This Sunday our club, CKF, will be holding their annual picnic on the calm waters of Alamitos Bay. Seems long ago, but it was just last year that Craig made the crazy all night drive to come down to attend. This year Duane Strosaker is in charge of the festivities. After a couple year absence, we're having a speed rolling contest again. Now at the beginning of this year, I was just happy I was pretty confident of pulling out one roll in the ol' Lollygagger. But a few weeks ago, out rolling my Sapsucker with my friend Ken, we decided to work on our speed rolling and enter the contest. We don't harbor hopes of winning, just competing seemed a lofty enough goal. Well our practice sessions since then have been few and far between, but yesterday we went out on a warm afternoon for some practice. Both Ken and I were able to do 9 rolls only seconds past the 30 second deadline. I had tried to stop at 8, but was so dizzy I fell over and had to do my ninth and Ken said I almost made it! We were both pretty happy and wondered if in the heat of battle we'll be able to keep up this pace. Anyway, it got me thinking that speed rolling isn't a good thing to practice on your own! I'd spent the weekend out in Denver visiting my newest grandson and hadn't gotten a lot of sleep, so I already had a headache when we hit the water. Perhaps it was a bit of jet-lag, but I was a bit loopy after my nine rolls and glad someone was around just in case. I may go out solo today, but I'll take it slow and just work on form a bit. Sadly, my offside roll was totally missing yesterday. Anybody else out there have any speed rolling stories??? Mark *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
You asked for speed rolling stories. The Western Michigan Coastal Kayak Association symposium always has a speed rolling contest, open to instructors and students. A few years ago, a very great paddler, who is an Instructor Trainer Educator for the ACA and one of the best teachers/paddlers around, had a problem in the middle of his timed rolling session where he took in a bit of water as he gulped a breath of air. This lead to an instant asthma reaction (he does have asthma) and resulting loss of orientation. He was upside down for a while before he got himself out. He was wheezing and hacking water out of his lungs for the rest of the evening. No one even thought to help because it was unthinkable that this guy might need a rescue. So your caution, Mark, is right on. Stuff happens. Jim Tibensky *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 6:18 AM, Mark Sanders <sandmarks_at_ca.rr.com> wrote: > This Sunday our club, CKF, will be holding their annual picnic on the calm > waters of Alamitos Bay. Seems long ago, but it was just last year that > Craig > made the crazy all night drive to come down to attend. This year Duane > Strosaker is in charge of the festivities. After a couple year absence, > we're having a speed rolling contest again. > > That was one of the best weekends ever! Pam and I were going to try to attend this year's picnic (just horn in, ya know) but we ended up building SOF kayaks in Oregon in the rain instead. I wish I could remember whose idea *that* was. Let's see... warm weather and water and fun people plus paddling.... or work my tush off and go home each night to a 13-foot trailer that's being buffeted by storms. Well, at least I got a Coaster-ish kayak out of it. So I guess I'll pass on this year's picnic. Maybe next year. Besides, it's Mark's turn to come up here and paddle the F-1 and go for a ride on the muthah-ship. And congrats on the new grand-baby. :) Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA www.nwkayaking.net *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Well THEY say time is money, but as usual THEY lie, because while I seem to have a lot of time on my hands, I lack the funds to do a lot of things Id like to do! Your week long SOF build sounded like a lot of work, but you have a nice product to show for it. I wouldnt mind having to find space in my garage to hang an F-1! Mark -----Original Message----- So I guess I'll pass on this year's picnic. Maybe next year. Besides, it's Mark's turn to come up here and paddle the F-1 and go for a ride on the muthah-ship. And congrats on the new grand-baby. :) Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA www.nwkayaking.net <http://www.nwkayaking.net> *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 8:00 AM, Mark Sanders <sandmarks_at_ca.rr.com> wrote: > Well THEY say time is money, but as usual THEY lie, because while I seem > to have a lot of time on my hands, I lack the funds to do a lot of things > Id like to do! Your week long SOF build sounded like a lot of work, but you > have a nice product to show for it. I wouldnt mind having to find space in > my garage to hang an F-1! > I think they should have said "time OR money". Whenever I have a lot of spare time I don't have any spare money. LOL Craig *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 6:18 AM, Mark Sanders <sandmarks_at_ca.rr.com> wrote: > Anybody else out there have any speed rolling stories??? yep, have someone spotting. Friends of mine were practicing this in a pool and someone else at the pool decided to give it a try. They drifted across the pool as you might expect while rolling and took a hard one to the head on the steps. So good, fun practice, but have a spotter. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
My favorite speed rolling involves a dozen quick rolls but on open water full speed forward with two stokes between each to regain forward speed and setup for the next on-side roll. If you can do this confidently and consistently, you can take on anything (even enjoy a Nordkapp). I did this once on a hot summer day as I pulled down an inlet after a long day. I don't like rolling in open water on really hot days as my glasses steam up. Talk bout disorientation (hot then suddenly cold). Thought I was going to die... Another variation involves a pool or lake with as many rolls as you can - whilst at about roll five to seven someone in the water grabs your stern and tries to prevent you from completing your rolls. This gives a realistic feeling of what it is like to do a combat roll in difficult circumstances with a bit of exhaustions and imperfectly timed breathing going down. This is a good one for surf yakers. You ain't chilling if you ain't spilling. Doug Lloyd > This Sunday our club, CKF, will be holding their annual picnic on the calm > waters of Alamitos Bay. Seems long ago, but it was just last year that > Craig > made the crazy all night drive to come down to attend. This year Duane > Strosaker is in charge of the festivities. After a couple year absence, > we're having a speed rolling contest again. > > Now at the beginning of this year, I was just happy I was pretty confident > of pulling out one roll in the ol' Lollygagger. But a few weeks ago, out > rolling my Sapsucker with my friend Ken, we decided to work on our speed > rolling and enter the contest. We don't harbor hopes of winning, just > competing seemed a lofty enough goal. > > Well our practice sessions since then have been few and far between, but > yesterday we went out on a warm afternoon for some practice. Both Ken and > I > were able to do 9 rolls only seconds past the 30 second deadline. I had > tried to stop at 8, but was so dizzy I fell over and had to do my ninth > and > Ken said I almost made it! We were both pretty happy and wondered if in > the > heat of battle we'll be able to keep up this pace. > > Anyway, it got me thinking that speed rolling isn't a good thing to > practice > on your own! I'd spent the weekend out in Denver visiting my newest > grandson > and hadn't gotten a lot of sleep, so I already had a headache when we hit > the water. Perhaps it was a bit of jet-lag, but I was a bit loopy after my > nine rolls and glad someone was around just in case. I may go out solo > today, but I'll take it slow and just work on form a bit. Sadly, my > offside > roll was totally missing yesterday. > > Anybody else out there have any speed rolling stories??? > > Mark *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Paddlewisers, A friend and I used to sneak up from behind and tip each other over. Then one time I took it a step farther by holding his kayak upside down so he couldn't roll back up. Since then things haven't been the same between us. Duane Southern California www.rollordrown.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/ ***************************************************************************
God rest his soul! -----Original Message----- Paddlewisers, A friend and I used to sneak up from behind and tip each other over. Then one time I took it a step farther by holding his kayak upside down so he couldn't roll back up. Since then things haven't been the same between us. Duane Southern California www.rollordrown.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/ ***************************************************************************
> On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 6:18 AM, Mark Sanders <sandmarks_at_ca.rr.com> wrote: > >> Anybody else out there have any speed rolling stories??? > About five years ago I was in Elk Lake with some club members and decided to see how many consecutive rolls I could do. I was paddling a Pygmy Arctic Tern and after coming up for the 13th time felt, like I was drinking Mescal back in Juarez Mexico. On that occasion I woke up in the desert with my feet on the floor of a Ford Falcon, the door was wide open and my upper body was hanging out, my face was in the dust and dirt. There was no one in the drivers seat. The keys where in the ignition so I drove back to where I thought Juarez should be, eventually found my own car and left Mexico never to return for 30 years. Sorry I digressed there a little, but there was a point, fearing I might be on the verge of a similar experience, I retired from the lake and went directly to a pub where I confirmed my fears. Gordin Warner Victoria BC *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Now THAT"S a rolling story!!! -----Original Message----- > On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 6:18 AM, Mark Sanders <sandmarks_at_ca.rr.com> wrote: > >> Anybody else out there have any speed rolling stories??? > About five years ago I was in Elk Lake with some club members and decided to see how many consecutive rolls I could do. I was paddling a Pygmy Arctic Tern and after coming up for the 13th time felt, like I was drinking Mescal back in Juarez Mexico. On that occasion I woke up in the desert with my feet on the floor of a Ford Falcon, the door was wide open and my upper body was hanging out, my face was in the dust and dirt. There was no one in the drivers seat. The keys where in the ignition so I drove back to where I thought Juarez should be, eventually found my own car and left Mexico never to return for 30 years. Sorry I digressed there a little, but there was a point, fearing I might be on the verge of a similar experience, I retired from the lake and went directly to a pub where I confirmed my fears. Gordin Warner Victoria BC *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 4:37 PM, Mark Sanders <sandmarks_at_ca.rr.com> wrote: > Now THAT"S a rolling story!!! > > I think it would have been funnier if he had ended up face-down in the desert in Doug Lloyd's Nordkapp after his 13th roll. :) Craig *************************************************************************** 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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