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| ===== Surfski Racing, part one ===== | ===== Surfski Racing, part one ===== | ||
| - | (Special blog post from Don Kiesling, Tsunami Rangers officer) | + | (Special blog post from Don Kiesling, former Tsunami Rangers officer, [[:rudders#rudder_sources|maker of DK rudders]]) |
| [[https://tsunamirangers.com/2011/01/26/surfski-racing-part-one/|Original Tsunami Article with photos]] | [[https://tsunamirangers.com/2011/01/26/surfski-racing-part-one/|Original Tsunami Article with photos]] | ||
| - | [[:races:racing|Main Racing Page]] | + | * [[:races:racing|Main Racing Page]] |
| + | * [[:don_kiesling_racing_2|Racing Part 2]] | ||
| Racing is a fun and effective way to improve your paddling skills. In order to go fast, you must hone both your technique and your fitness. Your improved stroke and athleticism will carry over to all of your paddling endeavors. Additionally, you may want to improve your speed by using a surfski. Racing skis are tippier than recreational (cruising / exploring / rock bashing) kayaks, and you will spend many hours improving your balance so that you can focus on paddling and not bracing. Again, improved skill will benefit every paddling outing, making you more comfortable on the water. Finally, races are fun social events, where you can meet many talented and enthusiastic paddlers. | Racing is a fun and effective way to improve your paddling skills. In order to go fast, you must hone both your technique and your fitness. Your improved stroke and athleticism will carry over to all of your paddling endeavors. Additionally, you may want to improve your speed by using a surfski. Racing skis are tippier than recreational (cruising / exploring / rock bashing) kayaks, and you will spend many hours improving your balance so that you can focus on paddling and not bracing. Again, improved skill will benefit every paddling outing, making you more comfortable on the water. Finally, races are fun social events, where you can meet many talented and enthusiastic paddlers. | ||