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<div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Comic Sans MS'; min-height: 23px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS"><b> Thank you Peter for hosting a fun and successful Summer Paddler Practice Session today. </b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Comic Sans MS'; min-height: 25px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS"><b>There were 14 of us who showed up at Hobie Beach this morning. Peter O’Sullivan, Lee Shurie, John Peterson, Chris Wood, Robert Tongen, Taylor Burch, Mary Looby, John Ernst, Julianne W., Maryke & Dick Brannin, George & Carol Miller, & myself, Bev Waldron.</b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Comic Sans MS'; min-height: 25px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS"><b>We all headed out to the pond with Chris towing his surf boat.</b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS"><b>Some of us stayed with Peter while others worked on their own practice & rescue skills.</b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Comic Sans MS'; min-height: 25px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS"><b>First Peter had us do wet exits and reentry’s giving us suggestions, guidance and demos. Robert was right there helping us with these reentry’s and offering encouragement.</b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS"><b>Mary, a very proficient paddler, had her brand new Suka and was doing very smooth reentry’s even though this boat had a different personality than her previous boat.</b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Comic Sans MS'; min-height: 25px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS"><b>Peter helped Maryke do an underwater reentry and roll. With his patience and tips she did it!! This was a first for her and we were all excited about this.</b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Comic Sans MS'; min-height: 25px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS"><b>Dick has been working on his roll with a paddle float and with Peters help today he now can now do a real roll. He was a very happy man!!! Congratulations Dick</b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Comic Sans MS'; min-height: 25px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS"><b>We then progressed to assisted rescues. Maryke and I were successful with the bow-toggle roll up, ( I am not sure what this maneuver is really called). I have been practicing this a lot with anyone who would loan me their bow. But today was the first time I was able to come back up. It was easy if you just watched the sky.</b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Comic Sans MS'; min-height: 25px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS"><b>Then we did bow rescues, with demos from Peter. We all did well and had a lot of fun with these.</b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS"><b>Robert stayed right with us to offer help & assistance the whole time.</b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Comic Sans MS'; min-height: 25px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS"><b>Chris and John E helped Julianne with her reentries, which she is very comfortable with.</b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 17px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS"><b>Later we all took a beach break. At this time Chris gave us some bracing practice. He simulated a breaking wave hitting our side by using a webbing he wrapped around our boats. Then he would pull us quickly causing our boat to nearly capsize if we didn’t brace. It was realistic and fun. Thanks Chris for standing in the cold water, and being a “pretend” wave.</b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Comic Sans MS'; min-height: 25px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS"><b>We then returned to the water for some additional practice and review.</b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Comic Sans MS'; min-height: 25px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS"><b>After a bit some of us went back to the launch, some did a little more practice & a short paddle and the rest of the group went for some surf play. </b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 17px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS"><b>Everyone had a fun time and learned a new skill or improved upon an existing skill. </b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Comic Sans MS'; min-height: 25px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Comic Sans MS'; min-height: 25px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS"><b>We then went to Dadio’s and shared our experiences of the day. Mary said, in essence, “One of the nice things about kayaking is that as soon as you reach one level it opens up another level, always presenting a new challenge.” </b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Comic Sans MS'; min-height: 25px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS"><b>Thank you again Peter and all who helped us develop skills and confidence in a fun atmosphere.</b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Comic Sans MS'; min-height: 25px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Comic Sans MS'; min-height: 25px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS">Beverly Waldron</font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="5" style="font: 18.0px Comic Sans MS"><a href="mailto:bwaldron@impulse.net">bwaldron@impulse.net</a></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Comic Sans MS'; min-height: 25px; "><br></div></div></body></html>