What OTW Training have you done today

[Rocket Roy]

I thought I'd put these 2 short videos on here for those that don't visit the uk forum. Not brilliant but something to watch. I'm having a lesson with Tim Male.





Plus some stills of the Thames.

Low tide.



From this still you can click on next to see a whole lot of snaps.

[Snail Space]

I thought I'd put these 2 short videos on here for those that don't visit the uk forum. Not brilliant but something to watch. I'm having a lesson with Tim Male.

Looks great, Roy. I won't quibble about technical imperfections because I think that you look brilliant for a beginner. I am particularly impressed by your control whilst sliding slowly into frontstops - very smooth.

Nice looking boat; I can't make out what it is though.

Cheers,
Dave.

[Rocket Roy]

I thought I'd put these 2 short videos on here for those that don't visit the uk forum. Not brilliant but something to watch. I'm having a lesson with Tim Male.

Looks great, Roy. I won't quibble about technical imperfections because I think that you look brilliant for a beginner. I am particularly impressed by your control whilst sliding slowly into frontstops - very smooth.

Nice looking boat; I can't make out what it is though.

Cheers,
Dave.

Thanks Dave. The boat is a KIRS. The one that Mahe did the WR in, so I've no excuses.......

My stroke is a work in progress. I am determined to get it right before trying to speed it up, every day get's a bit better though. As for technical imperfection's..........I'm sure they are all there. It's now 3 month's OTW 4 Oct-4 Nov...scullers head is on 3rd Dec -------gulp! I'd better get back out there and practice.

[Snail Space]

Thanks Dave. The boat is a KIRS. The one that Mahe did the WR in, so I've no excuses.......

My stroke is a work in progress. I am determined to get it right before trying to speed it up, every day get's a bit better though. As for technical imperfection's..........I'm sure they are all there. It's now 3 month's OTW 4 Oct-4 Nov...scullers head is on 3rd Dec -------gulp! I'd better get back out there and practice.

That's impressive progress. Your balance looks good despite your inexperience. As for imperfections - a certain Mr Drysdale still has those [not that I'd say it to his face mind you!]. Your emphasis on technique is spot on the money: you see plenty of really powerful blokes that spend a lot of effort slowing the boat down. Thhosee skinny shells are a lot less forgiving than the ergos, aren't they. Judging by what you are doiing it looks as if you've got an excellent coach. IIt's humbling to see how much time those guys are prepared to invest in helpiing people to learn to row.

I'm sure that you've thought about the World Masters Championships: could be another World No 1 to add to your lengthy collection of world bests.

Cheers,
Dave.

[Rocket Roy]

Thanks Dave. The boat is a KIRS. The one that Mahe did the WR in, so I've no excuses.......

My stroke is a work in progress. I am determined to get it right before trying to speed it up, every day get's a bit better though. As for technical imperfection's..........I'm sure they are all there. It's now 3 month's OTW 4 Oct-4 Nov...scullers head is on 3rd Dec -------gulp! I'd better get back out there and practice.

That's impressive progress. Your balance looks good despite your inexperience. As for imperfections - a certain Mr Drysdale still has those [not that I'd say it to his face mind you!]. Your emphasis on technique is spot on the money: you see plenty of really powerful blokes that spend a lot of effort slowing the boat down. Thhosee skinny shells are a lot less forgiving than the ergos, aren't they. Judging by what you are doiing it looks as if you've got an excellent coach. IIt's humbling to see how much time those guys are prepared to invest in helpiing people to learn to row.

I'm sure that you've thought about the World Masters Championships: could be another World No 1 to add to your lengthy collection of world bests.

Cheers,
Dave.

Dave you flatter me, but thanks and yes i am going to aim for the top. Drysdale actually came to Tideway Scullers and joined so that he could learn to scull properly, he was in the 4+ that won Henley in 2008. Tim Male who coached him said he arrived with lots of rough edges. God knows what he makes of my stroke then
Mahe is still a member of TSS....

[Snail Space]

Drysdale actually came to Tideway Scullers and joined so that he could learn to scull properly
...
Mahe is still a member of TSS

You could ask him to do a double with you ... as long as he promised not to sslow you down too much!

Cheers,
Dave.

[Rocket Roy]

Drysdale actually came to Tideway Scullers and joined so that he could learn to scull properly
...
Mahe is still a member of TSS

You could ask him to do a double with you ... as long as he promised not to sslow you down too much!

Cheers,
Dave.

Can't, I'm doing Henley with Mike VB next year.

[Rocket Roy]

Drysdale actually came to Tideway Scullers and joined so that he could learn to scull properly
...
Mahe is still a member of TSS

You could ask him to do a double with you ... as long as he promised not to sslow you down too much!

Cheers,
Dave.

Can't, I'm doing Henley with Mike VB next year.

This was a joke actually. I'm sure Mike will row with someone far faster than I.

[Bob S.]

This was a joke actually. I'm sure Mike will row with someone far faster than I.

Also, why would a 59yo kid want to row with a geezer of 60?

Bob S.

[Byron Drachman]

An easy 10K this morning. It was near freezing in the morning but is warming up this afternoon. I prefer the cool, quiet mornings even if I have to wear pogies. There was fog this morning:

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[Bob S.]

An easy 10K this morning. It was near freezing in the morning but is warming up this afternoon. I prefer the cool, quiet mornings even if I have to wear pogies. There was fog this morning:

foggy_morning_Nov_15_2011_c_r.jpg

What on earth is that gadget in the lower right corner?

Bob S. - just curious, as usual

[Snail Space]

What on earth is that gadget in the lower right corner?

It's a detachable stabiliser, which stops the ergo from falling off the bank and into the water.

Cheers,
Dave.

[Rocket Roy]

Lovely photo as usual. You could probably compile a small book.

It's forecast to be 3c on the Thames this morning.

[Byron Drachman]

There is supposed to be a cold front approaching so today might be one of our last "warm" days. It was well above freezing this morning, in the high 30's (F.) I did 17K. The last 15K was done with squared blades.

[Bob S.]

The last 15K was done with squared blades.

And - I would hope - with floats and pogies as well.

Bob S.