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| NK delicately removes the icy seat cover with her hardy Werner blades. |
A welcome return to the pool and an hour's session of full on rolling and bracing. With the limitation on time, the pressure to achieve one's goals is tangible - even if it is only to re-visit and consolidate and be able to finish with the confirmation that what was achieved last summer is still in place.
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| decisions, decisions... |
Butterfly and static braces were still OK and the bat roll was in place. I managed only a couple of norsaq rolls. Good job I still have the evidence I can do it - need to study the videos again.
A nice shallow sandy beach to start on too, with warmish water would be nice..
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| NK takes a break after a period of blocked practice. |
Because we are all trying to make the best of the opportunity of being in the pool the reciprocal feedback is limited too - it would be good to just have a coach on hand to video us and observe.
Perhaps something for next time.
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| Ansgar coaches hand rolls in a sea boat. |
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| Sea boats returned outdoors steam in the freezing air. |
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| The boats visit St Magnus Cathedral. |
After the session a coffee and a few ideas for trips for next year, boat wish lists and ideas for Paddle Orkney '11 were discussed.
I like the 'most original roll' competition idea - inspired by Gnarlydog and friends!
I'm wondering about a camera on a tripod under the water or maybe camera on bow. Dunno how to switch it on and off though.
ReplyDeleteI bash it with my paddle and then edit that bit out - should be easier in the pool with folks about though.
ReplyDeleteMckyk, I find taking video footage of a rolling session a very good learning tool.
ReplyDeleteIn my head I think my rolls are OK until I see what I really do on film.
I can pick up a few mistakes and aim to correct them next time I am in the water.
Occasionally we review the footage immediately after the roll, if something doesn't work.
Seeing myself rolling and self critique works for my skills.
And I wondered why you needed a replacement camera! My button is quite small but I might experiment in the house this afternoon!
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