Anna Levesque's Blog – August 2010 Archive (2)

Getting Unstuck -- Peel Outs and Eddy Turns On and Off the Water

Eddy turns and peel outs are essential skills for whitewater

kayaking. Catching eddies allows us more control because we can stop,

scout, take a break and regroup. Peeling out of eddies allows us to

re-enter the current in control and gives us time to set up for our

next move. The key components to eddy turns and peel outs are:

1. Angle = 45 degrees relative to the…

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Added by Anna Levesque on August 17, 2010 at 10:06am — No Comments

Girls at Play Summer Tour Recap!

What a summer! The Girls at Play Summer Tour traveled up and down the East Coast visiting retailers and kayak schools in NC, PA, VT, Canada, VA, WI, GA and KY. Over one hundred women treated themselves

to a day, weekend or week of kayaking — some events even included yoga,

massage and wine and cheese! The energy and inspiration we received

from the women we met continues to fuel our passion for paddling and

adventure. Not to mention the personal growth, confidence and joy…

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Added by Anna Levesque on August 10, 2010 at 11:12am — No Comments

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