DBNSW EDS - Narrabeen Camp (26-28 Nov 2010)

DBNSW EDS - Dragon Boat - Narrabeen Camp (Fri-Sun 26-28 Nov 2010)
Thanks to George for organising such a great weekend.

We learnt a lot over the last three months, with its culmination last weekend. Thanks also to everyone for their participation in the EDS and to all of you who made last weekend so much fun.

All the video we took on the last day as well as the Videos I showed on Fri and Sat night are available from this Link:

http://eljeiffel.blogspot.com/search/label/EDS-Camp-27-28-Nov-2010

We look forward to next years Squad and Camp. Some more photos ..

Geoff Crew and Wendy - Narrabeen Lake (Sun 28 Nov 2010)
George's Crew - Narrabeen Lake (Sun 28 Nov 2010)
Wendy's Crew - Narrabeen Lake (Sun 28 Nov 2010)
Half Boat Drill - Narrabeen Lake (Sun 28 Nov 2010)
All in now - Narrabeen Lake (Sun 28 Nov 2010)
In boat stretches from Wendy - Narrabeen Lake (Sun 28 Nov 2010)
P, our photographer. - Narrabeen Lake (Sun 28 Nov 2010)

Senior Mixed 500m Final Post Race Discussion - Prague (Sat 29 Aug 2009)

World Dragon Boat Championships - Australian Senior Mixed 500m Final Post Race Discussion - Prague/Racice - Sat 29 Aug 2009
George: Guys. Some times in this World.

Lynn: We won a Gold.

George: It's been a long wait.

You Really have to pinch yourself to make sure it is real.

Lynn: I wanted to make sure you followed [..??]

Leon: The rate was too fast.

Geoff: The rating was perfect. [Geoff: not quite getting what was happening at this stage.]

Leon: The start wasn't as good as we should have. It was OK.

Lynn: When the leg drive came in, you responded most of the time.

Leon: But we still won.

George: Look, I think the important things here. I am absolutely amazed to how you adapted to my changes.

That "Rabbit out the Hat" was the winning trick. Right. We took it to the other boats.

And, as I said in the call getting upto the starting line, I am going to do as many leg drives as required, to get us home. You must have responded to at least 8 leg drives.

By the 250m mark, I looked across, .. I couldn't see anybody .. and to my shock, we were in front.

I just kept calling the leg drives and with about 150m to go, when we took it home, I knew we had it.

Lynn: And I thought we were fighting for a place.

George: It's just an amazing feeling.

[..]

George: Look, just once again guys, I am so grateful you went on this Journey with me.

Leon: And so are we.

Lynn: We would not have been anywhere else for quids.

George: Like I said, to win one medal here is a bonus. To win a Gold is ...

Rob: Guys, just one thing. I think after Sydney 2007, someone said, "Just look around with the people you paddle with because this time may never come again".

I appreciate it. This is special. Thank you. Thank you all.

And guys, to everyone who paddled out there, the Reserves, the Squad, and the rest of the Masters, and the entire Australian Team. Thank to everyone. We supported each other.

Just thought I would pull this out and put it here. Great moments.

A warrior of light knows that he has much to be grateful for ..

A warrior of light knows that he has much to be grateful for.

He was helped in his struggle by the angels; celestial forces placed each thing in its place, thus allowing him to give of his best.

His companions [and himself] say [and think]: 'He's so lucky!' And the warrior does sometimes achieve things far beyond his capabilities.

That is why, at sunset, he kneels and gives thanks for the Protective Cloak surrounding him.

His gratitude, however, is not limited to the spiritual world; he never forgets his friends, for their blood mingled with his on the battlefield.

A warrior does not need to be reminded of the help given him by others; he is the first to remember and makes sure to share with them any rewards he receives.

Another page from the Manual of Warrior of Light by Paulo Coelho.

'And the warrior does sometimes achieve things far beyond his capabilities.' - Senior Mixed 500m Final - World Champs - Racice / Prague - Sat 29 Aug 2009 (picasa)

Joanne, Gav and Geoff - 'Thank You Gav' - Racice/Prague - Sat 29 Aug 2009 (picasa)

Geoff, George (with one of Joanne's Dangles pinned on the right of his shirt - all the Girls were given one before Prague - first time I have noticed this!') and Joanne - 'Thank You George' - Hotel Duo / Prague - Sat 29 Aug 2009 (picasa)

Geoff, Amanda and Joanne - 'Thank You Amanda' - Racice / Prague - Sat 29 Aug 2009 (picasa)

Geoff, Rob and Joanne - 'Thank You Rob' - Hotel Duo / Prague - Sat 29 Aug 2009 (picasa)

Geoff, George, Amanda, Rob and Joanne - 'Thank You All' - Hotel Duo / Prague - Sat 29 Aug 2009 (picasa)

Senior Mixed 500m Final - 'Thank You Guys - Geoff and Jo' - 'As I came across the line I glanced upward and I pointed to the heavens (more here)' Lance A - (F-B, R-L) Deb Cooper, Jo Petterson, George Dimech, Rick Lambe, Helen Hudson, Amanda Wyllie, Geoff Eldridge, Rachel Mosen, Steve McKeogh, Matt Spies, Rob Turnbull, Willy Paku, Gio Cercone, Richard Thomson, Leon Paap, Graeme Bacon, Kristin McKechie, Sharyn Whitton, Karen Hall, Lynne Donohoe, Di Dent and George Louie - 'final seating was a little different to that which was planned as we moved the weight more from the front to the back' - Racice / Prague - Sat 29 Aug 2009 (picasa)

Geoff, Joanne, Rachel, Gav, Graeme, Helen, Amanda and Matt - 'Thanks Pacific Dragons Team Mates' - Racice / Prague - Sat 29 Aug 2009 (picasa)

Australian Senior Dragon Boat Open, Womens and Mixed Teams 'Thank You Everyone .. - George Dimech, Deb Hirst, Eileen McKechie, Sharyn Whitton, Donna Hughes, Joanne O'Brien, Jo Petterson, Ewen McDonald, Anne Weber, Geoff Eldridge, Ian George, Deb Cooper, Lisa Mills, David Barber, Leon Paap, Rick Lambe, Diana Dent, Lynne Donohoe, Peter McAlister, Gio Cercone, Frank Calcara, Lisa Fairfull, Kristin McKechie, Ashur Barutha, Rob Turnbull, Pam Jeffery, Kaizer Austin, Matt Spies, Ray Debono, Graeme Bacon, Richard Thomson, Murray Pellicciaro, Becky Bose, Willy Paku, Vince Giannetto, Amanda Wyllie, Mark Pendergast, Danny Monga, Charlotte Richards, Helen Hudson, George Louie, Rachel Mosen, Jane Perkins, Rosemary Riley, Fiona Gray, Linda Collins, Rachel Giang, Steve McKeogh, Doreen MacGillivray, Karen Hall (missing) - Racice / Prague - Tue 25 Aug 2009 (picasa)

'Thanks Pacific Dragons - (l-b-f-r) Rachel, Anne, Norm, Kaizer, Jo, Toby, Helen, Gav, Matt, Annett, Di, Dave, Charlotte, Amanda, Becky, Linda, Lisa, Joanne, Michelle, Geoff, Adam, Darren, Graeme, Billy (and Eugene missing)' - Racice / Prague - Thu 27 Aug 2009 (picasa)

'Thank You Pacific Dragons Family' - (l-b-f-r) Geoff, Graeme, Kaizer, Norm, Lisa, Christian, Darren, Adam, Mark, Todd, Jo, Dave, Matt, Helen, Jenny, Gav, John, Eugene, Kristen, Christoph, PaulC, Mandy, Julia, Craig, Dean, Phil, Toby, Andrew, Shell, Becky, Jo, Bonny, Mel, Kath, Phil, Charlotte, Nicola, Lucy, Di, Dave, Leesa, Rachel, Michelle, PaulS, Suzy, Amanda, Linda, Annett, Billy. - AusDBF 2009 National Dragon Boat Titles - Kawana / Qld - Sun 26 Apr 2009 (picasa)

Thank you - Geoff, Marty, Norm, Christian, Todd and Billy - Had just done a successful Individual Time Trial for Prague that morning at Penrith - just made it to the start and we had a great race all things considered. - State Titles OC6 Long Course - Ettalong - Sat 09 May 2009 (picasa)

'That is why, at sunset, he kneels and gives thanks for the Protective Cloak surrounding him.' - Joanne and Geoff scattering some of Jenny's Ashes at Sunset - Racice / Prague - Sun 30 Aug 2009 (picasa)

Jenny - Thank You Jenny - Our Guiding Light and Inspiration - 'Jenny and Joanne had just handed out their 2008 NSW Team Dangles' - Blackwattle Bay / Sydney - Sun 31 Aug 2008 (picasa)