Hi DJ,

Firstly, congratulations to Kristi on completing the paddle, great effort and a great role model for young girls interested in the sport.

The thing I would mention is that I believe anyone, regardless of gender or age (within reason) is capable of a 30km paddle in the kind of conditions you had, provided they paddle with correct technique.

Poor technique contributes to premature muscle fatigue in the triceps and shoulders which will bring anyone undone in an endurance event.

I do a lot of paddling and frequently see people paddling along (some with years of experience) with very poor technique. 15 minutes of one on one coaching and they can paddle faster, with less effort and consequently less fatigue.

I'm not trying to take anything away from anyone who completed the paddle, just don't want people interested in the sport reading this thinking they aren't capable of doing it.

If you're not sure if you are paddling correctly, take note if you are getting sore shoulders, back or triceps instead of abs. You may need a slight tweak to your technique from someone who knows what they are doing. It's very easy to correct.

Congrats again to Kristy and everyone else who completed the event, looked like fun.

Cheers,

DM

Over here, if she sailed around the world non- stop solo, her name would be Jessica Watson. Interestingly, it also looks like Kristi's parents own a stink boat?

Yea, I am with Doggie. What's a stink boat????

A stink boat is the sort of boat that a rag boat isn't, that should clear things up......

OK I think I know now. So if a stink boat is not like a rag boat it must be like a holding down boat. Is that right?

E T said...

OK I think I know now. So if a stink boat is not like a rag boat it must be like a holding down boat. Is that right?

According to the coast guard GPS the average speed over ground for the 2nd Solo paddle group whole trip was 6.25kph and the total time was 4.40min.

They wernt smokin it but they wernt out for a Sunday Paddle either!

I guess the point DJ was making is that when the paddle came up Kristi saw it as goal to do 40Km across the bay and trained to make the distance. She was the only Junior who signed up for the solo paddle and did it on a 12'6.

Kristi hasnt really done much distance flat water paddling she prefers doing down winders with Simondo and Justin in 35 - 45kn+ downwind conditions.

Here is some footage we shot or tried to shoot earlier this year of her down winding the 12'6 Fanatic, your welcome to join her on a run like this anytime you like!



Like you say anyone can do it right!

Phill

Well done Kristy and well done DJ.

I reckon anyone who paddles 30k deserves a big pat up on the back. That is an awesome effort for all and sundry

lookToSea said...
Looked like a great paddle! Might try get some nsw people down there next year..

NSW had representation this year......I teamed up with him.
Made some HUGE donations for the after paddle auctions too.
The more the merrier next year!!!

Well done Kristi.
I reckon there will be a few more doing it solo next year

Scotty88 said...

Congrats Kristi and all involved.
I get it now, a rag boat due to using a sail & stink boat due to it's got a motor.

Woohoo! I've always known what a stink boat was but have never heard a yacht called a rag boat. Guess thats my sailing background.