you two! Janice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billvoss Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Congratulations to both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Allen Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Congrats to all, including Little Tim (Gleason) of RICKA, who paddles out of Gloucester some times. As a maybe gonna do this sometime soonish, what was the hardest part during the assessment? best Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Anderson Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Congratulations! You guys are an inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintail Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Bravo, both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 2 hours ago, Phil Allen said: Congrats to all, including Little Tim (Gleason) of RICKA, who paddles out of Gloucester some times. As a maybe gonna do this sometime soonish, what was the hardest part during the assessment? best Phil Hi Phil, I think for me the hardest part was the night nav. In the spring sunset is at 9:30 or so in Wales, so the night nav was late after a day of on-water assessment and an on-paper navigation exercise (which was interesting but a little tricky). In addition to unavoidable late-night scheduling, it was just miserable weather - cloudy, driving rain, and high winds. Earlier in the week we had paddled large sections of the north Pembrokeshire coast in a series of perfect training paddles designed by John and Nige. During those sessions, I must admit to carefully keeping track of headlands, coves, shore topography, and unusual features trying to get a visual for the night nav. As it turns out, the night nav was along one section we had not covered! This was not purposeful, but just due to conditions and logistics of the paddle. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) "As it turns out, the night nav was along one section we had not covered! This was not purposeful, but just due to conditions and logistics of the paddle. " Hmmm. Maybe, but my suspicious mind believes reading this quote will bring a wry smile to the bearded gnome of Boothbay. Ed Lawson Edited May 25, 2016 by EEL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I'm pleased as punch for you both, Bob and Kevin. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallen Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Congrats! I am so happy for both of you, and Tim Gleason, too. I know how hard you worked to get to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHuth Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Congratulations! And, thanks for passing on some of the details of the assessment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Great job well done to all! Kudos Bob, Kevin and Tim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave M. Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Congrats gentleman. Well deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glad Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 That is awesome, gentlemen! A huge achievement and a lot of hard work. Congratulations! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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