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Had our  final pool session last night and finally got the hang of the roll. Got a bit more confident with the high Brace but strangely got more confidence on my weaker side.

Really hope it’s not too long before I get out in the sea now to have a play and build on this. If I can get this right in the sea I’ll be made up. It’s quite satisfying to think that if it goes tits up I’ll be able to sort myself out. Although I’d imagine any ripple on the surface or swells will make the job of rolling a different ball game!

Would definitely recommend this kayaking course to anybody starting out in kayaking.

I was too knackered to put up a post last night after an hour in Peel Swimming Pool trying to do a roll in the kayak. Annoyingly I got it third attempt and then lost it. I then found it, lost it, found it lost it. I’m not sure I’ve done two kayak rolls, one after the other yet as I keep lifting my head too early and dropping back into the water. Absolutely made up though that I managed a roll. I’d not expected to try until next week.

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Unfortunately nothing to sew on to my speedos! Had another good kayaking session in Peel swimming pool with Keirron and Adventurous Experiences. Despite my initial expectations to be rolling first time in I’ve realised there’s a fair bit more to kayaking than sunny day paddling. Continue reading