Training, Lomond Shores 5/5/17

Paddlers:

Tim, Rowan, Molly, Melani, Amy, Kerry, Robbie, Thomas, Sam
Tim, Rowan, Molly, Melani, Amy, Kerry, Robbie, Thomas, Sam (photographer  Geoff)

Weather: Beautiful but strong easterly at start of evening

Report: The second evening of the Young Beginners Course was beautiful but with a strong easterly wind. Paddled over to the marina where we got a little shelter and practiced Sweep strokes, Rudders and Low Brace turns. Then the return into the wind to the lagoon  which proved a real challenge for some of the smaller paddlers. After Draw Stroke teaching and practice on past the Maid into the river and then on the Balloch Castle pier.

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Heading North to Castle slip
Heading North to Castle slip

A short interlude at the pier, which included play in the icy water, and we returned to the beach for further play (and a roll from Sam).

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A simply lovely evening.