Posts Tagged ‘Anna’s Blog’
Teachings from the River
Kayaking has directed and influenced the course of my life for many years because I love the way kayaking makes me feel: happy, exhilarated and passionate. In the beginning my happiness lay in learning new moves and being challenged by bigger rapids and better paddlers. Getting good and being sponsored were my goals. I was [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Inspiring Articles, Kayaking Tips : Comments (0) : Sep 10th, 2009
Paddling in Central Park, NYC!
This past weekend Confluence and EMS teamed up to provide a unique paddling experience for New Yorkers in Central Park as part of the Adventures NYC event. Put on by NYC parks, the event encourages city dwellers to get outside and take advantage of the active opportunities in their beautiful park system. I have to [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Latest News, Recreational (Flatwater) Kayaking, Trip/Tour Reports : Comments (0) : Sep 2nd, 2009
Photos of 2009 GAP Summer Tour, Retreats and Clinics
I’ve had a really fantastic summer of travels and teaching up and down the East Coast. I’m very grateful for all of the wonderful women that I’ve had the honor of meeting and paddling with in paddling retreats, clinics and GAP Summer Tour events. I also want to thank all of the host kayak schools [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Latest News, Trip/Tour Reports : Comments (0) : Aug 12th, 2009
Whitewater Kayaking Basics: Eddy Turns
Eddy turns (getting into eddies) and peel outs (exiting eddies) are the foundation of good river running technique and it’s important to practice being as precise as possible. In my experience, learning and performing good eddy turns is one of the most challenging skills in kayaking, especially for beginners. This is partially because a [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Kayaking Tips : Comments (0) : Aug 12th, 2009
Whitewater Kayaking Basics: The Ferry
Crossing the current without being taken downstream is a very important skill in white water kayaking. Ferries help to slow things down and they develop boat control, balance and edge control. Throughout your paddling career you’ll probably see many rapids in which making a ferry to an eddy on the other side of the river [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Kayaking Tips : Comments (0) : Jun 24th, 2009
How To Use Affirmations To Transform Your Kayaking by Sharon Mitchell
“What your mind can conceive you can achieve”
Our thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs shape our lives today and for all of our tomorrows. I recall a native elder telling me some years ago: “Be careful what you pray for because you will receive it.” As I traveled along my spiritual path, I began to understand [...]
Filed under Inspiring Articles, Kayaking Tips, Yoga for Kayaking : Comments (0) : Apr 30th, 2009
How To Choose Your Whitewater Kayak
Choosing a good whitewater kayak can seem overwhelming at times. There are a lot of different boat designs available and a lot of factors to consider when choosing a kayak. These factors include your size, weight, skill level and comfort. Deciding what kind of kayaking you want to do is important as well. It’s a [...]
Filed under Anna's Blog, Kayaking Tips : Comments (1) : Apr 8th, 2009