Babes with Blades Bad Ass Weekend-Stonington, CT

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Rubberduckie
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Babes with Blades Bad Ass Weekend-Stonington, CT

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Babes with Blades

Bad Ass Babes

Rough Water Weekend

August 21-23, 2015

Stonington, CT



Lady Paddlers, have you ever wondered what it’s like to paddle in bumpy water? Or ride a wave? Or ferry across current? If you have basic paddling skills, and know how to wet exit, this class is for you.

Over the course of the weekend, we will cover:

• Creating stability in rougher conditions

• Modifying boat handling techniques for bumpy waters

• Efficient / Effective forward stoke in conditions

• Experimenting with trim to manage windy conditions

• Making self and assisted rescues fast / efficient

• How to get your friends out of trouble using contact tows and tow lines

• Playing safely in conditions, potentially introducing tide races/tide race surfing

• Working as a group in conditions, and

• Route selection and navigation.

Instruction, one dinner, two breakfasts and lodging at Camp Wightman is included in the cost of the weekend retreat. For more information and registration, please visit: http://www.babeswithblades.info.
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Rubberduckie
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Re: Babes with Blades Bad Ass Weekend-Stonington, CT

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Note: this weekend retreat will offer two tracks – one for you ladies who have never paddled in bumpy water before, and the other for those who are familiar with bumpy, lumpy water and wish to take it up a notch or two.

For more information and registration, please visit: http://babeswithblades.info/
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Necky Jive Red/Blue
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