USNWC Subaru River Jam

The Subaru River Jam has started for the season. It is great to see all of the kayaks back in the water while taking in a night of good music and company.

The Burn has arrived!!!

 

Whitewater Rafting at USNWC

 

Winter Roll Clinics

 

After my summer adventures, I decided what I really need is to tune in the roll...

The USNWC offered a weekly Roll Clinic at the Charlotte YWCA November - December 2008, and again in January 2009. The instruction was great, and I feel like I got a lot of personalized attention to help diagnose my roll. Coming out of the clinics, I am now very confident with my C to C roll, as well as a pretty solid off-side C to C roll. I won't be doing tricks any time soon, but it is reassuring to know I can consistently roll up on my own.

Whitewater Adventure Begins

 

During the summer of 2008, I collected many stories and injuries at the US National Whitewater Center. I decided I really wanted to taste the adventure of whitewater kayaking, so I signed up for a series of lesson packages with different instructors. I admit...I was hooked!

However, during one lesson I was overturned and my head collided with an artificial rock at the entrance to the Big Water Channel. My one confession is this really shook my nerves. I stayed the course. However, things went terribly after this experience, and it seemed I spent more time upside down than enjoying the adventure.

My sessions got progressively better, and my confidence is returning, so we will see what this year brings at the USNWC. Look forward to more updates as I continue to tune my skills and regain my confidence.