At Rambo's September 03, 2008, blog there's a story that starts:
"Bailing
"Hey guys, bailing is a skill and another reason why we should be proud our sport is so different from others. The Top Crews will make a move when they see another crew bail, it can make or break a race and it’s all part of racing smart..."
He goes on and comes to a conclusion. (By the way, is Mooloolaba anywhere near Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory?)
This sport is all about more than paddling fast. There's problem solving and seamanship. Personally I see it as adventure racing.
I watched the Olympic Crew 8's in Beijing and though I admired their conditioning and skill, I did not envy their rowing up a waveless river that was like a swimming pool.
Submitted by YankeeHookele on Wed, 09/03/2008 - 4:59am
Yankee, the bailing post was also posted here on OCPaddler, half way down the thread. http://www.ocpaddler.com/node/4055
You have to read every thread on OCPadder to be a complete paddler. You missed that one didn't you?? ...hahaha
Cheers Rambo
#1 Wed, 09/03/2008 - 12:50pm
In public speaking you have to say things at least three times to truly make a point.
We are still one short. Keep bailing.
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YankeeHo'okele
"Anyone can steer the ship when the sea is calm" - Syrus Publilius
#2 Wed, 09/03/2008 - 1:18pm
Yankee said - ...... "In public speaking you have to say things at least three times to truly make a point."
Fuzerider's pretty good at doing that. .... hahaha
BTW _ Mooloolaba derives from the Aboriginal word mulu meaning Snapper fish, or mulla meaning Red-Bellied Black Snake .... so if you ever venture down-under watch out for them, as they love feasting on "Goolies"
Cheers Rambo
#3 Wed, 09/03/2008 - 1:44pm
rambo, ye assume that th' goolies be still present an' functionin' on that guy
#4 Wed, 09/03/2008 - 3:23pm
Ain't had no complaints.
Not sure mulu/mulla have the capacity to digest brass ones.
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YankeeHo'okele
"Anyone can steer the ship when the sea is calm" - Syrus Publilius
#5 Wed, 09/03/2008 - 4:39pm
Maybe not Yankee, but be sure they will go for the next closest organ.
Cheers Rambo
#6 Wed, 09/03/2008 - 5:00pm