The UKSGS Team – Mark Tozer & Helen Tozer-Wilson & Mike Mayberry 2018
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Showing posts with label UK Storm Gathering. Show all posts
Friday, January 12, 2018
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
UK SGS 9 – What For?
For UK SGS 9 event details and how to book a place, go to this link.
The UKSGS Team – Mark Tozer & Helen Tozer-Wilson & Mike Mayberry 2018
Monday, January 08, 2018
UK SGS 9 – Who For?
For UK SGS 9 event details and how to book a place, go to this link.
The UKSGS Team – Mark Tozer & Helen Tozer-Wilson & Mike Mayberry 2018
Saturday, January 06, 2018
Wednesday, January 03, 2018
UK SGS 9 News – Lodging Prices
The UKSGS Team – Mark Tozer & Helen Tozer-Wilson & Mike Mayberry 2018
Saturday, December 30, 2017
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
UK SGS 9 News – Dates & Location
For UK SGS 9 event details and how to book a place, go to this link.
The UKSGS Team – Mark Tozer & Helen Tozer-Wilson & Mike Mayberry 2018
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
UKSGS 9 News - Project Partner
For UK SGS 9 event details and how to book a place, go to this link.
The UKSGS Team – Mark Tozer & Helen Tozer-Wilson & Mike Mayberry 2018
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
December's Newsletter
8TH UK STORM GATHERING SYMPOSIUM
GREENLAND EXPEDITION • ICE BEARS AND ISLANDS
GREENLAND EXPEDITION • ICE BEARS AND ISLANDS
Happy Holidays! We at Greenland or Bust wish you, your family and your friends a wonderful festive season.
Here in Northern California the ran has been falling, which is great, because we certainly need it. On top of that, the wind has been howling, which has made it really nice to curl up indoors and work on our 2016 schedule, which is filling fast! We don't have it all up on the website yet, but for a sample of what's happening in 2016, click HERE
In November, Helen taught Traditional Paddling and Rolling and Simplifying the Roll at Horseshoe Cove in California. Mark ran some BCU and ISKGA programs in Cornwall, England and on Anglesey, in Wales.
In December, we've got classes in San Diego, Marina Del Rey and Dana Point (all in California). And then 2016 starts...
In January we've got some local programs running, and Helen will be completing her Wilderness First Responder. In February there's Paddle Golden Gate. It's an awesome event, and well worth checking out, if you haven't done so already.
After that, Greenland or Bust and Kokatat are bringing Jaime Sharp to Eureka, California for Ice Bears and Islands, a presentation on Svalbard's world first sea kayak circumnavigation.
For more, please see the flyer below, or e-mail info@greenlandorbust.org.
Later in February, we head to the UK for the 8th UK Storm Gathering Symposium, which takes place on Anglesey in Wales from February 20 to 22. The main event will be followed by BCU and ISKGA Week.
Finally, our next Greenland expedition takes place in the Disco Bay/Ilulissat area from July 20 to 31, 2016, and there are only a couple of places left! Contact us at info@greenlandorbust.org for more information.
As usual, visit www.greenlandorbust.org for more information, our current Events calendar and Blog postings. You can also find us on Twitter. For questions, comments or to schedule us in your neighborhood, email info@greenlandorbust.org.
Happy paddling!
Helen and Mark
Dr. T's Coaching Corner
Proper Planning And Preparation Will Prevent a Poor Performance - Get to know the area where you will be tested. Paddle it a few times in different weather/tidal conditions, so your chart is there as a backup, not as your primary means of knowing your location.
Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail - Set out lots of 'desk-top' plans beforehand, so when on the water you can create several 'deck-top' plans in your head, at any one time: a five minute plan, a 30 minute plan and a one hour plan. Your aim is to be implementing the 5 minute plan, working towards the 30 minute plan, and keeping the one hour plan in perspective.
Be Brave. Take Risks. Nothing Can Substitute Experience - If you are 'experienced' then it stands to reason that you will draw confidence from having built up a breadth of personal knowledge, thus enabling you to make sound judgment calls as and when they are required.
Come Prepared To Take The Helm - If you are not so 'experienced' then you need a bombproof game plan or live on your wits, which will be stressful! This is the hardest way of passing; a good examiner will detect a candidate's lack of flexibility and will try to force judgment calls, potentially then forcing mistakes to be made. After all, they need to see if a candidate is safe in any situation.
To Prepare Is Half The Victory - Be ready to use your safety equipment, especially your towline, more than once and often in quick succession. Sort out an effective roll and be ready with a quick re-entry; this is a set piece and really highlights good paddling skills, or lack of. Make sure the kit you have is functional, accessible but also easily stowed and secured. Stay calm and do what you always do, not what you think someone else wants you to do.
"Be prepared, work hard, and hope for a little luck. Recognize that the harder you work and the better prepared you are, the more luck you might have" - Ed Bradley.
Program Schedule
Simplifying the Roll- December 12, San Diego, California
Simplifying the Roll- December 19, Dana Point, California
Simplifying the Roll- December 20, Marina Del Rey, California
(Programs running in 2016 will be posted soon.)
Working on your roll and need a little help? Simplifying the Roll with Helen Wilson and Yoga for Outdoor People are available from our on-line store HERE.
Copyright © 2015 Greenland or Bust, All rights reserved.
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Copyright © 2015 Greenland or Bust, All rights reserved.
Helen Wilson and Mark Tozer • (707) 834-5501
info@greenlandorbust.org
Saturday, November 07, 2015
November's Newsletter
8TH UK STORM GATHERING SYMPOSIUM • GREENLAND EXPEDITION 2016
Kayak 'season' is only just now slowing down for us here at Greenland or Bust. It has been a WONDERFUL year. We've run classes and taught at symposiums in Wales, Mexico, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, England and the U.S. (South Carolina, California, Minnesota and Oregon). In addition to all of this, we also had our first Storm Gathering USA event, which took place in Trinidad, California. Now we've got a little time to reflect on the past twelve months and get working on next year's schedule.
October started with Simplifying the Roll and some private classes on Anglesey, in Wales. Then we went to Cornwall, England for the Sea Kayaking Cornwall Symposium. After that, Helen headed to Pacific City, Oregon, for Lumpy Waters. This weekend she hosts a Halloween Campout at Stone Lagoon (California) for our local club, Explore North Coast. Mark remained in Cornwall to teach various BCU and ISKGA (http://www.iskga.com) programs before finishing the month with some sea kayak skills development courses, including an ISKGA Fundamentals Level 1 in North Wales.
In November, Helen will be teaching Traditional Paddling and Rolling and Simplifying the Roll at Horseshoe Cove in California. Mark will be working on some BCU and ISKGA programs on Anglesey. After that, both of us will be spending the month wrapping up our 2016 schedule.
In December, we've got classes in San Diego, Marina Del Rey and Dana Point (all in California). And then 2016 starts...
2016 will be a very busy year, but there's two events that you should lock into your calendar now. February 20 to 22 is the 8th UK Storm Gathering Symposium, which takes place on Anglesey in Wales. The main event will be followed by BCU and ISKGA Week. Second, our next Greenaland expedition takes place in the Disco Bay/Ilulissat area from July 20 to 31, 2016, and there are only a couple of places left! Contact us at info@greenlandorbust.org for more information.
As usual, visit www.greenlandorbust.org for more information, our current Events calendar and Blog postings. You can also find us on Twitter. For questions, comments or to schedule us in your neighborhood, email info@greenlandorbust.org.
Happy paddling!
Helen and Mark
Q & A with Helen
Progression from the Butterfly Roll to the Hand Roll
Question: I am doing fine on my standard roll, but my easiest roll has always been the Butterfly Roll. I have been looking at some Greenland roll videos online, and the hand rolls look very similar to me to the Butterfly Roll. Do they feel very similar? Any advice before I try one?
Answer: A hand roll is very similar to a Butterfly Roll. To progress to this roll, it's a good idea to first fine tune your Butterfly Roll. Following are the steps to a solid Butterfly Roll (described with a right side recovery).
- During the capsize, keep your paddle in contact with the kayak. Your paddle should remain in contact with the kayak throughout the underwater set-up position.
- Once there, explode, opening your left arm and driving with your right knee at the same time. Opening your left arm should put shoulders square to the surface of the water.
- Put your chin into the air, and slide onto the back deck.
When you feel that you are ready to move on, hold a norsaq in the center, just as you would when doing a Butterfly Roll. It’s the exact same roll, so all of the same rules apply.
When this is easy for you, try doing the same roll while holding the smaller end of the norsaq. The Greenlandic name for this roll is Norsamik Nerfalallugu (Throwing Stick, Front to Back).
And finally, once this roll feels natural, remove the norsaq and do the same roll. That’s your layback hand roll (Assammik Nerfallallugu).
Program Schedule
Halloween Campout at Stone Lagoon
(for ENC)
October 31 to November 1,
Stone Lagoon, California
Traditional Paddling and Rolling
November 7, Horseshoe Cove, California
Simplifying the Roll
November 8, Horseshoe Cove, California
ISKGA Expedition Skills
November 10 to 12, Falmouth, Cornwall
BCU 4 Star Sea Assessment
November 13 and 14, Anglesey, Wales
BCU 4 Star Sea Assessment
November 23 and 24, Anglesey, Wales
BCU Open Water Navigation & Tidal Planning
November 28, Anglesey, Wales
Simplifying the Roll
December 12 and 13, San Diego, California
Simplifying the Roll
December 19, Dana Point, California
Simplifying the Roll
December 20, Marina Del Rey, California
…And Finally
Working on your roll and need a little help? Simplifying the Roll with Helen Wilson and Yoga for Outdoor People are available from our on-line store HERE.
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Copyright © 2015 Greenland or Bust, All rights reserved.
Helen Wilson and Mark Tozer • (707) 834-5501
info@greenlandorbust.org
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
UK Storm Gathering Website - Moved to Wordpress
Please note that we have moved all matters relating UK Storm Gathering Symposiums to WordPress.
You will find all the up-to-date information about future events at the following URL:
Thank You & Happy Paddling!
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