Well where do I start...
The last couple of weeks have been quite positive with me managing to juggle time in between University work and working on my practical skills. Uni work at the moment consists of modules covering Anatomy & Physiology, Sports Coaching & Navigation so it is pretty full on considering it is only my first year. Loads of notes taking and plenty of assignments on the go as well.
On a more practical note I have been able to work on my flat water skills in both kayak and open canoe which will help when I come to transfer them on to the river for the white water season!
Moving on from the flat water skills I managed to sneak in a trip on the Upper Dart last Wednesday (10th October 2012) with my good mate Dave and also a trip down the Dart Loop today (17th October) with Dave, Alex 'Mr Protein' and Jo 'Super cool' Nosworthy. Both trips were run at a good water level with some chunky stoppers on the Upper and some good play waves on the Loop.
However the highlight of the last fortnight was the White Water Safety & Rescue course I attended which was run by both Darren Joy and Ollie Vann of Fluid Skills on the weekend of the 13th & 14th of October.
The course covered defensive and aggressive swimming, live baiting, shallow water wading, recovery of a swimmer, throwline rescues, entrapment rescues, recovery of equipment, vectors, 2:1 ropes systems and 4:1 rope systems. Having now completed the course I believe that my knowledge base has grown and feel much more comfortable when I am in a white water situation. Both a course and coaches I highly recommend!
Anvil weir. Very sticky stopper.
Tori testing the 4:1 rig
4:1 rig simplified?
Tori taking a dip...
Well that's all for now I'm afraid. Hopefully you will be hearing from me soon...
6 days until my climbing trip to El Chorro, bring it on...
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