Re: [Paddlewise] Eskimo roll (learning fast)

When I wanted to learn to roll I took myself out in the protected lake
one afternoon.  I started holding onto a dock and getting the feel for
the hip snap.  Then I used a inflated paddle float.  Then I think that I
used the paddle float on the paddle.  After about 15 minutes I did a
roll with just the paddle.  

It is the simplest roll that I can understand, but I don't know what it
is called.  When upside down I lean over toward the surface and reach up
with my paddle.  When the paddle is in position, perpendicular to the
boat, one end across the hull and the other near the surface to the side
I pull myself up.  It is mostly hip snap.  I finish with one paddle
buried in the water. 

I've tried to teach myself a screw roll, but have not been able to
figure out it's more complex motion.  

A week ago I was practicing up in the San Juans.  I came up on my left,
started to go over on my right, used a high brace, and dislocated my
right shoulder.  
I ended upside down with my shoulder out of joint.  I swam out and had
my friend help me relocate my shoulder, got back in my boat, paddled to
shore, and have been resting since.  I set my roll back a full year.  I
need to improve my high brace form, keeping my elbow down to protect my
shoulder.

Tom.
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