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by Dave A
Fri Jul 06, 2007 3:51 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: CR CATS NOTICE: WASHBURN DBLE DIV 1
Replies: 1
Views: 1940

I have received an entry from the Brown Family for Emily Brown, CR CATS. They have dated the Slalom for the wrong weekend. Could someone please ensure they are aware of the correct dates for the Washburn Div1, 21st and 22nd July. They dated the entries for the preceding weekend on 14/15th ! I left ...
by Dave A
Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:47 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Are you sitting comfortably? - Advice on C-1 sought
Replies: 12
Views: 6439

I keep my Brain safe, wrapped in a waterproof bag jammed between the front airbag and spine under the front deck. This solves the problem of feeling any pain.
by Dave A
Fri Oct 13, 2006 2:18 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Competition review - Changes in the competition structure
Replies: 63
Views: 33500

Would not having to accomodate a third run at venues like Tees WWC and Washburn (Canolfan?), where water time is limited, have a serious impact on the income/ expenditure balance? Either to reduce the limit of entries to accomodate the extra run in the same time slot, hence reduce the income OR inc...
by Dave A
Wed Oct 11, 2006 5:38 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Gym work - Advice needed
Replies: 7
Views: 4753

Yes, John is quite right, The likes of Arnold Schwarnzeneggar had a low Power to Weight Ratio compared to, say, Linford Christie. Moving weights with great speed with explosive effort combined with quality of technique is the key. I think where practical, free weights, (ex. dumbell and barbell ) ar...
by Dave A
Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:28 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Bow Rudders - how have they changed
Replies: 7
Views: 5551

I was always told to keep the bodyweight forward, "lean into the rudder" I remember always being told to NOT to allow the top arm to move above or behind the head, to protect the shoulder joint from potential dislocation. "Brace the forearm on the forehead" is a phrase I recall. Also to put a subtl...
by Dave A
Tue Jul 11, 2006 5:38 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Contact - Washburn Div 1 Dble
Replies: 0
Views: 2172

Trying to contact a Richard Davison, he has sent in entries to our Washburn Div 1 event but has the dates wrong. Would not want him to travel to washburn for the 29th/30th July !!!! He has listed himself as K1M Div 1 Nos146 Club is "Leeds Met University" from the handwriting. I cannot find a contac...