March 31, 2003 Folfston, GA << ...If you take one of his classes, you WILL use a feathered paddle, .... And if you are paddling something other than a British heavy, ... >> Okay, how much trouble did I get myself into? I'm signed up for one of his classes, in Charleston, SC, in less than two weeks. I've got a feathered Lendal Nordkapp paddle, but my boat's a plastic Necky Zoar (the big one, not the Sport). Hmmm.....Anyone willing to FEDEX me a loaner? (Shipping pre-paid, of course.) Chuck Flanagan ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Please send replies to: Cpf3_at_Escapees.Com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
----- Original Message ----- From: <Cpflanagan3_at_aol.com> > Okay, how much trouble did I get myself into? I'm signed up for one of his > classes, in Charleston, SC, in less than two weeks. I've got a feathered > Lendal Nordkapp paddle, but my boat's a plastic Necky Zoar (the big one, not > the Sport). Chuck, I'm certainly not going to ship my Gulfstream. :-) As long as you aren't chewing gum or wearing gloves, you'll be fine. Seriously though, his class is well worth it. I have taken it twice and a friend has taken it 5 times now. No we are not slow learners------at least I don't think so. Every time you take the class, you pick up another nugget of information that allows you to finesse the strokes a little better. Yesterday we were doing a rescue practice session with our local club. The forecasted winds of less than 10 knots became a 20 knot off shore wind gusting to 25-30. The strokes I've learned from Derek's classes, really came in handy. From a motionless position, it was very difficult to turn a boat around without using an extended sweep followed by an extended reverse sweep. Boat lean became very important. Those who didn't know how to do it, really struggled when turning their boats. Enjoy the class---it really is a good one. Steve Holtzman Southern, CA. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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