PaddleLife is excited to announce that Kenny Rice is heading to Jamestown, RI this summer!
Join Kenny for a whole weekend of Surfski learning and fun! Please get the 27th and 28th 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 a 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 Newport, RI for his first trip to the East Coast and looks forward to giving away some of his secrets and stories about how he achieves his best!
Schedule as follows:
Saturday 27th July AM: Line up against Kenny at the famous "Battle of the Bay" race in Jamestown, RI. To keep the race exciting, Kenny will leave behind the main race start with a handicapped departure time. Test yourself against Kenny's speed and see how long you can hold him off! We would highly recommend that you try to make this event and make a whole weekend out of this!
The race start is at 10 am, and registration for the race is at www.paddleguru.com
Please contact race organizer Tim Dwyer for more information regarding the race: timothydwyer5@gmail.com
Saturday 27th July PM: PaddleLife Workshop for beginner/intermediate paddlers.
Time: 1pm-4pm
After the Battle of the Bay race, Kenny will host a 3-hour workshop aimed at beginners and intermediate level paddlers. This workshop will be held in protected water (in Jamestown). This is the perfect opportunity to learn everything you might need to know about surfski paddling as a newbie. If you don't have a surfski then we are happy to help. Tim Dwyer is a local Epic Kayaks Expert and will have a limited number of boats and gear available for rent. ALL paddlers are welcome no matter your experience! If you've ever wanted to just try the sport then that time is now!
NO experience = NO problem! This is a fun learning experience and each paddler is guaranteed to leave with a wealth of knowledge and on the water confidence to match!
Topics covered in the workshop:
- Optimizing your equipment set up (boats, paddles etc)
- Optimum paddle stroke technique and one to one feedback
- Maximizing efficiency
- Stability drills and techniques
- General tips and advice
- Safety on the water (remounts etc)
Sunday, July 28th: Full-day Workshop with Surfski Champion - KENNY RICE!!!!
Time: 9am-4pm
Join Kenny for a full-day workshop of surfski learning and fun on Sunday 28th July. Kenny has a full syllabus of content which includes his opinion on all the keys learning that are needed to achieve your best from your training and racing. Kenny believes strongly that there's much more to performing in a surfski than just physical preparation!
The day will be structured over a morning and afternoon session with a lunch break to rest. The morning will consist of a theory talk at Tim's amazing home nearby where you will learn various technique drills with the use of an erg and some video feedback for each paddler. The afternoon session will happen at a beach and protected estuary venue not far away. The Jamestown and Newport areas provides a number of world class beaches and outlets to learn at and the best one will be chosen depending on conditions. We will endevour to provide the best possible learning environment to perfect everything that is taught!
This workshop will be suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers and will include plenty of water learning time.
Just some of the subjects to be covered in the workshop:
Morning:
- Welcome and introduction to Kenny Rice and his background/story
- Achieving perfect posture and essencial core muscle exercises to maintain it
- Optimizing your equipment set-up
- Individual VIDEO analysis of paddle stroke technique and one to one feedback
- Stretch and warm up routines for everyday paddling
- Stability and boat handling skills and techniques
- Boat maintenance and repair advice
- Provide paddlers with sample workouts
Afternoon:
- Downwind paddling technique and practice ideas
- Surf-riding skills and Surfski entry techniques from a beach
- Training tips and program building
- Open water rescue (dealing with broken paddles, rudder lines etc)
- Learn jump and lemans style beach race starts (must know skills!)
- further talk about training plans
PaddleLife prides itself on offering the highest-quality learning experience. All workshops are limited to a small group of 12 participants to ensure everyone gets individual attention and experience.
After both workshops, there will time for more "surfski chat". We can cover any topic you like and encourage questions!
A big thank you to Tim Dwyer and all the local paddlers for inviting us back again!
We hope to see you there!! Please feel free to pop us an email if you have any questions!! (info@yourpaddlelife.com)
Please note:
Safety - all safety equipment is required: a PFD and a leg leash is compulsory (Let us know if you need to borrow)
Please bring your surfski and paddle (If you do not have these, please contact us, and we will see what we can do!)
If you have any questions regarding anything to do with the above workshop or just anything to do with surfski paddling - contact Sean directly at: info@yourpaddlelife.com
