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I was wondering if people are still going to the lake session today inspite of the threat of thunderstorms...

I'll be there if others will be!

Heidi

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My tally is growing!...

During the Karen Knight class I did two intentionally & assisted and one unintentionally & obviously unassisted! Then I did one last night with some hesitation....But didn't inhale lake water this time!

The truth is, once I'm already wet, I'm more confident with practicing other manuevers, like edging, etc. I should just get it over with right off the bat, its just that it just doesn't seem logical to capsize intentionally. Seriously need to just get over it! lol

Did a couple t-rescues too. My only complaint there is that you end up sticking your butt in your "hero's" face for a minute.

Sadly, learning kayaking stuff isn't always a graceful thing! :)

Heidi

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Heidi that's awesome!!! Keep it going!!! Each time you do a wet exit try to keep yourself relaxed , tap the bottom of your boat, or even do a quick recital of the alphabet in your head - it surprisingly doesn't take long . . . this will get you really comfortable, so for those times when you're not expecting to go over, you'll be totally prepared! :)

Oh yes, and this sport can definitely not be the most graceful when you're out of your boat :) I remember trying on a dry suit for the first time up in Kittery Trading Post in front of someone, eh hem, that I was trying to look presentable for ;) By the time I was trying to get the damn thing off, I was a sweaty mess half in and half caught in latex gaskets missing more than a few strands of hair, writhing around on the damn floor of KTP, with my now significant other laughing his as* off at me . . . it's the first of many embarrassing kayaking stories!!!!

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at least its not just me! Thanks for sharing! I guess I'll be adding my own clumsy chapter! :)

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