Psychology

Physiology

Tactics

Technique

 Today you want to take it easy and let others take the chances. More of a quite enjoyment of the environment.

Short easy trips with plenty of stops and escapes. Suitable for those that have not paddled before or have only done a little

 Using the weather and tide to aid our progress. Environmental demand will be minimised.

 Concentrating on relaxation and timing rather than a need for powerful strokes to make progress.

Psychology

Physiology

Tactics

Technique

 Today you don't mind stretching your comfort zone a little while still staying in control.

 Longer trips up to 25km but usually 12km. You will feel tired at the end of the day but pleasantly so.

 Making sure we have the correct manouvres and positioning in the environment to minimise the effort required.Breifings and practise before skills and techniques are needed.

 Skills and strokes to allow progress and direction control in a range of conditions.

Psychology

Physiology

Tactics

Technique

 Today you might fall out of your boat! but you are up for the challenge. You and your group will be able to deal with everything but you may need direct input from the coach/guide.

 These days could be strenuous and definitely pulse raisers at times ether physically or emotionally but you will be able to control it with the help and preparations of the coach/guide.

 Planning, making sure that if your stability is challenged then you have the kit and time in the environment to deal with it with minumum fuss and continue on your way.

 Using anticipation to plan ahead while moving in a dynamic environment. More precise and sustained application of a wider range of strokes.

Psychology

Physiology

Tactics

Technique

 You are definitely up for it and want an adventure or a very physical day.

 You might feel quite worked at the end.

 The ability to know when enough is enough and use alternative plans.

 Having objective measures of your performace to give you feed back on your ability to cope with the conditions.