firstly g'day from down under.
i'm wanting to pick the collective brains of the outrigging fraternity so that i may hopefully further my knowledge (and fingers crossed, skills also) as a steerer.
firstly i would like to know a few different ways of attacking racing turns during sprint/short course events. i have been paddling for 8 years and steering for the past 2 or 3. i have never actually received any real training in this role and have relied largely on self tuition. on the whole i consider myself to be an ok steerer but would like to take it to the next level and with a lack of what i would consider to be excellent steerers in my area, would greatly appreciate any help.
just as a bit of background info, my current crew is relatively green and so presents me with the opportunity of drilling them without having to worry about preset habits. this i consider to be my crew's greatest strength but also it's greatest weakness. they are able to be molded so that what we do compliments each other, but it also means that the crew lacks the experience to think independantly.
if anyone can make any suggestions as to how i can start to mold my guys that would also be greatly appreciated.
my biggest concern is sprint turns so if you can suggest/cover everything from structure of the boat to what to do during the turn, i would be forever indebted to you.
cheers guys
dogpaddler
North Queensland, Australia
