PaddleLife is excited to announce that Kenny Rice is heading to Stockbridge this summer!
Join Kenny for an afternoon of Surfski learning and fun! Please get Tuesday the 23rd July 2019 into your diaries and don't miss out!
Kenny Rice needs little introduction to anyone who has followed the world and results of international Surfski racing over the past 4 years. Kenny is from Cape Town, South Africa and renowned for his downwind and surf skills as well as a tenatious will to win. These have all helped Kenny to win back to back Gorge Downwind festivals against all of the best in the business, as well as many podium finishes at the Perth Doctor, Cape Point Challenge and many other national and World Championship titles across Surfski and marathon kayak. Kenny leads an international group of 'young gun' paddlers who are taking charge at many of the worlds most prestigious races. Kenny's tough as nails attitude in the race boat is contrasted by a kind, and happy go lucky persona on land and during his teaching. You'll be sure to be laughing with him in minutes and you are guaranteed to learn from the wealth of knowledge that Kenny will pass along to you! Kenny is excited to visit Stockbridge Bowl for his first trip to the area and looks forward to passing on his learning and passion for this fantastic sport!
This workshop is aimed at BEGINNER paddlers, maybe those of you who are just new to surfski and just simply transitioning from a sea kayak, whitewater kayak etc into the sport or those of you who are completely new to paddling itself. This opportunity is perfect for you either way! The lesson time will consist of land-based theory and water-based practice. If you are an intermediate level paddler and unsure of your ability, then this is an excellent opportunity for you too as you can never learn the fundamentals too many times!
Beginner Surfski workshop details:
Date: Tuesday 23 July 2019
Time: 5pm - 8pm (or a bit later if sunlight allows)
Topics covered in the workshop:
- Optimizing your boat and paddle set up to suit you
- Individual paddle stroke technique coaching and guidance
- Maximising stroke efficiency drills and exercises
- Stability drills and techniques
- Remounting and Safety on the water
- Open water paddling skills
- Training tips to improve your fitness and performance
-& much more...
After the workshop, there will be lots of time for more "surfski chat". We can cover any topic you like and encourage questions! Each paddler will come away from the lesson with a whole new field of knowledge and will experience an unforgettable time with one of the best in the sport.
In addition to the workshop with Kenny, each registered paddler is invited to an additional FREE coaching session by local paddling hero Joe Shaw from 5-8pm on the Wednesday 17 July 2019 at the Pontoosuc Lake!! This lesson will cover some of the basic skills and techniques as a sort of 'refresher course' so that Kenny can jump straight into the his lesson with everyone on the same page. This will maximize on the time you get to spend together! Let's call this a good old 2 for 1 deal! Isn't that just great!? You'll love this! Big thanks to Joe!!
To help with planning for this, we ask that all paddlers who would like to join into the FREE additional seminar register ASAP!
This opportunity is not to be missed! All paddlers will benefit from attending the workshop and you are guaranteed to have a super fun learning experience!! We welcome all sea kayakers, OC paddlers, white water, marathon and sprint kayakers too! You can participate in which ever craft you choose and you might be surprised by how many of the principles/techniques coached can be transfered directly between sports.
A big thank you to Joe Shaw for the help in organizing this event! Please check out his FaceBook page at https://www.facebook.com/westernmasspaddlers/
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note:
Safety - Please bring along a PFD if you have one. Let us know if you need to borrow
Please bring your own surfski and paddle (If you do not have these, please contact us and we will see what we can do to get you some!)
You are welcome to attend the workshop in any craft you choose. We can provide extra equipment for those who do not have any.
If you have any questions regarding anything to do with the above workshop or just anything to do with surfski paddling - contact Joe Shaw 413-537-8821 or Sean directly on:info@yourpaddlelife.com
