I finally got out in the C1 at the Dog Days Slalom (Bellefonte,PA) this weekend. Since I was the only C1W there, I just worked on making all the gates with a clean line instead of worrying about speed.
My practice didn't go all that well on Saturday as the water was higher than usual course levels. I thought I was going to bag the class and just race kayak as I didn't have the strength in my shoulder to make the gates correctly. But by Sunday morning the water dropped significantly and after my kayak runs, which went well I decided to take one race run in C1 since the shoulder didn't feel to sore. It went much better than expected with a clean run! One little bobble and a bit on the slow side, but it felt good to get back in the boat. I love how a C1 turns!
So now I think I can start doing some easy runs in the C1 as long as I don't try to play to hard. Not planning on rolling any time soon.
Good news then... I was thinking how things went for you last night.
As of today there is a plan afoot to paddle the LY or Slip this Sunday with Larry and Mark. Let me know your interest (K or C)!
Paul C.
Cboats Moderator
Official TOG Member (Team Old Guy)!
Since I was the only C1W there, I just worked on making all the gates with a clean line instead of worrying about speed.
I was thinking how things went for you last night.