Suz Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 We are lacking a certain intensity, Who remembers Dick Beal? Man that guy was intense. Solo, but very experienced. Let's start a new thread and let this one go. Good concepts here but they are being lost with all the other stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossjb1 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Good idea Suz. Hop over to "Bob's Kayak Camp" and people can discuss/reminisce about the old days. If some people feel that energy is missing from the Club then the we perhaps we can re-ignite. Fine with me. Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHuth Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 That workout sounds like one 4* (old BCU) I did with Mark Schoon. Actually, it was very helpful to have someone throwing all sorts of crazy loops at me. "OK, backpaddle into that slot" (where swells were going up and down 4 feet) "OK, now you [other paddler] - backpaddle into that slot" "Now, capsize and wet exit" (to the other paddler) - "put a tow line on and pull him out while he's hanging onto the kayak..." (once out..) "now pretend he has a dislocated shoulder and do the appropriate rescue..." etc etc....all day long It was kind of taxing, but by the end of the day, I felt like I'd really gotten some confidence. It all depends on where you are on your skills, but getting pushed with a good instructor in conditions is one of the best ways to improve. You just have to be able to take criticism and be willing to push yourself in order to learn. Shawna Franklin had us doing T rescues in swells in about 30 seconds - not bad, and a great idea for cold water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn and Mikael Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I just heard about this sad sad story today. Our thoughts go to the family. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Kayaker body found. http://wbztv.com/local/missing.kayaker.new.2.988276.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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