hopefloats Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerPollock Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Boat's on car. I'm going. If it rains, it'll just be an excuse for you to practice your wet exit, 'cause you'll already be soaked . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefloats Posted June 29, 2006 Author Share Posted June 29, 2006 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! lolDid 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillian Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 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!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefloats Posted June 29, 2006 Author Share Posted June 29, 2006 at least its not just me! Thanks for sharing! I guess I'll be adding my own clumsy chapter! H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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