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<DIV>I want to thank Peter for a terrific session with lots of practice
and lots of new ideas to practice some more. </DIV>
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<DIV>I feel very safe to venture in new kayak territory under
Peter's watchful eyes and armed with his detailed
instructions. I'm very grateful.</DIV>
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<DIV>Also, thank you Chris for doing "The Wave" for me. A new
experience! I apologize if my paddle hit you in the process. Yikes,
I surely didn't mean for it to go there. </DIV>
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<DIV>Thank you all for the encouragement and camaraderie, what a great
group of people.</DIV>
<DIV>Maryke</DIV>
<DIV><FONT lang=0 face="Comic Sans MS" color=#000080 size=2
FAMILY="SCRIPT" PTSIZE="10">Maryke Brannin<BR>818-545-9751</DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 7/6/2008 8:46:04 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
bwaldron@impulse.net writes:</DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT style="FONT: 18px Comic Sans MS"
face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><B> Thank you Peter for hosting a fun
and successful Summer Paddler Practice Session
today. </B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT style="FONT: 18px Comic Sans MS"
face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><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>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT style="FONT: 18px Comic Sans MS"
face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><B>We all headed out to the pond with Chris
towing his surf boat.</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT style="FONT: 18px Comic Sans MS"
face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><B>Some of us stayed with Peter while others
worked on their own practice & rescue skills.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT style="FONT: 18px Comic Sans MS"
face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><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>
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face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><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>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT style="FONT: 18px Comic Sans MS"
face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><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>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT style="FONT: 18px Comic Sans MS"
face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><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>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT style="FONT: 18px Comic Sans MS"
face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><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>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT style="FONT: 18px Comic Sans MS"
face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><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>
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face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><B>Robert stayed right with us to offer help
& assistance the whole time.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT style="FONT: 18px Comic Sans MS"
face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><B>Chris and John E helped
Julianne with her reentries, which she is very comfortable
with.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT style="FONT: 18px Comic Sans MS"
face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><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>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT style="FONT: 18px Comic Sans MS"
face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><B>We then returned to the water for some
additional practice and review.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT style="FONT: 18px Comic Sans MS"
face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><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>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT style="FONT: 18px Comic Sans MS"
face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><B>Everyone had a fun time and learned a new
skill or improved upon an existing skill. </B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT style="FONT: 18px Comic Sans MS"
face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><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>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT style="FONT: 18px Comic Sans MS"
face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><B>Thank you again Peter and all who helped
us develop skills and confidence in a fun atmosphere.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT style="FONT: 18px Comic Sans MS"
face="Comic Sans MS" size=5>Beverly Waldron</FONT></DIV>
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face="Comic Sans MS" size=5><A title=mailto:bwaldron@impulse.net
href="mailto:bwaldron@impulse.net">bwaldron@impulse.net</A></FONT></DIV>
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