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Well no snow or ice today, but still

Not a lot to tell except that there was two good training sessions and some great rolling by Iain

Matlock was popular today with about three groups of kayakers making the most of the water, but undaunted Iain and Heather made the most of the day.







Oh! and a couple of videos to finish it off

[evid]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5vb_EZ0U-4[/evid]

[evid]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBKou-xIj6o[/evid]
Nice rolls Iain

There are some more sequence pics and videos here for anyone that fancies a look, sorry about the quality on some of the pics, but left the camera at home so these are from my mobile phone.

Hi Graeme, in the first vid,that was Heather turning by edging at least once and not using the paddle much?

This edging stuff, tried it in my Prospector yesterday....damn thing went in a straight line, it must be a habit of mine 'cus I always paddle heeling it over, unless that is until I hit the bubbley stuff

Cheer
Tim

Excellent thread
More of tis type of stuff please Graeme, it is fantasic to see the younger people showing off their skills

Helen, well it has become what we expect well done girl
Iain, blimey!

Nice one there Graeme, and very well done to Heather and Iain, and a little of Jammies sentiments nice to see the young demonstrating their skills, make us just wish. Thanks for sharing mate.
Regards Bill

(08-02-10 06:38 AM)Tim Wrote: [ -> ]Hi Graeme, in the first vid,that was Heather turning by edging at least once and not using the paddle much?

Yep spot on Tim, she uses her edges most of the time for turning, kayak, canoe & SWWC sometimes using a single stroke to set the boat up, other times no stroke at all!

(08-02-10 06:38 AM)Tim Wrote: [ -> ]This edging stuff, tried it in my Prospector yesterday....damn thing went in a straight line, it must be a habit of mine 'cus I always paddle heeling it over, unless that is until I hit the bubbley stuff

It can depend on the boat sometimes, some are more responsive to edging than others, but it does work

(08-02-10 08:12 AM)Jamatrad Wrote: [ -> ]Excellent thread
More of tis type of stuff please Graeme, it is fantasic to see the younger people showing off their skills

Cheers Jammy

(08-02-10 08:12 AM)Jamatrad Wrote: [ -> ]Helen, well it has become what we expect well done girl

Helen! PMSL she is only 8 places ahead of Heather in the UK rankings now

(08-02-10 08:12 AM)Jamatrad Wrote: [ -> ]Iain, blimey!

Was well impressed with Iain's rolls I think the count for the day was 7 in total everyone successful

Thanks Bill, sure we can get you doing some of this stuff

i think graemes estimations were correct for my rolling by the end i was getting exhausted but i did it all on purpose u see i was too hot and needed to cool down

(08-02-10 10:54 AM)madman iaink Wrote: [ -> ]i did it all on purpose u see i was too hot and needed to cool down

Iain as I told you going through the wave sideways cools you down enough with out having to get your hair wet or using more energy

(08-02-10 06:38 AM)Tim Wrote: [ -> ]in the first vid,that was Heather turning by edging at least once and not using the paddle much?

Tim Paddles are over rated, you should be able to put your boat where ever you want with out using your paddle, its all in your edge control and position in your boat.

(08-02-10 03:53 PM)Heather @ YC Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-02-10 06:38 AM)Tim Wrote: [ -> ]in the first vid,that was Heather turning by edging at least once and not using the paddle much?

Tim Paddles are over rated, you should be able to put your boat where ever you want with out using your paddle, its all in your edge control and position in your boat.

I do, I never use a paddle when chucking boats on cars

seriously tho' I am that used to heeling my prospector over it will be a hard habit to break. Will try in my spec boat and yak once I get them into moving water..................I suppose it would work on a wave in the sea?????

Cheers
Tim

(08-02-10 05:13 PM)Tim Wrote: [ -> ]..................I suppose it would work on a wave in the sea?????

Yes it would throw you in nicely LINE