Ok..Woogie has just left my place and we have confirmed some dates for Technique Clinics.

1. Sunshine Coast (Noosa Woods) Sunday 16th November. 8.30am. $40 for 2hr technique session. Limit to first 10 people. BYO Board and Paddle.

2. Gold Coast (Currumbin Alley Boat Ramp) Sunday 23rd November. 8.30am. $40 for 2hr technique session. Limit to first 10 people. BYO Board and Paddle.This is the day after Honolua. Clinic to be conducted at event finish area.

Contact Kiakaha (Woogie & Jodie) direct to make bookings.

Brooko said...

Ok forgive me for not knowing but who is "woogie"? and why would you need to learn how to paddle, surely its not that hard to learn

You're right Brooko..It's not that hard at all ! Just stick your blade in and pull water. It's that easy and anyone can do it. That's why SUP is taking off..cause anyone and everyone with no skill can do it. You don't need a lesson at all.

But...it's even easier if you've been paddling for over 20 years with 2 World Titles and numerous other International and National Titles to your name. That's who Woogie is. He's just some guy who finds the paddling side of SUP natural and he has an uncanny talent for spotting technical flaws in others (but only if asked) and he has the ability to help them change their stroke in order to paddle with more ease and efficiency, less injury and more effectiveness. Particularly useful for those wanting to compete in distance/downwind events.

Some people are just new at SUP and have no paddling experience at all. They're windsurfers, kitesurfers, surfers or none of the above. They have expressed interest in learning to paddle correctly and would like to learn from extremely knowledgeable and generous people who offer to share their skills with others.

I talked Woogie into conducting clinics as he has changed and helped many outrigger paddlers techniques over the years with some going from being complete "newbies" in the sport to placing Top 3 in International Events.

But you're right...anyone can just paddle! You don't need to learn and you don't need a lesson at all. It's like surfing...you don't need a lesson for that do you? Surely it's not that hard ?? Just stand up and go.

It's just how far you want to develop you personal skills. We all want to learn..thats why we're all members of this forum...to learn ... otherwise we'd be like the experienced guys and girls... just out there doing it. And using our mobiles and private email to contact our mates instead.

BTW... The first Clinic on the Sunshine Coast is now full. Thanks for those who booked. Look forward to meeting you there. If more interest is shown..a second clinic date will be organised in December.

Hey Daz..I'm sure Jody will see your post and be in contact. Otherwise here are their details.

www.kiakahacanoesandpaddles.com
Ph: 5448 3141
Mb: 0432 296 647

They may not get back to you till later today as they are out testing the new 18'8" Penetrator.

Scotty Mac said...

Hey Aussiewahine,
I have a good idea, if you video a session and sell it on dvd. Wouldnt need to be high quality. Just gives an option for those in other states and overseas.
What do you rekon?
Regards,
Scott

Hey Scotty..I thought of that. Haven't spoken to Woogie about it. I think the good thing with clinics is the individual "hands on" and "one on one" coaching you get. You can watch heaps of videos and think you're doing ok copying them. You think you're paddling well and like you're surposed to...until someone more knowledgable works with you and picks up all the details your missing.

I guess it's like being coached in any sport..swimming/gymnastics etc. It's an ongoing mission to improve. The other option is to video yourself and send it in for analysis. I've technique coached outrigging for over 10 years and it's amazing how many people think they are paddling correct and doing everything you're telling them until they see themselves on video. Even then some still think they are doing it perfectly until you start pointing out all the flaws and "freeze frame" the stroke on play back. And then it's amazing how much improvement you see in them.

But yes..I'll mention it to Woogie. Maybe instead of filming the clinics he could do an instructional video and then demonstrate the most common errors people have.

Thanks for your reply Scotty.

Yep kiakaha I rekon you idea has merit especially for Melbourne. In Adelaide I rekon I would maybe be the only one interested. The SUP bug is slow to catch on here.

Good idea about the video. I am going to try to do it like DJ did.

Yeah probably just you and me scotty (when i could get to Adelaide) but you never know if someone like onboard got on and advertised it then maybe something could happen.

If not then sending a video might be the best way at the moment.

Cheers

Champ

teatrea said...

Paddling clinic sounds like a great idea , i had a long session the other day and woke up hurting everywhere lower back shoulder hammies you name it , if Woodgie can sort me out $40.00 for a 2 hour session is a bargain.

Had a few people reply already for the 23rd Nov Clinic (GC) so be in quick. Would hate for you to miss our Teatrea

Way ahead on the video idea gang, have already spoken with Woogie at work today and we are going to put together an instructional paddling dvd. I,ll probably do most of the filming and my son Ryan will edit the raw footage into a real neat package, we'll get it done and out quick as there really seems to be a lot of interest out there...........Stuey