Jeffery Saddoris on A Genuine Interest:
"When you take a genuine interest in someone else .. those experiences can be meaningful, transformative and maybe even life changing"via A Genuine Interest by Jeffery Saddoris.
Showing posts with label OC1. Show all posts
Showing posts with label OC1. Show all posts
Friday, June 22, 2018
A Genuine Interest - Jeffery Saddoris / Iterations (Wed 06 Jun 2018)
Monday, June 15, 2015
More On Trying - Iain S. Thomas (Tue 02 Jun 2015)
Iain S. Thomas on Trying:
I've been told I'm special in so many different ways my entire life, why should I have to try, and continue to educate myself, try, and maintain a healthy marriage, try, and exercise, try, and work to accomplish something -- anything -- great?This is one of the hardest illusions in the world to break. I am not special and I need to try if I want anything. There is nothing sad about that. The only happiness, joy and beauty that isn't temporary, that will nourish your soul and make you feel human and connected to yourself, is found in realizing that you actually have to try.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Downwind Session - Whosus - Port Kembla to Shellharbour (Sat 29 Nov 2014)
An amazing session. A bit of a sample of what it was like here (a long past post from Oct 2009. That video I have on my PC since 2008 before we even had Whosus). Thanks Michelle for the great photos, and Annett and Michelle for making it happen.
Resuming normal transmission, hopefully, following a technical glitch and a bit of a break.
Monday, June 2, 2014
On Competing - The Story of Telling (Mon 02 Jun 2014)
The Story of Telling (*) writes On Competing (*):
What would the world look like if you focused on doing the work as if today was the last time you would get to do it? Allow the noise from the competition to fade into the background. In your heart and mind become the market of one.via No Business Is In A Market Of One (*) by The Story of Telling (*).
I have got back on the OC1 (*) this last week and I am loving it - it is just what my training needs at the moment as we prepare for Hamilton Island (in two weeks) and Italy (in September).
As is usual, when you are on the OC1, it is all about you. No where to hide, so you feel a little exposed and vulnerable. How will you compare ?
I have been thinking about this lately as when I am doing the L4 Interval Sessions with the others, I just try to focus on myself. I do this by keeping just a little away from the others and doing my own line down the course. The challenge for me is to do these sets with the others beside me. Try to focus on myself, yet at the same time trying to compete (*) and be the best I can without getting distracted. I hope this post makes sense.
Afterthoughts: Two athletes I have learnt a lot from in this area of thought are Adam van Koeverden (*) and Drew Ginn (*) as well as my own club coaches (*) [more to come shortly]. These eljeiffel search links are definitely worth following.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Whosus - Back on the Water - Gunnamatta Bay / Cronulla (Sun 22 Apr 2012)
Had Whosus, our OC1, out on the water for the first time since mid-June last year, when I moved by to Kirrawee. She has been sitting in the Garage there for all that time, waiting patiently for me to sell my old car (mid-July 2011) and then to buy a new car (early Jan 2012) and then roof racks (mid-Feb 2012).
Hardest bit was the last bit and that was trying to find the motivation to get back on the water with her. Well today was the day and it feels like the right time with just 10 weeks to Hong Kong for World Club Crew Championships. As I took the top photo at the end of the session with Kelly, Bec and Greg, a Rainbow and then a Double Rainbow was definitely an approving sign from above for sure. I had not seen a rainbow like this since the afternoon of Jenny's Funeral.
Today's words of wisdom by the prolific Kirk Tuck (*) who writes (*)..
To know how to do something well and know why you need to know how opens the doors of consciousness and intentional creativity.It was great to back out on the water with her and the conditions were fantastic to get the feel for the swell and the runners. I think I learnt more today than I had in the last 3 and 1/2 years or maybe it was the latent accumulation of all that experience I have gained since Whosus arrived.
As we paddled past Darook Park to and from Port Hacking, I reminisced on our Wedding Day at Cronulla and the beautiful photos that were taken almost 12 years ago. How much life has changed since then.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Caught in the Eye of the Storm - Kaizer Austin (Thu 02 Jun 2011)
Captain's log star date Thursday 2nd June, 2011.
Today I started work this morning at 05:00 hrs so I could finish at 13:00 hrs, which would give me the opportunity to go for a paddle and an extra session on N'been lake, as part of my weekly training goals.
I hit the water at 14:00 hrs after a five minute warm up I strapped on the bungy cord around the hull, plugged into my music ear pieces listening to Classic Rock FM 95.3, and off I went at a steady 50 strokes per minute with 80% effort.
My starting point was just outside the Pro Kayaks shop, I headed out under the bridge to the top most pin at the northern tip of the lake, turned the pin and headed back with a slight head wind and the music pumping through my veins, working the legs and nailing the catch inhaling on the return & exhaling deep with every power phase aaahhhh...... beats work anytime, perfect way to spend an afternoon ..... back to my start position in 21'43" first lap. Six minutes of rest and recovery level one paddle, drink.
Removed the bungy cord, set the stop watch ........ off we go at a steady 60 spm.
Under the bridge, straight up the lake, grinding on, turn the pin and........ holey smoke where did those clouds come from ? The sky behind me had turned an ugly black, guess it must be only 14:40hrs, next thing..... the heavens open. For about what would have only been six minutes the rain came down, torrential, like needles stinging my body, it was so intense my vision was blurred . Battling on - the stroke rate starts to creep up and panic sets in ...... but i'm not going anywhere , the rains hitting my craft and the water's boiling with the spray, the wind churns up ...... holding my nerve I drop the rate, put the hammer down, but wait ...... what's that just emerging from the blackness up above and to the left? Why - its a Rainbow.... and within a few seconds, literally, the rains gone . A glint of sun to my right, and I can see Jenny smiling down ...... back to the finish line in 24' flat, 24....?!! But that's slower than the first lap ..... and I can hear her laugh......
Warm down, de rig, load up, laugh to myself, life...... don't you love it!!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
500 km in 40 days - Code Yellow - Geoff (12 Apr 2011 - 21 May 2011)
As Gav told me a long time ago:
The BIGGER the BASE, the HIGHER the PEAK.
Will reiterate Billy's (my OC6 Coach) words from our 400km in 40 days Challenge in January 2011..
For-40 Achievements by Billy ..Have to feel good about all the changes that are happening in our bodies as we move into the Blue and Red cycles of the first Meso Cycle.
Congrats to all those that took on the For-40 Challenge!
Whether you made the full 400km or not here's how working towards it would have transformed your body over the last 40 days...
You would have increased the number of capillaries in your paddling muscles. More oxygen rich blood can now reach the muscle fibres to see you paddling harder for longer... awesome!
The density of mitochondria would have increased in your paddling muscles . These little babies use oxygen to break down glucose and fats to create the energy that fires your muscles. The more you have the faster you can paddle for longer ... yeah!
You would increased the number of enzymes available to breakdown fats. The more of these you have the better you are able to use fat as fuel source and conserve precious sugars for passing other crews, catching runs and big finishes... you gotta love that!
You would have improved your muscular efficiency. Through repetition your brain now better coordinates all your paddling muscles so they work smoothly and seamlessly together. This minimises energy use to see you paddling harder for longer... and looking good too!
The number of red blood cells and hemoglobin would have increased. This sees your blood now have a greater oxygen- carrying capability.The more oxygen in the blood, the more blood to your paddling muscles, the harder you can paddle for longer... wow!
Thanks Billy for this great initative. The 400 km in 40 days was definitely what I needed for where I was at the beginning of January 2011.
Keep on Paddling. Win the Workout
Friday, April 22, 2011
Just another week on (and off) the OC1 - ActionShell - Sydney / Apr 2011 (youtube)
Go Michelle and Charmian. Will be following your Adventures.
As Lisa said tonight - Good Luck ('Pomaika`i').
From Jo and I - Travel Safely - May you see a Rainbow ('anuenue'), a Dolphin ('nai'a') and a Turtle ('honu') - translations from here.
Love the video and the music, particularly the second track Baby I'm Gettin' Better by Gyroscope.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Manny Vincent on Outrigger Canoe Technique - bapuiii (05 Nov 2010)
Had a few Outrigger Canoe Technique Videos here lately - Kamini Jain and Johnny and Danny Ching. Everyone has their own way and I think they are all trying to get the same kind of message across. Learn and enjoy.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
OC1 Downwind Run - Patrick Dolan (Sun 12 Dec 2010)
Patrick Dolan OC1 Downwind Run from Dolan Bros. on Vimeo. (at ocpaddler)
Extended Downhill GoPro Footage of Patrick Nolan.
Definitely worth the wait to see all the action starting just before half way into the video. Great top view of the nose of the OC1, with glimpses of Partick's arms to see the rate changes and where the effort is being put in. The arma is kept very light at all times - you can see it popping every stroke, particularly when paddling on the right. Also flys the arma when on a wave.
Planning to get into some OC1 paddling in the new year. Need to get some more Ocean experience. Will have to get myself one of those GoPro Cameras. Will look around to see how paddlers set these up on their canoes (google - specifically).
Monday, December 13, 2010
V1 Surf by Tim Lara - Youtube (03 Nov 2010)
Monday, November 9, 2009
Feel the Boat
I really enjoy steering an OC6 and I often find myself steering an OC6 at my regular training sessions. I try to pickup useful tips from the various Outrigging web sites - ausoutrigger.com and ocpaddler.com. Found the following question and responses very informative.
Ender writes on the ocpaddler forum:
"I paddle OC-6 and my coach suggested I work on feeling the boat. [..] Honestly I really have no idea what he is talking about so I just keep paddling hoping one day the mystery will be solved. Any clues?"
When I steer an OC6, in certain sections, I ask the crew to feel the water. Anyway, some nice responses to this question and the whole discussion is worth reading. For me, the following response by Hiro C. resonates the most:
"when sitting in a car or a plane, you can close your eyes and you can fell when it goes faster or slower, you can feel if it is turning. In the canoe, try to get focused on those feelings. You should feel when a wave is pushing or pulling the canoe. You will feel when it’s gliding and when it’s not."
Port Stephens Changes Race - 29 Mar 2008
Ender writes on the ocpaddler forum:
"I paddle OC-6 and my coach suggested I work on feeling the boat. [..] Honestly I really have no idea what he is talking about so I just keep paddling hoping one day the mystery will be solved. Any clues?"
When I steer an OC6, in certain sections, I ask the crew to feel the water. Anyway, some nice responses to this question and the whole discussion is worth reading. For me, the following response by Hiro C. resonates the most:
"when sitting in a car or a plane, you can close your eyes and you can fell when it goes faster or slower, you can feel if it is turning. In the canoe, try to get focused on those feelings. You should feel when a wave is pushing or pulling the canoe. You will feel when it’s gliding and when it’s not."
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Keokea 2008
Some fantastic OC1 downhill action from KeoKea 2008 Race by J. Outpaddlin.
Definitely, the best huli recovery I have seen just around the 4min mark ..
Some other great action just after this.
Friday, October 23, 2009
The Doctor - Perth, WA : 16-17th Jan 2010
The Doctor Race - 2010 - 16-17 Jan 2010 - A 28km ocean race from Rottnest Island to Hillary's Marina.
Thinking of giving it a go on an OC1. Need to talk to a few people first and workout some logistics. Definitely keen.
Whosus (picasa) - Balmoral Saturday Open Water Session (more here) - Sat 04 Apr 09 (PD's Photo Album)
OC1 - Swan River/Fremantle (Nov 2008)
Thinking of giving it a go on an OC1. Need to talk to a few people first and workout some logistics. Definitely keen.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Mission Adrenal
Some fantastic footage of Rambo on his Pegasus off Mooloolaba (fantastic sound track on this one). You can download a 150MB HQ mp4 copy from here:
http://blip.tv/file/get/Rambooc1-MissionAdrenal383.mp4
Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Avoiding Stall Outs in an Outrigger Canoe (OC1)
An OC1 Tip by dmehling from Surfing Technique at http://www.ocpaddler.com/forum/
Another major thing I learned was to steer around stall outs. By this, I mean that you need to anticipate when your canoe is in a situation where if you keep going, you are going to stall out (i.e. burry your nose into the wave in front of you, not have enough umph to carry you over that next bump, or when you are going to miss a wave and have it pass underneath you). Whenever I feel my boat is about to stall out, I steer around that stall out (usually right to keep the ama down-wave) and keep as much momentum as I can.
By steering around stall outs, you can change the angle of your canoe relative to the waves and prevent being completely perpendicular to the wave. When you “see-saw” (i.e. your boat is perpendicular to the wave as the wave rolls under you), you lose all your speed as the tail will not release until the nose starts to point down again, lifting the tail. By the time that happens, you have lost all your speed and missed a wave. If you don’t do something different, you’ll likely miss the next wave too.
Instead, try to steer right or left so that your canoe is at an angle to the wave. By doing this, your tail won’t get sucked down as your nose goes up. Your tail will release sooner and you’ll maintain more speed, allowing you to catch that next runner instead of missing another bump.
In short, steer around situations where your nose is going to be pointed up instead of down. Avoid going “nose up” any way you can; you’ll surf faster and link more rides.
Whosus (picasa) - Balmoral Saturday Open Water Session (more here) - Sat 04 Apr 09 (PD's Photo Album)
Whosus (picasa) - Balmoral Saturday Open Water Session (more here) - Sat 04 Apr 09 (PD's Photo Album)
Another major thing I learned was to steer around stall outs. By this, I mean that you need to anticipate when your canoe is in a situation where if you keep going, you are going to stall out (i.e. burry your nose into the wave in front of you, not have enough umph to carry you over that next bump, or when you are going to miss a wave and have it pass underneath you). Whenever I feel my boat is about to stall out, I steer around that stall out (usually right to keep the ama down-wave) and keep as much momentum as I can.
By steering around stall outs, you can change the angle of your canoe relative to the waves and prevent being completely perpendicular to the wave. When you “see-saw” (i.e. your boat is perpendicular to the wave as the wave rolls under you), you lose all your speed as the tail will not release until the nose starts to point down again, lifting the tail. By the time that happens, you have lost all your speed and missed a wave. If you don’t do something different, you’ll likely miss the next wave too.
Instead, try to steer right or left so that your canoe is at an angle to the wave. By doing this, your tail won’t get sucked down as your nose goes up. Your tail will release sooner and you’ll maintain more speed, allowing you to catch that next runner instead of missing another bump.
In short, steer around situations where your nose is going to be pointed up instead of down. Avoid going “nose up” any way you can; you’ll surf faster and link more rides.
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