This was our first race together, it was also Richard's first ever kayak race.
It was overcast and at times a bit chilly.
There are a few issues we need to resolve:
- Portages: Quicker, faster, slicker
- Synchronisation: staying together and me not changing the rhythm
- Better food preparation
- Trunk rotation, not arm power
- Paddles face all in the water
- Fix the rudder tracking
However, we finished, most people did today. The criticisms are negative they're constructive. We've been held back by everything being frozen or thundering too fast. All in all I was pleased with how much we achieved today. A big thank you to our support crew and cameraman. The video lets us see what needs improving.
We're now videoing in Full HD, if anyone can tell me how to upload either HQ or 1080p to YouTube please let me know.
Tom
Well done boys, it looks as if you made majestic progress down the course. You look pretty fresh at the end.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Beaujolais