Glen, can you post the results of the Mayors Cup after the 2hrs etc, or
maybe you did previously?

Thanks, Rowan

Scott, Please let me make a correction to my e-mail in which I send you a picture of Earl Baldwin racing his own designed and built kayak in the Mayor's Cup Race.  Re-reading Earl's e-mail below where he described a few of his thoughts on the race, it appears that the Mayor's Cup Race last October was cancelled 2 hours, 12 minutes, 58 seconds into the race from the start of the boats in the first heat; not cancelled as I said at 2:12:58 P.M.  Thanks.  Also, an update on Earl - on December 30 he fell over a pile of boards in his cellar and was severly injured, and in the past three weeks of bed rest he says he lost 14 pounds of muscle off his frame; but he told me that in the effort to speed his recuperation, he went outside his house in Orrington, Maine last Thursday and shoveled snow for 3 half-hour stints.  He said he still plans to be ready for the Spring Wildwater Races.  -- Glen

--------- Forwarded message ----------

From: Earl Baldwin <eunice326@...>

To: eunice326@...

Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:44:47 -0400

Subject: Mayor's Cup Stats

Glen:

        When I hit the first  big wave and got a face full of solid salt water, and before the next wave combined with a big boat wake, I had a quick thought that almost blurred my concentration, after all these years, "By convincing me to compete in this Mayor's Cup Race, Glen finally got his revenge for me leading him in his Olympic Kayak in 1987 around Verna Island and into the Atlantic Ocean, and watching him brace for over a mile to keep from flipping over in the large waves, and being dashed onto the rocky shore."  "My concentration must be broken."  "Tend to business!".  Yep, we are even.  It was a great race, and I am glad to have participated even though it was cut short. 

        Because of the unknown wind conditions,  I wimped out of my Falcon Touring Kayak, and in a tearing rush, I built my specially designed 28-pound 19-foot Kevlar Atlantic Sea Kayak in four days (and three long nights).  Time ran out before I could add a rudder and seat back, but that boat performed beautifully.  In one respect, the Falcon Touring Kayak, which I designed after the Atlantic Sea Kayak, would have been better.  With its sharp low volume bow, it would have punched the waves instead of rising so high into the wind.  But the greater stability of the Atlantic more than compensated.  And the additional foot room was luxurious.

        Glen, thanks for the info you sent on the 35 boats that were leading on the Hudson River when the race was terminated 2 hours, 12 minutes, 58 seconds, from the start of the first boats at the Mayor's Cup.  From that and the registration list, and a replay on the website http://tinyurl.com/cef7so of the race that followed the GPS imbedded tracking chip each paddler carried, I have been able to determine the relative positions of the first 13 boats in the Touring Men's division.  It appears that I was in 11th place out of 33 boats in my class.

        I feel pretty good about that.  If I can last another year, and if the Touring classes are not eliminated, perhaps we can do the whole race.  Glen, I expect you to be there.

        Happy paddling to all!       

        Earl

Received this picture along with a quick write up on this guy- pretty damn cool that he's still a stud at 85................check out home page photo.

Scott,
 
The attached picture is "home page" worthy.  It is a picture of 84-year old Earl Baldwin in last October's Mayor's Cup around Manhattan Race.  Earl was in 11th place (according to the website ID tracking http://tinyurl.com/cef7so ) out of 33 touring kayaks in his class at the time (2:12:58 PM) the race was cancelled due high winds and rough water.  Earl was paddling a sea kayak of his own design that he built just two-weeks before the Mayor's Cup race.  He said he did not have time to put in a rudder system in his boat, so he was using his home-made paddle to steer in the breaking side waves and fierce head winds.  Don't you hope you will be in as good-of-shape as he is when you are eighty-five years old?
 

Just a freindly reminder- if ya got any cool kayak pictures that are "home page" worthy, forward them to me- grapescott@...

Oh, by the way, I certainly hope we all log into GSKR  and view the home page..........I like to change it up every now and then.........

Scott

Here's something different, an indoor paddling regatta sponsored by the
Eastern Regional Dragon Boat Association.  The event is held indoors at
public school 1 @ 8 Henry Street - NYC 10038 off Catherine Slip.

Details at: http://www.erdba.org

Divisions by age and gender.
Distances: 1000m, 500m and 200m

Equipment:  Concept2 rowing machines with Vermont Waterways paddling
adapter.  Since it's a dragon boat event, no switching sides during race

Fee:  FREE

49 days left until SPRING. Not like I'm counting or anything!

Hello all; below is a shout out from Wesley Echols inviting all to please come
check it out:

The web site Surfskiracing.com is live today so take a look.

The feedback has extremely positive with all the people I have spoken to
over the last month or so. The site will continue to grow as we get more
content. We are kicking around some ideas to make the site even better.

Be sure to take a look at the boat reviews(my opinion only). Send us your
paddler profile with a picture so we can add it. The Event/Calendar tab is
in its infancy stage but you will get the idea what we are trying to do.

If you see text on the various pages then scroll and click, and they are
linked to articles, pics, etc. We also have a blog linked from the Home
page, where we will be posting current events, happenings, or just paddling
stories.

The dvd, Surfski Basics Volume 1, is in its final stage, and will available
very soon to purchase from the web site. A short trailer is on the home page
while a 2 minute trailer is on the Dvd page.

Please send us links, pics, albums, articles that are relevant to
surfskiing, paddling, training, racing, calendars, or just an experience you
had while paddling.

I want to thank everyone for their feedback and suggestions. Keep them
coming. I want to thank my friends Chris Chappell and Mark Ceconi for their
countless hours on the web site. Chris has really made this happen. Lastly
thanks to Erik Borgnes and Bill Leconte for their articles.

Wesley Echols

Yo
I am not sure if you folks are looking at this guy but he has some
really good video info. there are some new clips and i really like the
one (anne cooks)
check it out http://www.youtube.com/jimsquad

Lars

--- In GardenStateKayakRacing@yahoogroups.com, "surfskiracing"
<surfskiracing@...> wrote:
>
> Craig, if  you have a calendar of your races could you forward it to
> me so I can post it. If you have gps tracks that we can upload,pics,
> summaries then that would be great also. If any of the races have a
> website than send the link also.  Tim and I got out today for almost 2
> hrs. Hope all is well. Wesley Echols
>

Do we have any K1 races like this near us?

Check it out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSY-rjNVEGw

Craig, if  you have a calendar of your races could you forward it to
me so I can post it. If you have gps tracks that we can upload,pics,
summaries then that would be great also. If any of the races have a
website than send the link also.  Tim and I got out today for almost 2
hrs. Hope all is well. Wesley Echols

Not sure about you guys and gals but I am still paddling. Crunching
through the ice in spots. Gotta love this but it is rotten on the
ski. But I cannot help myself I love the sound of my ski and paddle
crunching through ice.

Ok so I don't race, lucky for you.

If you actually want what i think is a decent workout to be paddle
strong. Here is my workout. Emphasis is on reps not weight but
definately move up in weights as soon as possible. If you cannot do
at least 12 reps drop the weight next workout. For instance the lat
is a really easy muscle to build I started my bent over lifts at 50
lbs. and am well over 100 lbs now) I prefer to get in 20-40 reps. If
you die on a set. Wait 10-20 seconds then finish the required number.
I have few dumbells and weights and will purchase as needed. If you
have a gym great! I can also give many exorices that can be done
without either. Try new exorcises and alter the order once in awhile.

Pects:
Push ups. Try to get between 120-140.
Bench press 2 sets both sets to fatigue.
Do some bench flies.

Deltoids:
Dumbell presses. I alternate rather then lifting both over the head
at the same time. It helps in building core. If I was a rower I'd do
together. Anyways, at least 2 sets looking at about 28-32 lifts.

Dumbell raises. Holding a dumbells at the waste individually lift
each to eye level. Kind of like the nazi salute.

Lats:
Single dumbell Lift. Bend over at the waist dumbell on the floor off
hand on a bench or chair to support the spine. Lift dumbell to chest.
2 sets.

Single dumbell swing. Same exorcise except a lighter dumbell. Dumbell
is on the floor slightly a head of you. It is to be brought up
diagonally and topped out at the butt rather then the chest. This
exorcise I like to do standing on one foot and emphasize a balance
between grace and strength. 2 sets 30+ reps

If you have a pull up bar do some of those. I don't sadly.

Last exorcise lat exorcise ties in to situps.
I have a rope that is tied around a spare bed. You could use a bench.
Slip the feet under the rope, having your shoulders at the edge. Grab
the dumbell that is on the floor and raise it straight over your head
then back to the floor. Concentrate on working your lats. Once done
the weight goes on the rope between your feet and you move your butt
out to the edge and you do situps. (See the movie "The Professional"
if you do not understand what I am saying.) Do regular and side to
side situps to work the obliques. Do evil amounts.

Obliques. Put one dumbell in either hand, twist at the hip to lower
it as far as you can then straighten back up. Do other side. 2 sets

Take a dumbell and sit it on your shoulders so it straddles your neck
like an ox with a yoke. Rotate at the hips. 1 set

Rotates. Holding two dumbells out from your sides you then rotate at
the hips so that one then is in front of you and one behine you. Stop
just short of max rotation.

Smile because you are done.

I never do biceps or triceps. My arms are big enough and rather not
have them any bigger. As a paddler you will have to keep any extra
muscle up and moving which wastes energy. Your emphasis should be to
be to build from the core outward.

I think cardio work is great. Personally I think 3-4 miles is best
with sprints at the end. I find running for speed and not changing
your distance to be the best way to train cardio. You will hit a
speed that your body just cannot get enough O2 at. Then you can work
with your mind to push it. If you run too far or too short you either
do not have the body warmed up to be running at full speed or you put
too many miles in and you can degrade your upper body strength gains.

Cheers,
D













--- In GardenStateKayakRacing@yahoogroups.com, "craigimpens"
<craigimpens@...> wrote:
>
> Just some thoughts to keep us busy.
> No time like the present to start building a base for your racing
> season. Here are some things that might help everyone improve this
> year.
> Start Running: Try to run at least 1 mile twice a week and keep a
> log of your times.Your 1st run will be difficult but by the 4th or
> 5th run you will see improvement. Continue this through March and
> your cardio won't be too bad when you hop back in the boat.
>
> WeightLifting: Helps build up strength for powerful starts,strong
> finishes,and anything in between.I usually concentrate on
> Back,Shoulders,Chest,Bi's and Tri's. One tidbit! Your start of a
race
> is very important. After the 1st ten minutes positions are
> established.If you have some more power to get to the front of the
> field, chances are you will stay up there in most cases.
>
> Core Training: Start those Crunches! Try to do 4 -6 sets of 30 reps
> every day or every other day. Use a balance ball if you can to help
> those stabaliser muscles. Leg lifts are also good for working the
> lower abs. This won't take too long and the rewards are worth it.
> Hope some of this is helpful.
> See ya on the water!
> Craig
>

Just some thoughts to keep us busy.
No time like the present to start building a base for your racing
season. Here are some things that might help everyone improve this
year.
Start Running: Try to run at least 1 mile twice a week and keep a
log of your times.Your 1st run will be difficult but by the 4th or
5th run you will see improvement. Continue this through March and
your cardio won't be too bad when you hop back in the boat.

WeightLifting: Helps build up strength for powerful starts,strong
finishes,and anything in between.I usually concentrate on
Back,Shoulders,Chest,Bi's and Tri's. One tidbit! Your start of a race
is very important. After the 1st ten minutes positions are
established.If you have some more power to get to the front of the
field, chances are you will stay up there in most cases.

Core Training: Start those Crunches! Try to do 4 -6 sets of 30 reps
every day or every other day. Use a balance ball if you can to help
those stabaliser muscles. Leg lifts are also good for working the
lower abs. This won't take too long and the rewards are worth it.
Hope some of this is helpful.
See ya on the water!
Craig

Dawid Mocke is not only one of the best surfski paddlers in the
world, he's also one of the best and most prolific trainers of
beginner paddlers.

Since he started Surfskischool in Cape Town in 2003 he's trained a
couple of thousand beginners using his ABC method!

And now he's made a DVD of the course.

Divided into 5 sections (the ABCs, Paddling, Going Out through Waves,
Catching Waves and Catching Runs), the DVD gives the beginner paddler
a thorough grounding in everything from how to carry a ski to the
correct stroke.

I definitely don't consider myself a beginner but I also learnt a
thing or two from watching this DVD.

A preview of the DVD can be seen on Surfski.info and it will be
available for purchase from tonight SA time.

Check it out on www.surfski.info.

I mean an large not an extra large.

--- In GardenStateKayakRacing@yahoogroups.com, "darebet" <darebet@...>
wrote:
>
> I am selling my XL Kokatat drysuit. It is the entry level suit that
> retails for about 385. It is about 4 years old and I only used it
last
> year about 10 times. The rest of the time it just sits. I have opted
> for a different configuration of cold water protection.
>

I am selling my XL Kokatat drysuit. It is the entry level suit that
retails for about 385. It is about 4 years old and I only used it last
year about 10 times. The rest of the time it just sits. I have opted
for a different configuration of cold water protection.

Andy,

Onno gas pedal differs little from surfski footboard/pedals (at least
Epic).

Did you check out the full pedals in the link?

A completely differant design......

Scott

http://www.surfski.info/content/view/941/155/

Anyone care to comment on the preceived effectiveness  of  these?

With a little bit of Home Depot stainless steel/aluimium, they seem easy enough to build. I'd like to see a mount in a v10 first, though- not sure of attachment points to fit an epic.....

Thoughts?

Scott

Saw this posted over on the world yahoo group.....



http://www.nasbla.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1

Mark Ceconi sent me this link. It is a great piece of footage that
should be
a reminder to us all. As we get more confident in our skills, we tend
to
take more chances. So for many of us who paddle in the winter time
and live
in the Northeast, and other places, this highlights to importance of
pfd's
and the proper paddling gear( dry suit, etc). Most of us have had some
experience w/ near death, cold water immersion, or not being able to
remount
as quickly as possible without some assistance in challenging
conditions..
We all know this, but seeing this clip by the expert and real life
examples
makes it more poignant.

Wesley Echols, Newport, RI

I watched the video. I was just wondering how much Greg was paid to
take a dive in the first round.

Actually I always thought those hobies were goofy but after seeing that
clip they seem goofy and fast. I'd be interested to see how fast you'd
go if you'd put the "peddle blades" on a ski and you paddled while you
peddeled.

And after you try that out figure out how to run em on a ski fitted
with hydrofoils.

If anybody has a moment could people sound off on what they are wearing
for their cold water paddles?

http://www.charlestonbusiness.com/news/25869-charleston-based-kayak-company-sues\
-chinese-manufacturer

Have to respond.
Glen,  Loosen up.
I have paddled with Greg a couple times (never in a race though) and
Oscar a few times. Couple years ago Oscar and I discussed (argued)
about hull design & performance. Got a call from him when he had a
proto of their Epic 18 and he brought it up to Annapolis for me to try
and asked me to compare it with what I was doing (a modified Glider 2
1/2'' narrower, internal rudder for following seas, less rocker and
cockpit moved forward - I screwed up by not going to a blunt bow
though) for a 'fast touring kayak' (not a K1 or surfski). Still think
those more experienced pool paddlers may have presented a better
challenge in their environment - don't think Greg and Oscar are that
experienced with 'pool conditions'.

Thank you for your in-depth explanation of the four wheel drive car &
a motorcycle and the comparison to a 'hobiecat' vs. how a kayak paddle
functions.
Ice

To be fair, I believe Ice was probably practicing sarcasm in his post.  Pool
conditions? I get
it.  And for the record, I could mention 12 competitors that out performed
Oscar, at least
recently, at Dubai.  Pair two of them up and let em' at the mirage.  No hard
feelings Big O
and Barton.







--- In GardenStateKayakRacing@yahoogroups.com, World Champions
<USADragonBoat@...> wrote:
>
>
> I guess you haven't been on the race circuit very long.  You are not going to
find much
stronger paddlers than Greg Barton and Oscar Chalupsky.  You are comparing
apples and
oranges in this tug-of-war.  It would be like using a motorcycle with a larger
horsepower
engine (Barton and Chalupsky) verses a four wheel drive car with a smaller
horsepower
engine (hobiecat).  The smaller four wheel drive car would win the tug-of-war
with a large
motorcycle, because the four wheel drive would have more traction.  I also think
the
outcome between Greg Barton and the hobiecat would have been different if Greg
had
more space and time to get a bite of his paddle in the water.  The weakest and
slowest
portion of a race is the time it takes for a kayak or canoe, or dragonboat to
get moving
from a stationary position.  The hobiecat has its blades continually submerged
in the
water; whereas a canoe and kayak, especially at the start of a race from a
stationary
position there is significant lag time producing no power of the blade against
the water as
the paddle is in the air setting up for the next stroke.
>
> To: GardenStateKayakRacing@...: ice-fpt-1@...: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:40:32
+0000Subject: [GardenStateKayakRacing] Not fair competition
>
>
>
> Who are these guys, Barton and Chalupsky? Couldn't he have gottenstronger and
faster
paddlers to compete against and ones more familiarwith a fresh water pool
environment.
I'll bet some of those paddlersthat go to an indoor pool for winter time
paddling would
have givenhim a better run, after all they are more familiar with pool
conditions. You need
Windows Media Player. Hope the link works and it opens uphere (really not sure
how to
post a
link).http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaking/images/miragedrive/Tug-O-War_LG.wmv
>

Who are these guys, Barton and Chalupsky? Couldn't he have gotten
stronger and faster paddlers to compete against and ones more familiar
with a fresh water pool environment. I'll bet some of those paddlers
that go to an indoor pool for winter time paddling would have given
him a better run, after all they are more familiar with pool conditions.


You need Windows Media Player. Hope the link works and it opens up
here (really not sure how to post a link).


http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaking/images/miragedrive/Tug-O-War_LG.wmv

Are you stumped on that perfect gift idea for your loved ones?
How about a Garden State Racing T-Shirt! Available in yellow and grey
at a low price of just $15. (while supplies last) Happy Holidays to
all of you.
Craig

Tim Jacobs wins in Dubai!!