Arashi, 1st Place Champions
Oshkosh Community Dragon Boat Festival
October 8, 2009
August 24, 2009
Arashi Takes 2nd Place in Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival
Congratulations to Arashi for paddling their way to 2nd place in the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival. The weather was beautiful and the races went well. We missed first place by only 0.38 seconds. To see a beautiful picture of the photo finish visit http://www.itiming.com/raceresults/540-gold-finals.pdf
Thanks to everyone for pulling their weight and not being a passenger. Next up....Oshkosh!
Thanks to everyone for pulling their weight and not being a passenger. Next up....Oshkosh!
July 13, 2009
great midwest fest
congratulations,ARASHI!!
fastest time in the morning heats,heavy headwind ,plus waves coming from the right in the PM .great effort, still only seeded 3rd for the championships.
finals was heavy headwind still but,it was all the same for the other boats.
great start,great 1st series,had to call an early finish as the major compe.did .
whew,beat them by 2 secs and then some.
front 6 did a bang up job of maintaining an awesome rate for the rest of the crew to work with.
engine room responding well for the need for more power and never to forget the back 6.the 6 that gives the boat the needed boost for the engine to work with.
fastest time in the morning heats,heavy headwind ,plus waves coming from the right in the PM .great effort, still only seeded 3rd for the championships.
finals was heavy headwind still but,it was all the same for the other boats.
great start,great 1st series,had to call an early finish as the major compe.did .
whew,beat them by 2 secs and then some.
front 6 did a bang up job of maintaining an awesome rate for the rest of the crew to work with.
engine room responding well for the need for more power and never to forget the back 6.the 6 that gives the boat the needed boost for the engine to work with.
May 4, 2009
friday
did a bit of starts,1',1.5',2' sets.
we're starting to hit the water cleaner than ever.still have to work alittle on the starts.be more patient with the start and controlled aggression on the transition for a great pace.
pace still tends to pick or sometimes too fast.
ended the morning session with a couple of race sims.that felt good.it's great to finish a practice with a good run.makes everybody feel good.
a few more starts and race sims for the pm.session.yeah,we are ready.hope to tweak that rate down a touch tomorrow.
on to ybor city for the paddlers party and dinner with ARASHI.
wendy's looking forward to shopping.got a shirt for andrew as a way of saying thanks,"BEER IS YOUR FRIEND".
we're starting to hit the water cleaner than ever.still have to work alittle on the starts.be more patient with the start and controlled aggression on the transition for a great pace.
pace still tends to pick or sometimes too fast.
ended the morning session with a couple of race sims.that felt good.it's great to finish a practice with a good run.makes everybody feel good.
a few more starts and race sims for the pm.session.yeah,we are ready.hope to tweak that rate down a touch tomorrow.
on to ybor city for the paddlers party and dinner with ARASHI.
wendy's looking forward to shopping.got a shirt for andrew as a way of saying thanks,"BEER IS YOUR FRIEND".
April 30, 2009
thursday
oh yeah,were still here.
4",2",11" drills are finally working it's way into our sun fried brains.i think being out in the sun affects your hearing too.AMA can disagree on that.
team is final hitting the water well.we still need to be patient into our race pace.
strokers ,you reading this?
this is the part of the week that mentally we think we are not doing well,otherwise it's all physical
.really,really recommend a lot of cardio ,running ,cycling anything to work out your lungs and your heart for not only the year but for the off season.
muscle aches,joint pains,blisters,blue black gunnel bruises,muscle knots on your lower back,quesy stomach(i blame it on hotel orange juice),oh yeah,we do get comp. breakfast.the good kind.
but,we got lisa.free back rubs,shoulders,neck arms,she is always there to give you a few minutes of your time to give relief on your achey spots.
General Lee had to take a break today.dragon boaters enemy.that cursed back muscle.she was very frustrated.but,lot's of rest and ice and a call from her MD will probably help.i'm sure she will be there to paddle with us Friday and race day.
oh yeah!finally discovered great butt pads!not gonna let this out in public (company will hate and love me the same time.you'll see me use it when i paddle.ordered 1 for wendy and 1 for cortnie for her B-day ,charlotte ordered 1 for herself and had a great idea of having all 3 shipped to our hotel the next day!now we got 3 very happy paddlers.no more pain in the ass,somehow we have to think and find a way to fix the blisters....
4",2",11" drills are finally working it's way into our sun fried brains.i think being out in the sun affects your hearing too.AMA can disagree on that.
team is final hitting the water well.we still need to be patient into our race pace.
strokers ,you reading this?
this is the part of the week that mentally we think we are not doing well,otherwise it's all physical
.really,really recommend a lot of cardio ,running ,cycling anything to work out your lungs and your heart for not only the year but for the off season.
muscle aches,joint pains,blisters,blue black gunnel bruises,muscle knots on your lower back,quesy stomach(i blame it on hotel orange juice),oh yeah,we do get comp. breakfast.the good kind.
but,we got lisa.free back rubs,shoulders,neck arms,she is always there to give you a few minutes of your time to give relief on your achey spots.
General Lee had to take a break today.dragon boaters enemy.that cursed back muscle.she was very frustrated.but,lot's of rest and ice and a call from her MD will probably help.i'm sure she will be there to paddle with us Friday and race day.
oh yeah!finally discovered great butt pads!not gonna let this out in public (company will hate and love me the same time.you'll see me use it when i paddle.ordered 1 for wendy and 1 for cortnie for her B-day ,charlotte ordered 1 for herself and had a great idea of having all 3 shipped to our hotel the next day!now we got 3 very happy paddlers.no more pain in the ass,somehow we have to think and find a way to fix the blisters....
April 28, 2009
brutal day
toughest day of the week ,so far,
11'x4;of sectionals,then 6'x 6.started and ended each seassion with a "from here to there" drill.i will have to borrow this drill.about a 1200 m. run.
video taped before.should have known what was ahead of us.
paid for partying with the crew and coaches last night.did not hear anybody complain.the question"any aches and pains i need to know about "was asked by andrew.we did'nt say shit.
the pm drill was a lot better.jim fasrintosh was our guest in the boat.1" x10.worked on really slowing the whole process down.long length with the reach,long in the water.i love the results!
6 ' run x 6.of course the "here to there again.
we should change our team name to team biofreeze.
11'x4;of sectionals,then 6'x 6.started and ended each seassion with a "from here to there" drill.i will have to borrow this drill.about a 1200 m. run.
video taped before.should have known what was ahead of us.
paid for partying with the crew and coaches last night.did not hear anybody complain.the question"any aches and pains i need to know about "was asked by andrew.we did'nt say shit.
the pm drill was a lot better.jim fasrintosh was our guest in the boat.1" x10.worked on really slowing the whole process down.long length with the reach,long in the water.i love the results!
6 ' run x 6.of course the "here to there again.
we should change our team name to team biofreeze.
April 27, 2009
first day
first day of camp finally came.13 of us from Racine and charlotte from big fish was joine by 3 women from jersey.brand new paddlers.tom will be coming in tomorrow.
andrew will be coaching us this year.lot's of intl.paddling experience as a DB paddler and coach.
4 min drills and 2 min drills was the theme of the morning session.
jersey girls struggled a bit.alittle breezy and warm.cannot complain.
listened to a lecture about fund raising.learned a few tips from julie.had lunch and ice packs on shoulders for some,biofreeze for my lats.off for a nap.more paddling this pm.
andrew will be coaching us this year.lot's of intl.paddling experience as a DB paddler and coach.
4 min drills and 2 min drills was the theme of the morning session.
jersey girls struggled a bit.alittle breezy and warm.cannot complain.
listened to a lecture about fund raising.learned a few tips from julie.had lunch and ice packs on shoulders for some,biofreeze for my lats.off for a nap.more paddling this pm.
April 26, 2009
bryan's shirts
last year ,bryan,as an after dinner recreation,would somehow convince the wait staff,bartenders ,even a gas attendant to give up their work name tag.first night he left the bar with one,the seconf night he was out til 5 am(he did not have to paddle)and came home with 5.do'nt ask me how he came about to get them.i do not want to know.
this year,i have challenged him to go for shirts,not mine but anybodys willing to give up their shirts.sure enough,last night (i do not want to know how )he came home with a shirt off somebody's back.now he will have a shirt to pin all those name tags .talk about multiple personalities.
this year,i have challenged him to go for shirts,not mine but anybodys willing to give up their shirts.sure enough,last night (i do not want to know how )he came home with a shirt off somebody's back.now he will have a shirt to pin all those name tags .talk about multiple personalities.
April 25, 2009
finally ,after a very long week,here i am getting up at 3 am to get for camp.
the day is a bit breezy,in the mid 40's!warm day! packed up the car on tothe airport.no untoward incident leaving milwaukee,had to skip the custoary drink before leaving as my flight is scheduled at 6 am.yes,despite living in wisconsin,even airport bars are closed at 0530.although curt and bryan managed to have a beer before checking in.resourceful bastards.
finally got to tampa on a nice breezy day,mid 80's .can't complain,stiorming in racine/kenosha area-what am i doin' here!?
i'm here to DRAGONBOAT! haad lunch at the Bahamabreeze,outside tables,with a few of of the week ARASHI.stocked up on groceriesin preparation for the rest.gonna be busy.a lot of paddling in store.not complaining.oh,as we were pulling in to the hotel area,noticed the trailer full of OC-1 and OC-2.the Gods are watching over me!maybe i could convince the GWN guys to let me borrow one of theirs this week.
tomorrow is supposed to be a lazy day.do nothing except sit by the pool ,wait for the rest of ARASHI to show up and then pick up our camp packets,then on to a team dinner.
the day is a bit breezy,in the mid 40's!warm day! packed up the car on tothe airport.no untoward incident leaving milwaukee,had to skip the custoary drink before leaving as my flight is scheduled at 6 am.yes,despite living in wisconsin,even airport bars are closed at 0530.although curt and bryan managed to have a beer before checking in.resourceful bastards.
finally got to tampa on a nice breezy day,mid 80's .can't complain,stiorming in racine/kenosha area-what am i doin' here!?
i'm here to DRAGONBOAT! haad lunch at the Bahamabreeze,outside tables,with a few of of the week ARASHI.stocked up on groceriesin preparation for the rest.gonna be busy.a lot of paddling in store.not complaining.oh,as we were pulling in to the hotel area,noticed the trailer full of OC-1 and OC-2.the Gods are watching over me!maybe i could convince the GWN guys to let me borrow one of theirs this week.
tomorrow is supposed to be a lazy day.do nothing except sit by the pool ,wait for the rest of ARASHI to show up and then pick up our camp packets,then on to a team dinner.
April 13, 2009
From the Coach
12 more days before we leave for DB spring camp. 5 days of 2 a day 1.5-2 hours of paddling and capped off with the crew competing in the Tampa DB fest. A great way for the crew to start the season, a great beginning to work ourselves into geling as a crew. Don't forget to pack your butt pads and gloves, salt water isn't really too friendly after a while unless, you like to wear your blisters as a badge of hard work. The 1st week of May we will be joined by 10 new members for ARASHi, they are all newbies so, if you see a new face in our boat please welcome them.
Wake the Dragon
In less than two weeks we will be on the water in warm & sunny Tampa at the GWN training camp. Practicing for 90 minutes twice per day M-F, ending on Saturday by competing in the Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Festival, will make the 3-1/2 months of training at the pool worth it! Thank you J.Jay for your well planned workouts!
By the time we return from Tampa the boats should be on the water. "Cooler near the lake" will have a whole new meaning after paddling on the Garrison Channel in Tampa.
By the time we return from Tampa the boats should be on the water. "Cooler near the lake" will have a whole new meaning after paddling on the Garrison Channel in Tampa.
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