One big boat & one small @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² out this morning, paddling through constant rain π§ on a rather soggy training session.
The crew of our small boat were working hard and beat the big boat on the final piece, which was twice around Brunswick Dock.
I haven't helmed an @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² since before, Xmas so I decided to take my turn tonight.
A light breeze with none of the forecasted rain. Buoys difficult to see in the dark.
I had another boat to follow, which made it easier, although my turns were a little wide.
A calm, clear night with a very light breeze for @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² training. The constellation of Orion was clearly visible in the night sky.
One boat out working hard at long pieces. Went faster on the final piece, even with the addition of short rests.
A link to my photos of @amathus_dbc at the 7K pursuit #Dragonboat π² race event on the River Trent in Nottingham on Sunday, hosted by @nottsanaconda
We came 2nd! πͺππ
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One @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² out training tonight.
A little light drizzle now & again and a moderate breeze, but otherwise conditions OK.
Almost continuous paddling - we covered 13.4K in total πͺπ» - getting ready for a 7K distance race at Nottingham on Sunday.
Slightly warmer night π than we've had for a few weeks. Moderate breeze, which dropped by the end of the @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² training session.
One boat out, focusing on how we do an efficient stroke.
Hard work, but I think we all made changes to make a difference. π
A calm, cold and dry night for @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² training tonight.
One boat out, working hard on paddling better. Focusing on best technique and trying not to lapse into an old "default" style - which often happens when tired. π₯΅
Did two 3K long pieces, which went well.
2 boats out for @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² training on a cold Sunday morning. Luckily, predicted rain was only a light shower.
Working on front of stroke - catch & kick, doing circuits & longer pieces.
A helm slipped & fell, but skilfully turned herself to land in the boat! π²ππ»
2 boats out on a sunny π winter's Sunday for @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² training.
Our coach had been for a swim earlierπ¦ π and verified the coldness of the water π
We did a number of long pieces covering 10.6K . Our boat got better each time - great power on the last run. πͺπ»
Chilly wind π₯Άπ¬, but dry tonight for a 10K @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² training session.
One boat out doing a number of circuits around the Albert & "branch" dock (Dukes Dock), improving both our stroke and our time.
Cold, very calm & very foggy for @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² training tonight.
Lights on our one boat for safety, but only us out, quietly cutting through the water with powerful strokes. An eerie sight.
That's my yellow woolly hat on the right π
(Photo by Gary Anderson on the helm)
My first @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² training session of the new year today. Feeling it now after a few weeks break.
Cold & windy with intermittent light rain. Choppy water.
Two boats out working on components of stroke, then battling each other in longer pieces through the waves.
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Constant rain this Sunday morning. Kept looking like it was clearing, but then it came down again, and again. π§
Had a short soggy @Amathusdbc O1 session followed by a soaking wet #Dragonboat π² training session
Two boats doing Albert Dock buoy turn circuits, improving our stroke
One @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² out training on a relatively calm, dry, full moon, December night.
Long pieces at a steady measured pace working on the technique and power of our stroke.
We turned in the Albert Dock which is festooned with Christmas π lights & projections.
Bright winter sunlight on a Sunday morning for @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² training.
I did an early O1 session first. 7 x one person boats doing technical work. Must remember to keep my inboard arm up π
2 full boats out on the main session, doing some long pieces on spring stroke
Warmer than previous nights and dry, with a moderate breeze, for tonight's @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² training.
We filled a single boat and worked at a steady, no rush rate on the rotational element of our stroke.
Woolly hats on tonight for @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² training π₯Ά
A very cold, dry night with a very light breeze.
Two boats out in the dark, working on putting all the elements of our stroke into action. The Christmas π π
lights around Salthouse Dock gave the best visibility.
Early O1 session for me today - getting better at the one person boat, then the main @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² training session.
I was ready to helm, but it was a perfect day for helm practice, so another helmed most of the session (great work) & I just did the final piece. π
Mild, calm night for @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² training
Calm, until a speedboat, breaking the speed limit, made a big, rolling wash of waves π² π
Our crew braced the boat with our paddles & kept us safe.
This was followed by a good, stroke improving session, lit by Xmas lights
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Because I didn't have much time in October, I was only able to finish a few, but I have most of the sketches. I like working on the prompts, so we're now in the finishember months.
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The three winning ducks for the Hearts of Steel Pittsburgh Dragon Boat team of women breast cancer survivors. This was a fundraising event. This is a team that feels - βWhen we celebrate our birthdays, weβre excited about turning 62.β
One yellow duck floating downstream with a Hearts of Steel Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Team member off to the side.
My sister waiting for the last ducks that floated past the finish line. She speaks of what it means to be on the team: βOne woman had a similar complication to mine. It really helped having someone to talk to who understood.β
Hearts of Steel Pittsburgh Dragon Boat team members with one duck floating downstream to raise money for breast cancer survivors who want the camaraderie of other breast cancer survivors but canβt afford the dragon boat fees, apparel and equipment costs.
A weekend ago my sister, a cancer survivor surprised me with participating in a fundraiser for Hearts of Steel Pittsburgh Dragon Boat team. It was great fun. www.heartsofsteelpittsburgh.org
#survivors #cancerresearch #dragonboat
We had a proper scream π± tonight at @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² training π Our skeleton β οΈ crew was just enough for 2 boats
My turn to helm on a wild & windy night π¬ as our spooky π» paddlers powered through the waves π
1st 11 photos by me Thanks to Wendy and Julie for the rest.
black dog in a crowd
daydrinking with malky at the international #dragonboat races at liyu lake. not sure whether to root for the local team, #oakland or the university of #melbourne
Windy π¬ dark night, but thankfully, the rain held off until we finished our @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² training session.
One full boat out doing long technical pieces in the shelter of Brunswick dock - high feather strokes over the waves.
Throwback to ~20 years ago when I was tearing it up with my #dragonboat crewβnow brought to life with a little #grok imagine
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Big & small boat out on a calm autumn night for @Amathusdbc #Dragonboat π² training.
A bit of crew swapping to balance the boats & we were off - paddling some long pieces with technical elements to improve our stroke.
Last piece was a chase race with a turnaround.
