1st September – we had much more time on the water today (Coniston again). We went on a little trip up the lake and then back against the wind. After lunch we went into the south part and practiced our turning and draw stokes. It was then when it happened. After a very successful series of draw stokes I got a bit too confident and edged just that little too far and over I went. I managed to get out of the kayak without any problems and Tina came along side. Since we were relatively close to the bank we decided to hitch the kayaks together and Tina paddled us both back with me swimming next to my upturned kayak. I'm really glad it happened, each time we come to Coniston I think I'll deliberately tip to build up my confidence, but this way it just happened and we sorted it out. I guess it will not be the last time, but may be practicing some support strokes would also be a good idea.
Sunday, 1 September 2013
Finally I Take a Dip
31st August – another short practice on Coniston Water.
1st September – we had much more time on the water today (Coniston again). We went on a little trip up the lake and then back against the wind. After lunch we went into the south part and practiced our turning and draw stokes. It was then when it happened. After a very successful series of draw stokes I got a bit too confident and edged just that little too far and over I went. I managed to get out of the kayak without any problems and Tina came along side. Since we were relatively close to the bank we decided to hitch the kayaks together and Tina paddled us both back with me swimming next to my upturned kayak. I'm really glad it happened, each time we come to Coniston I think I'll deliberately tip to build up my confidence, but this way it just happened and we sorted it out. I guess it will not be the last time, but may be practicing some support strokes would also be a good idea.
1st September – we had much more time on the water today (Coniston again). We went on a little trip up the lake and then back against the wind. After lunch we went into the south part and practiced our turning and draw stokes. It was then when it happened. After a very successful series of draw stokes I got a bit too confident and edged just that little too far and over I went. I managed to get out of the kayak without any problems and Tina came along side. Since we were relatively close to the bank we decided to hitch the kayaks together and Tina paddled us both back with me swimming next to my upturned kayak. I'm really glad it happened, each time we come to Coniston I think I'll deliberately tip to build up my confidence, but this way it just happened and we sorted it out. I guess it will not be the last time, but may be practicing some support strokes would also be a good idea.
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