Re: [Paddlewise] Rolling class

This didn't seem to get posted when I sent it earlier, which is good, because
some idiot sent it w/o changing the subject line...

If you've got a buddy available, use an Eskimo rescue for your failed attempts
(after your paddle float re-entry is good). That's the one wherein your you bang
on the bottom of the boat to signal and your buddy noses his/her bow as close to
your hands (which are sliding fore and aft along the gunwales to give a bigger
target) then you pull yourself up holding on to the bow. This give you practice
in keeping your head wet, hip snapping, etc. Saves time from doing all those
reentries and pumping. I'm not sure I'd trust this in real life, unless I asked
to be spotted before I got dumped.

I was having trouble rolling until I tried holding the end of the non power
blade. I have a short paddle and this gave me added leverage.  I forget the name
for that roll. Some 'L' word. Lumscvat or something. After you get the mechanics
down you can work on other rolls. When you miss them you can switch back to that
one to avoid bailing out. If you do have to exit, try a reenty roll. It's easier
than it sounds.




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