Skills & Training 2014
- kayakerjnj
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Skills & Training 2014
Greetings All,
Our First Thursday Night Skills Session is set for May 29, 2014.
We've been doing these sessions for many years now. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to take advantage of them. The more proficient you are, the safer and more enjoyable your days on the water will be.
We’ll be conducting these at Camp Kiwanee in Hanson.
They start around 5:30 PM, and last until dark or sufficiently water logged Some of our regulars will likely be there early, so if you can get out early, you’ll have some company.
As always we recommend the use of cold water attire for the first few sessions, just in case the water is still cool. We recommend bringing some nose plugs or a mask for immersion practice. Your sinuses will appreciate them after the first dunk or two.
These gatherings are casual, fun, completely flexible sessions; Everyone can work on what they wish to, either alone or with the help of some the many skilled and talented people that have become regulars over the years.
Practice your paddle strokes, self / assisted rescues, work on that high brace, and for those who enjoy getting wet, learning to roll might be fun for you too!
This is our club's way of “paying it forward”, to offer to all of our members and fellow paddling enthusiasts a chance to become better paddlers a midst a fun group of people who truly enjoy being on the water
We're looking forward to a great season ahead! Join us!
Here's the location in Hanson https://goo.gl/maps/3VUQ1
Our First Thursday Night Skills Session is set for May 29, 2014.
We've been doing these sessions for many years now. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to take advantage of them. The more proficient you are, the safer and more enjoyable your days on the water will be.
We’ll be conducting these at Camp Kiwanee in Hanson.
They start around 5:30 PM, and last until dark or sufficiently water logged Some of our regulars will likely be there early, so if you can get out early, you’ll have some company.
As always we recommend the use of cold water attire for the first few sessions, just in case the water is still cool. We recommend bringing some nose plugs or a mask for immersion practice. Your sinuses will appreciate them after the first dunk or two.
These gatherings are casual, fun, completely flexible sessions; Everyone can work on what they wish to, either alone or with the help of some the many skilled and talented people that have become regulars over the years.
Practice your paddle strokes, self / assisted rescues, work on that high brace, and for those who enjoy getting wet, learning to roll might be fun for you too!
This is our club's way of “paying it forward”, to offer to all of our members and fellow paddling enthusiasts a chance to become better paddlers a midst a fun group of people who truly enjoy being on the water
We're looking forward to a great season ahead! Join us!
Here's the location in Hanson https://goo.gl/maps/3VUQ1
Last edited by kayakerjnj on Thu May 29, 2014 1:07 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Paddle with a big smile, its contagious
Jordan
Jordan
Re: Skills & Training 2014
I'll be there for sure, so looking forward to getting out.
- kayakerjnj
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Re: Skills & Training 2014
Greetings all,
Looks like we'll get a decent day for the first night of skills. It will likely be cool in the water, so plan your attire accordingly.
Dry tops work best for those who have them.
Nose plugs or masks keep the sinuses happy in the fresh water
Please post if you're coming and or attending PPR.
See you tomorrow!
Looks like we'll get a decent day for the first night of skills. It will likely be cool in the water, so plan your attire accordingly.
Dry tops work best for those who have them.
Nose plugs or masks keep the sinuses happy in the fresh water
Please post if you're coming and or attending PPR.
See you tomorrow!
Paddle with a big smile, its contagious
Jordan
Jordan
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Hi. I plan on being there for skills. don't know about PPR.
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Liquid Logic - Stingray 125 Red/Red
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I plan to be there for both and already have two boats loaded on my truck so I can get there as early as possible after work. Thanks for the reminder about a mask and nose plugs - gotta see where I put the stuff I was using at the pool sessions.
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I plan on being there. I might not make it until 6ish but I'm going. I don't have a dry top but I have a farmer John wet suit. Can't make PPR tonight.
Looking forward to it!
Looking forward to it!
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Jordan,
FYI, Your link in the first post to "the location in Hanson" does not work.
FYI, Your link in the first post to "the location in Hanson" does not work.
KR
- kayakerjnj
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Ken R wrote:Jordan,
FYI, Your link in the first post to "the location in Hanson" does not work.
Thank you!
Fixed
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Jordan
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Re: Skills & Training 2014
I'm in for both. Looking forward to trying my Cetus after Norm foamed out the cock pit!
Bea
Proud foster mother of Athena (P&H Cetus LV turquoise-white)
Proud foster mother of Athena (P&H Cetus LV turquoise-white)
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I'll be working a little late today, its the price I have to pay for taking a six day weekend.
I plan on being there for PPR but will miss the skills session.
I plan on being there for PPR but will miss the skills session.
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I tried videotaping a few rolls last night. The results were less than spectacular, but you're at work this morning with nothing better to do, so here's what I've got.
Turns out that the slow motion effect only lasts for sixty seconds. With my rolls, that expired before I did the first one, so I've got no slo-mo. Jordan got his first roll done in time, so it looks kinda cool. But time expired and the second one is normal speed.
Also, the camera didn't adjust for the lower light once underwater, so you can barely see us. I'll read the camera manual a little more closely and see if I can resolve these.
Here's Jordan's rolls:
And my rolls, with no slow motion
Turns out that the slow motion effect only lasts for sixty seconds. With my rolls, that expired before I did the first one, so I've got no slo-mo. Jordan got his first roll done in time, so it looks kinda cool. But time expired and the second one is normal speed.
Also, the camera didn't adjust for the lower light once underwater, so you can barely see us. I'll read the camera manual a little more closely and see if I can resolve these.
Here's Jordan's rolls:
And my rolls, with no slow motion
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love the roll video. I didnt' have the courage to plunge into the drink!
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is anyone planning on going to Hanson tomorrow night? Weather doesn't look great so I'm not sure if folks are going
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I'm going if the rain holds off. I need all the skills I can get. LOL.
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Liquid Logic - Stingray 125 Red/Red
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I'm planning on going as well.
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I am planning to be there and have boats on my truck already so I can go there straight from work. Hope to be there by about 4:30 if traffic cooperates.
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I will be there.
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I'll be there.
Bea
Proud foster mother of Athena (P&H Cetus LV turquoise-white)
Proud foster mother of Athena (P&H Cetus LV turquoise-white)
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I'll be there.
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I'll be there too, hoping for 6pm traffic depending.
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I gave up on the camera's high-speed mode and just went normal. It now adjusts for the darker underwater light, but I don't get the silky slow motion. Oh well.
1.9 rolls:
1.9 rolls:
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for slow motion try http://www.youtubeslow.com/
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Who's going to skills session tonight. And is it Hanson or Hingham???
Sandy
Sandy
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No skills tonight. Tonight is the Hingham Harbor trip.
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Thanks. Is the Hingham harbor trip open to join? I don't see it posted with the upcoming trips.
Sandy
Sandy
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It is listed under general discussion and is open to anyone. Show up by 6. Some will get there early and do a pre-paddle paddle.
P&H Cetus HV
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Am I right- is it Hanson this Thursday 6/26?
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Ken, Me to! I will hopefully be trying wet exit and self rescue.
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Liquid Logic - Stingray 125 Red/Red
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Ola! FYI, for those who have NOT been to Hanson Pond this season, we were there last Saturday and the water was very pleasant for rolling, etc. Also, thru Amazon Marketplace we picked up a bunch of Cottonmouth nose clips, good price, free freight. Cheers, S
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