[Sportsandrec] Whitewater Kayaking?

[Audrey Farnum]

Roger, Rowing is a completely different deal than what she is asking
about. Jessica, I'm a blind rower and I've done recreational kayaking,
but never white water. I don't know anyone who does it but that's very
cool. I'd be interested to hear about what alternative techniques, etc
you use. I'm particularly interested in how you deal with orientation
and steering. I think it sounds fun but I'm pretty sure I'd end up
splattered on a rock. When I've kayaked, I go with other kayakers who
give me verbal directions to keep me going the right direction. It
works ok in calm water but I don't know about doing that in a white
water setting. Of course, I haven't done it much so maybe I'd get
better about staying straight with practice. I prefer rowing though so
I devote all my spare time to that. Kayaking is just something I do
every now and then with friends.

Audrey

On 6/1/11, Roger Acuna <kearney125 at gmail.com> wrote:
> One person I know of is an olypian rower.  She may be able to provide you
> with valuable  input.  Her name is Airael  Gilbert who works with Guide Dogs
> For The Blind.  I'm sure she would be happy to speak to you about this and
> you may contact her there by calling: 800-295-5040.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jessica Kostiw" <jessicac.kostiw at gmail.com>
> To: "'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'"
> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 9:37 AM
> Subject: [Sportsandrec] Whitewater Kayaking?
>
>
>> Hello All!
>> With summer upon us, I have a question.  Does anyone on the list
>> whitewater
>> kayak or know of any blind whitewater kayakers?  This is very different
>> from
>> regular recreational kayaking.  I have been whitewater kayaking for a
>> little
>> over a year.  There is more involved as far as alternative techniques than
>> one would think and I would love to compare notes with other blind
>> whitewater kayakers.
>>
>> Thanks and hope all are staying cool and enjoying the exciting sports of
>> summer!
>>
>> Jessica Kostiw
>> P.S. If anyone would like more information on whitewater kayaking I would
>> love to talk.  My boyfriend is an instructor.  :)
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Everett Gavel
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 4:31 PM
>> To: sportsandrec at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Sportsandrec] The Get-Fit Guy on Triathlons & Training
>>
>> Here's a neat column on Triathlon training & more on
>> Triathlons, from The Get-Fit Guy. It's in text and
>> audio as well:
>> http://getfitguy.quickanddirtytips.com/how-to-train-for
>> -a-triathlon.aspx
>>
>>
>> If I want to be realistic -- or maybe just not so crazy
>> as some -- I think I can safely say the closest I'll
>> ever get to participating 'in' a Triathlon is to be a
>> volunteer on the roadside, handing out cups of water,
>> or Gatorade, or whatever. ;-)
>>
>>
>> Strive On!
>> Everett
>>
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