Strong SE winds and heavy rain made we wonder if we were going to get out at all. We got an invite to go for a paddle with another sea kayaking group but decided to practice our strokes instead in the shelter of Dunmore. Hopefully there will be more opportunities to meet up and plenty time to paddle in a straight line after the level 3! We tried all the techniques we have being practicing but this time with an extended paddle grip and what a difference it makes. You can lean right out on the paddle with amazing support and confidence. As Derek Hutchinson says:
"The inexperienced gain courage,
The experienced learn finesse."
I guess we got the courage bit! Paul managed to come up successfully after a roll using an extended grip (Pawlatta style) and despite being accused of pushing up from the bottom, the video footage seems to prove it to be a genuine roll. Well done Paul.
Recording the stuff on video gives us some feedback on whats going wrong. Most of us seem to be pulling down on the paddle so maybe that can be sorted by the next time.
Joe has totally embraced the high brace and can be seen in lots of the pics with ear in in or near the water.
All in all a good day had by all and Mick 'The Hoff' Cagney was our safety spotter during the failed rolling attempts.
Photos uploade to web album
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