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Is it possible to improve Yakima..??

2011-12-17T20:39:00.000+01:00

As usual, there is room for improvement. ;)

In the wintertime, wearing my Chotas, the right position for my feet, is somewhere between the last notch and the natural stop made by the front mounting-bolt.

Last possible OEM position

Last position, on the bolt

Voila - a new position !

How to store your spare split-paddle.

2011-12-17T20:23:00.003+01:00

This has been an ongoing test and trial issue:

I have had balls on the bungees, to allow the paddle to slip under. These balls had to be redicoulus in size to let me push the shafts underneath - the blade was not a problem.

I have had plumbing-pipes attached to the bungees. Even the smallest (>2feet) surf forced the paddle AWOL.

I have had hose on the bungees, to make an open loop. This did not let me slide the shafts (easy enough) under the hose.

Went by one of GnarlyDog posts, to get some inspiration - and to exclude some solutions. The result was that I stuck to my plumbing, but fixed them much more sturdy. The reason I have them so long, is that I do not want to scratch the deck more than needed, sliding the shaft through the pipe, before I can get the blade under the bungees, and be course my splits aren't the same length...

My 'active' paddle slides nice and easy under the over-all bungee. The ball makes it even easier.

Well - this is how it looks at the moment. Next step will probably involve some epoxy and fibre-glass work...

Like a virgin...

2011-12-17T19:50:00.000+01:00

...yes, I am referring to myself.! It almost felt like that again, this being my first time on the water, since surgery in my right shoulder. :-)

Condition chosen can be seen on the picture.

Jeff Allen t(hr)owbag - alterations

2011-11-07T20:45:00.006+01:00

As genius as this system is, there is always room for improvements. I think ;)

From left: I have changed the fix-point of the rope, from the bottom of the bag, to the D-ring in the opening. This way I do not have to rely on my flacky brain, to remember what to do, if I want to use the bag as a drogue.

Center: I made a different 'knot-system' on the carabin. The standard knots had no chance in hell to slip under the decklines, needed be.

Right: I need/like/prefer to have something very distinct to grab, when releasing.

The rope is fixed by sewing, under the heat-shrink-tube (what ever it's called in English. Someone?)

Later on I will mount a float of some kind, ca. 4m from the carabin.

I left the rope/knots in the very bottom of the bag, to maintain the standard attachment of the plastic carabin.

Other than the changes shown above, I have also shortened the belt, to be only 5'ish cm 'too long'. My changes are, for me, improvements. Other people may have other preferences. The important thing is that we all look at our gear, with a skeptical mind, and go out and use the shit - the only way to find out what works for you, and what does not.! This also gives, that I might change back, or change something else, later on - after more trial and use.

I am aware that I will have to keep an eye on wear and tear of the rope, having it directly on the steel.

I am not the only one to alter systems. Here is how Søren Brink alters his Palm tow-system.

Rolling practice...

2011-10-09T19:46:00.003+02:00

...should be done in 'conditions'. Don't we all tend to practise in pool and flat water conditions.?

Therefore I am happy to say that I headed for the beach today - on this windy day - with a clear intention to do some rolling.

This did of course not keep me from playing in the waves, now I was there. :-)
I was on the water from 16 to 17. Waves may not be as high as they would have been at Gl Agernæs, but more predictable, than Gl Agernæs sometimes are.

Surf at Gl Agernæs

2011-10-06T20:32:00.006+02:00

The weather forecast said it would be windy - it was.!

Jepsen, Katrina and I, were on the water roughly from 16 to 18:30 - so yes, there was a reason for the struggle we had to get 'out there'.

It wasn't the largest or best of waves we have had at Gl Agernæs, but still there was a few good surfs to run. The wind had changed some in direction over the afternoon, so the waves hadn't built up their best - a bit confused now and then. Intermediate to rough conditions, I'd say. Occasional 1 1/2 meter waves. I was even pushed over once.. 8-O

We practiced rolling and self-rescues in conditions given.

I remembered Simon's word about using low-brace instead of high-brace - some of the time... Tried to stay high, not locking the bow in the through, and no skeg.

More and more happy about my NordLow - it acts as supposed to. Though I could feel it was as light as can be... Little tender...

Klitmøller

2011-10-01T17:41:00.004+02:00

So much for 'Cold-hawaii'.! Far from cold and far from Hawaii. Amazing one can have weather, and conditions, like this 1st. of October.

This is actually third time I have been so unfortunate, to be here, when there is no surf (or very little) at all. This is what happens when the date has been set long ago.

Tomorrow there will be slightly more wind, but still the period is way to short.

Better luck next time.

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Surf Kayaking in Denmark

2011-09-27T15:38:00.000+02:00

I'd like to do some PR. ;) (though I wasn't there)

http://www.tvmidtvest.dk/nettv/?id=9294
http://www.tvmidtvest.dk/nettv/?id=9297
http://www.facebook.com/groups/kajaksurf/?id=10150839483765454
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2474304422969.146521.1413204013&type=1

Surf Course with Simon Osborne

2011-07-13T19:20:00.002+02:00

Though I managed to brake a rib, I had a good time, as long (short?!) as it lasted.
FB link to Simons pictures.

Going somewhere ?

2011-07-06T17:33:00.005+02:00

30kg kayak + 40kg gear = 70kg ! (and 80kg 'pilot'...)

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Need to write on laminates ?

2011-06-10T17:59:00.001+02:00

This makes it possible to write, with a normal pencil, and erase. I did not have any grain 600 sanding paper, but these kitchen-spunges did the job too.

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Those who don't like the Nordkapp

2011-06-03T08:51:00.015+02:00

Those that decide they don't like the Nordkapp generally do so after 2 minutes because they don't like its apparent lack of primary stability when sitting in calm water (if only they would persist because the Nordkapp is wonderful in rough, confused water).
Quote: Douglas Wilcox

I can second this.! And add that the secondary stability does not "interfere" with your edging/leaning. It goes as far as your skills/guts wants to go. No support = no hindrance.

Practicing repetitive "draw on the move" strokes, has over the years given me a few unexpected rolls - I am sure NordLow will follow this tradition...

Should I describe NordLow in one word, it would be: "Neutral"
That be in maneuvering, forward, reverse, edging, leaning, rolling, any wind, any seastate, while coaching skills - you, the paddler, are always in charge. Other boat-designs actually needs a pressure down (Romany, Alaw, ..), if you want an edge, not here, you just think about it.
When applying a sweep you get a clear feeling that it turns around its center, not aft, not front - center. Unless off course you move your body/weight aft or front.

Having said this, it is imperative that you (and your gear) match the weight any boat design is made for. Are you in the lighter end you will find it much more unstable, than a person in the other end of the scale would.

Unfortunately many (most?) sea-kayaks are sold from their seat-comfort....

Valley hatches

2011-04-24T14:58:00.003+02:00

This is how a Valley hatch is supposed to go on.

Unfortunately this is not possible until one sand off some 3-5mm of the hatchs lower outer edge. Before this it will not fit in between the rim and the deck. That be PE or glass deck.

I use a beltsander for the job.

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British Craftsmanship, suggestions and things to improve

2011-04-17T14:28:00.006+02:00

Just a follow up. Valley kept their word. I do now have a brilliant looking NordLow. :-)

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Original e-mail for Valley:

Dear sir/madam,

Regarding my newest acquisition, a Valley Norkapp LV

I got quite a few issues with my new boat. Some are suggestions, some are nags and some just should not be there at all.

1)
A suggestion would be to use Kajaksport-quality rubber for hatches. So much easier in use, while still being 100% tight. And, the fit for your hatches are (still) kind of poor. It is very hard to get the hatch in place. I will have to sand of some material on these too, thought this was only an issue on your plastic boats.

2)
Please, let me drill the holes in the bulkheads, if I want to. I would rather drill a 0,5mm than 2mm, like you did.!

3)
Please, while drilling holes in the seat anyway, drill two holes to drain the ever being water under your buttock.

4)
After first trip, already rust on a ring..!!

5)
Hose on pump. What kind of 'cut' is this..??!! Must be 90° ! (Preferebly closer to the buttom.)

6)
Numerous scratches and polyester mishaps all over... Just not good enough.!

These were just some of the scratches..!!

The out-most worst is, without doubt, the next issue..!! But also the most difficult to show on a picture. Let me know if you need more documentation.

6)
Funny shaped bow/sheerline..!!

All these issues does not affect the ride, but sure as hell the experience.

PS - this letter will soon be to find on my blog: http://kajakparadis.blogspot.com - feel free to respond there too, if you like.

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NordLow, first trip.

2011-04-16T13:17:00.002+02:00

We combined a tour and a nightpaddle. We spent the night on Bågø. No wonder i shivered in the morning - there were ice in a drinking bottle.

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NordLow

2011-04-13T14:36:00.002+02:00

Got myself a new kajak.

Colours are meant to act as theftprotection, and maximize visability.

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Tide prediction.

2011-03-11T15:12:00.001+01:00

http://www.windfinder.com/tide/List_Germany

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Surf at Gl Agernæs

2011-02-07T19:59:00.001+01:00

Morten Lunde and I met, with the intentions of having a good time. And so we had. Rough to intermediate conditions I'd say.

Lunde is behind there, somewhere...

...having problems. Yep - he went over. ;)

Accross the Atlantic

2011-02-02T19:10:00.005+01:00

He made it. !

Congratulations.!

http://www.aleksanderdoba.pl/images/stories/galeria_transatlantycka

It does not have to be harsh conditions, just becourse it is winter.

2011-02-01T20:59:00.002+01:00

Just a short line, making some PR for my gallery. ;)

http://94.145.225.112/billeder/2011/kajak/2011-01-02_assens/

http://94.145.225.112/billeder/2011/kajak/2011-01-30_brandsoe/

Like it when pictures and route are connected.....

2010-12-28 - Aborg

2010-12-29T11:37:00.001+01:00

Jepsen and I. We had planned a rollsession. First a short paddle to Mariendal, then back to the beach for practice. I also did a selfrescue. Calm conditions.

Bondo getting ready for business.!

On this day, Jepsen looks kind of friendly - still he forced me to go over several times, just to make some photos and video-clips....

This is the some of the crazy stuff we did that day...

Bondo rolls

Jepsen rolls

Bondo straddles up on the rear deck

2010-12-19 - Kidholme

2010-12-29T10:49:00.000+01:00

Jepsen, Katrina and I. Fænø Sund <--> Skærbæk. Beautiful calm, but cold, winterday. The lunch break took place in my groupshelter, made a world of a difference.! Water froze in drinkink bottles... A few rolls.

It was a cold day.!

One of the few times where the water froze in the bottle....

That the lunch-brake could take place in a group-shelter, made the world of a difference in comfort versus freezing your ass off..!!

Rescues - what can be done to speed things up ?

2010-10-13T21:14:00.011+02:00

(we all know what the fastest optimal is: Reentry and roll - but if this is not an option for you, you may find these lines interesting)

Due to an upcoming cold-water course, it is highly relevant for me to fine-tune my standard deep-sea rescue. Having thoughts like Seakayaking Cornwall, that a casualty not necessary is a victim, I and Katrina, headed for the beach this sunny Wednesday, to test out some ideas about what oneself can do to minimize the time in the (cold) water. The result was quite impressive I think.!

Bail out of your 'vessel'.

Yell for you buddy.
Make your way to the bow, by pulling the boat by its lines.
Empty the boat.
Make your way aft. Again, you do not swim, you pull the boat. Fast.!
Straddle up on the rear deck, to a stable position behind the cockpit.

The paddle can either be secured under the bungees (takes some time), or be used for support all the way.

Time spent, less than 45sec to get 80% of your body out of the water..!!
(by this time there is a fair chance that your buddy is ready to support your kayak)

In the roughest conditions you might want to stay at your bow, but anyway, always empty your boat and turn it upright. I know from experience that one can climb the rear-deck in quite rough conditions - the tricky part may be to get your bum into 'the pit'. But your safe position behind the cockpit is a fine dry place to wait for your buddy, stabilizing your kayak for the last bit: Get you into the seat, emptying (if needed), sprayskirt....

In more gentle conditions you might as well complete this ladder/cowboy rescue yourself, all the way, into the cockpit. Still, it may be handy with a buddy to stabilize during pumping, sprayskirt, etc...

From this it looks like 'we' should teach our student to be much more active under a 'swim' - right from day one. Being able to do as much as possible of the rescue yourself, only makes it all so much faster.

Few, but very important things, should be avoided, that it significant can slow down an actual rescue:

Rescuer gets the rear end of the boat
Boat is still up side down
(A lot of) water in the boat

Three things, I believe, that are the swimmers responsibility to sort out, before the rescuer appears on the scene..!!

Do not forget your equipment.

2010-10-12T22:11:00.001+02:00

A pair of carabins that obviously was left unattended for too long.

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Linking strokes together, or blending.

2010-10-12T22:10:00.001+02:00

Under construction

Linking, or combining strokes, if possible without taking the paddle out of the water, is something we all (more or less), do all the time - without thinking much about it.: Forward sweep to stern rudder, bow rudder to forward stroke, low brace turn to forward stroke, etc.....

Why don't we push it a little further, still trying to make is useful..?? If for no other reason, than becourse it is fun, challenging and enhances your paddle-awereness.

The examples below gets very complex to look at that they are pinned very much down - in reality it is not that complex.!

Colorado Hook

Poledance

The Wall

Turn'n'slide

Colorado Hook

2010-10-12T22:10:00.000+02:00

Under construction

Colorado Hook: (will turn you quite powerful)

Left edge
Left sweep
Right cross bow rudder
Right lean
Right reverse sweep
Right bow draw

Turn'n'slide

2010-10-05T10:36:00.001+02:00

Left edge.
Left sweep.
Right bow rudder.
Stop turn by changing edge and slide paddle back, to breifly engage a stern rudder.
Slide paddle to position for a hanging draw.

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Poledance

2010-09-22T19:56:00.001+02:00

Under construction

Poledance: (will take you past a pole on collision course, and back on track)

Left edge
Left (veak) sweep
Right bow rudder
Left edge
Right hanging draw.
Right stern rudder
Right edge
Right stern pry

Try it as 'cross' to.

The Wall

2010-09-21T21:32:00.005+02:00

Under construction

The wall: (for paddling in only one side and maintaining the paddle in the water all the time for control)

Power
Stern pry (if needed)
Slide forward
Bow draw (if needed)
Power....

"The wall" and "Pole dance" are just names invented by me - please let me know if you know better/right ones.

Other suggestions of combination moves/strokes..??

I hate young people..!!

2010-09-01T19:48:00.003+02:00

This is of course not true, in fact they help me to stay 'sharp'. As recently, I and a pair of friend met up at Strib Fyr - with the intentions of having a good time.

This we had, a good time - current against wind gave the conditions we were looking for.

Then, when we were back on solid ground, one of them youngsters said: "We ought to practice self-rescues, and the like, in these conditions."

Annoyingly, she was absolutely right..!! Next time, promise......

Cross strokes - what are they good for..??

2010-09-01T17:20:00.008+02:00

I wonder what the fuss is all about. Oh, yeah: "to cross or not to cross" :-)

There are, for some reason, strong opinions against the serie ("serie" that you can do a lot more with the paddle in the 'wrong' side - cross hanging-draw i.e, while you are at it). I do not see any reason for this - I mean some people might not 'like' them, but why bother with the rest of us..??

I do like them a lot that you can pull (cross bow-rudder) much harder, than you can push sideways (bow-rudder), as an extra benefit you are able to really 'hang' in the stroke.
One of my favorite uses of it, is when heading towards the sea again, after a surf: Initiate the turn as usual and just let the cross bow-rudder hang there as long as needed/effective.

As seen on the picture I also try to prevent broaching with it.

I would say, even if you do not want to use them, do practise them, that they add good trunkrotation, boat and paddle sense (BBB) to your skills - see it as just an other tool.

A discussion.

Going into British mode.!

2010-09-01T08:47:00.002+02:00

Sorry folks - I have decided to start writing in English here. Kayaking and all around it, is far from a 'national' thing. What I read about kayaking is mostly English anyway, besides swithing this blog into English might open up for more readers. I do not think I will be translating old posts - time will show...

There will be errors, flaws, misspelling, use of wrong tenses, wrong build sentences, etc etc - in spite of this, I do believe more people will be able to get the contents from my typing.

Hope to 'see' you here anyway. :-)

Surf, vind, bølger, strøm - links eksempler

2010-08-24T09:43:00.004+02:00

www.tide-forecast.com - tidevand

www.windfinder.com - bølger, vind

www.surf-forecast.com - bølger, vind

live.waves4you.de - bølger, vind

www.bsh.de - strøm

ifm.frv.dk - strøm, bølger, vind

magicseaweed.com - bølger, vind

Hvad er en god selvredning..?? Har DU en..??

2010-08-20T17:09:00.005+02:00

Ofte hører jeg at kajakroere omtale paddlefloat og lignende redninger, som den der skal mestres, som den der 'gælder'. Mange lyder nærmest som om de forventer at ende i situationen på snart sagt hver eneste tur, hvorfor det naturligvis også må gælde for alle andre.!?

Hvis en kompetent roer ender i vandet (balance, refleks, støttetag og rul har svigtet), er han sandsynligvis så træt eller kold at en paddlefloat-agtigt redning vil være problematiskt. Hvorimod han sagtens kan have kræfter til en re-entry & roll. Succes rate kan evt udbygges med brug af paddlefloat.

Re-entry & roll opfattes af mange som sort magi, virkeligheden er en ganske anden. Fakta er at folk der har et 'næsten rul', når de sidder i båden, med stor sandsynlighed kan lave en re-entry & roll - en løsning der er langt hurtigere, sikrere og fremfor alt koster mindre energi end alle andre løsninger, hvor der på en eller anden måde kravles op på båden. Man kan argumentere at der er mere vand i båden, muligt og sikkert sandt. Men er det da ikke til at pumpe ud..?? På fladt vand kan en 'kravl op på båden' redning da være en løsning, men er vandet besværligt bliver det straks mere problematisk og formodentlig igen med vand i båden til følge. Vandet i båden burde ikke være det store problem, da det som regel er ganske lokalt forholdende er så kritiske at de smider dig i vandet, så det er blot at sejle ud af møget, og tømme båden.

Jeg kan ikke stærkt nok understrege at re-entry & roll er redningEN..!! Du er så meget hurtigere oppe og kampklar, end ved nogen af de andre 'løsninger'. Er du i forhold der har væltet dig, er forholdende allerede 'utaknemmelige' at lave nogen af de andre redninger i. Det er naturligvis ikke umuligt, det tager bare for lang tid - kræver måske et par forsøg pga. forholdende - og kræver mere plads (sjældent et problem herhjemme).

Jo koldere vandet er, jo vigtigere er det at disse ting går stærkt. Reelt set er vandet 'koldt' her i Danmark 10 måneder om året. Desuden er det åbenbart for enhver at i ethvert sejlløb, ved mole, havne munding, etc etc - gælder det om at komme op og væk i en fart. Selv med en makker ved siden af, til at udføre en makkerredning, vil en reentry & roll være hurtigere. Kan man ikke udføre en reentry & roll i disse conditions, ender man sandsynligvis med at skulle bugseres ud. Straks er man en case, fremfor blot et samtalemne.

Dårligdomme

2010-08-06T20:22:00.073+02:00

"Vi" var nede ved Aborg Strand i går eftermiddags - ikke noget unormalt i det, en Torsdag aften.

Irene øvede styretag og sculling, Jepsen og Katrina mest rul. Jeg mest bådhåndtering og rul. Bådhåndtering var noget med at ro i snævre cirkler, mest baglæns. Rul var mest mit 'normale' rul - så tæt på C to C som muligt, sluttende forover - paddlers box.
Jeg lavede også nogle "Århus-rul" (bagover) - ikke mange dog.

Enden på det hele er at jeg har gigt-ondt i højre skulder i dag. Ingen løft, eller hurtige bevægelser, tak..!!

Indsat 2010-08-08
Efter dagen rotur ved jeg nu at den aktuelle skulder-smerte skyldes baglæns roning..!!

Når man sådan snakker med kajak-folk, forbavser det mig igen og igen, hvor mange der, med varierende frekvens, har ondt et eller andet sted i bevægapparatet, der har med roning at gøre. De ville selvfølgelig også mærke det hvis der blev dyrket anden idræt - roningen i sig selv er ikke skyldneren. Mine slidte skuldre mener jeg skyldes at jeg har flækket brænde til ca 20 sæsoners forbrug, gennem tiderne. Det er i hvert fald den aktivitet der aldeles omgående udløser smerten i dag. Derudover har jeg en 'nemt irriteret elastik', fra venstre skulder ind på rygsøjlen - det hænger vist sammen med at jeg engang parkerede bilen lovligt tæt på et træ....

Enden, eller konklusionen, er dog at jeg ror alligevel - som de fleste andre, med de forbehold det nu giver. Lytter lidt mere til kroppen end en på 30... Med tiden bliver man også bedre til at håndtere skavankerne, og arbejde 'uden om' dem. Heldigvis da, håber jeg.!

Hvad så når vi ror med andre, og bliver spurgt om vi har nogen sygdomme turlederen bør vide..?? For mit eget vedkommende vil det lyde cirka sådan her:

Gigt i skuldrene.
Irriteret sene/muskel venstre skulder <-> rygsøjle.
Højt blodtryk, medicineret.
Har haft en blodprop i hjernen, medicineret.
Venstre albue driller ind imellem - sikkert slid.
......

HALLOOoo - der er sgu da ingen turleder der vi have sådan en 'case' på nakken. Han vil da helt sikkert sige: "Dig vil jeg ikke ha' med - du bliver på land. Er der nogen der vil hjælpe stakkels Bondo op til hans bil.?"

Hvis jeg i stedet siger ingenting, og lader være at gå alt for meget macho-vejen undervejs, så håndterer jeg (selv) mine dårligdomme - oftest i en sådan grad at jeg ender med at være en af hjørnestenene i gruppen, en af dem med overskud. Skulle jeg ha' fortalt remsen på forhånd..??

Hvordan retfærdiggør jeg så at ro med disse skavanker, overfor mine romakkere. Jo, problemet er mindre end man skulle tro, da jeg i kraft af opbygget kompetance, styrke, teknik og erfaring alligevel ender med at kunne ro lige så langt, hårdt og hurtigt som gennemsnittet. Omvendt melder jeg ud at lange dage kan jeg ikke. Med lange dage mener jeg nok over 40km, i alm. havkajaktempo/båd. Længere har jeg aldrig roet på en dag, det har også været langt nok til at give smerter i dagevis, somme tider ugevis. Brufen bliver din ven..!! Hvormange der egentlig ror, eller dyrker anden motion, på smertestillende, står vist hen i det uvisse. Personligt? Meget sjældent, et par gange om året, max.

Hvad er så problemet med disse 'tilstande'..?? Problemet er at vi færdes på vandet, ikke på en eller anden vej eller sti, hvor vi blot kan stå af cyklen, og ringe efter en TAXA. Vi kan risikere at skulle trækkes hjem af vores ro-makkerne, ikke kunne rulle op, etc etc, med den øgede fare og belastning det nu påfører disse flinke mennesker. Jeg er altid fortaler for at man skal være sine begrænsninger bevidst, således at man ikke ubemærket glider ud i forhold man ikke kan håndtere, og derfor pludselig skal have hjælp af sine medroere - og derved udsætte dem for unødvendig fare eller ulempe. Problemet ved at ende som en case, er at man i sekundet det sker, reducerer medroernes overskuds-margin.

Så hvor fører alt dette ævl hen..?? Jo, jeg har ingen illusion om at alle fortæller om alle deres skavanker til turleder/romakker, men at man har gjort sig en grundig vurdering af om de fortiede skavanker evt. vil kunne reducere gruppens overskud. Det nytter ikke at man på turen, når man nærmer sig uroligt vand, først der siger: "Jeg har et problem med søsyge." Eller når man runder en pynt og opdager at der er modvind, og først der siger, at det "kan man altså ikke". Eller når turen bliver længere end forventet, først der siger "jeg har sukkersyge, og skal snart have noget at spise". (lutter tænkte eksempler)

Når alt dette er sagt, så er der alligevel situationer hvor rullet ikke virker, man er træt, sulten, osv osv - men prøv da for fanden at lade dette være situationer der opstår, ikke nogen som kunne være forudset og derved undgået.

Krøllen på historien må være, at man ikke "bare tager med, turlederen har jo træktov med". Denne selvvalgte / accepterede offerrolle er en skidt ting. Drejer vi parallen over på redninger, er der da heldigvis rigtigt mange som vedligeholder, øver og forbedrer deres selvredninger. Så længe en person klarer sin capsize med et rul, paddlefloat, cowboy, re-entry & roll - er han jo ikke noget offer, blot et samtaleemne. ;)

Apropos: Jeg kan ikke stærkt nok understrege at re-entry & roll er redningEN..!! Du er så meget hurtigere oppe og kampklar, end ved nogen af de andre 'løsninger'. Er du i forhold der har væltet dig, er forholdende allerede 'utaknemmelige' at lave nogen af de andre redninger i. Det er ikke umuligt, det tager bare for lang tid og kræver mere plads (sjældent et problem herhjemme).

Man kan mene at det kun går ud over en selv, hvis man får en blodprop / epilepsi / sukkerting på vandet. Det er muligvis ikke helt sandt. Sker det et uheldigt sted: surf, tæt på mole/kaj med refleksbølger, i strømmen foran en bropille, etc - uanset så vil makker / instruktør / turleder forsøge at redde dig, og derved reducere sit overskud. Jaja - man skal ikke hjælpe hvis man sætter sig selv i fare, men mon ikke redderen er villig til at bruge det meste af sit overskud i sådant et tilfælde.?!

Er vi henne i at vi bare skal lære hinanden at "folk over 40, har en større sandsynlighed for at skvatte om, men det skal du ikke tage dig af - det sker" ??

Der er, som det ses, to sider af sagen: Der er den personlige af om det er fornuftigt det man nu foretager sig, samt hvordan vil det påvirke mine med-roere.

i-gotu logger

2010-07-19T19:25:00.001+02:00

Første brug af vores nye logger. Det smarte er softwaren til at rette exif data med GPS informationerne. (kræver IKKE i-gotu, men en hvilken som helst GPX fil kan bruges)

Picasa sluger lokationerne.

På @trip kan det se sådan her ud.

4 Star Training with Axel Schoevers and Simon Osborne

2010-06-22T19:08:00.001+02:00

Had asked for their help, to run a 4 Star Course:

http://www.seakayakingcornwall.com/denmark-4-training.html

http://www.seakayakingcornwall.com/denmark-4-training-continued.html

Grødis ingen hindring.

2010-03-05T14:49:00.004+01:00

Katrina og skulle arbejde med C-to-C rul. Hvilket bedre incitament end vintervand, kan der tænkes, for at ville op igen..??

Dejlig vinterdags tur i Lillebælt. Fænø og Fænø Kalv skulle rundes. Mod uret rundt.

2010-02-23T19:01:00.028+01:00

Rute kan ses her, med billedlokation.

Kampklar.!

Vi fandt et 'næsten hul' at komme ud igennem. Isen rykker sig ikke meget i starten - ingen strøm. Men bare da vi skulle afsted var der kommet 'liv' i isflagerne.

Flot, det er det, men skal vi virkelig rulle i det der..??

Nemt at få plads til tingene. Der skal ikke så meget med på sådan en smuttur.

Så blev Fænø Kalv nået. Der var lidt strabadser med isen i Fænø Sund, men med sved og mas var vi da kommet igennem. Her er normalt en fin lille sandstrand....

Skansens konturer understreges af snedækket.

Udsigt sydover.

Sydover, Brandsø skimtes i det fjerne.

Lækkert er der jo derovre.

Den Grimme Brune er med, som Jepsen så smigrende kalder den...

Fiiine udsigt.

Isskruningerne, set oppe fra ø'en.

Udsigten nydes. Sjældent at se skrueis, i de mængder herhjemme.

Det' da meget hyggeligt.

Man feder den. Lader måske op til lidt vinterrul..?? Hvor var det godt vi tog afsted. Vi gjorde det sgu..!!

Helnæs

2010-02-14T12:30:00.004+01:00

Familien var på gåtur i Helnæsbugten - på isen.
Fra Faldsled til skoven nordfor Damsbo Strand.

Et billede af banditten, sendt fra G900.

2010-02-07T22:09:00.002+01:00

Billedet er et par år gammelt, men pyt. ;)

Første linie smidt herop, som test.

2008-01-24T18:32:00.001+01:00

Skal bare lige se hvad det Blogværk er for noget uvæsen. ;)