Re: [Paddlewise] eskimo roll

Dana-
It took a little over one year for me to learn how to do a screw roll- 12
months without an instructor and one pool session last February with an
excellent instructor (Gabriel Romeu are you listening?). During those 12
months I went to 2 open pool sessions (without instructor), and worked on a
roll during about 6 sessions in a lake. OK- so I'm stubborn, but the videos
make it look so easy. I worked up to a serviceable Pawlata  roll and
sculling brace but couldn't even begin to figure out the screw roll. I had
all the pieces I need for a roll. Gabriel helped put all the pieces together
for me. 
Last weekend after watching me practice my rolls, my wife decided she wanted
to learn how to roll her kayak (side note- big mistake). She was OK with her
head under the water while holding my hands. And she said she was OK with
the idea of letting go of my hands for a few seconds. But I don't think she
was ready for what it was going to feel like. The second I let go of her
hands she panicked. My wife is an excellent swimmer, SCUBA dives, and is
usually very comfortable in the water. Maybe next time I'll bring her SCUBA
mask- and a qualified instructor.

WesT 

 
          

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