It’s that time of year where it’s just a tad too chilly to intentionally jump into the Hudson River.
Great turnout of paddler’s from around the region attended. Upon walking into the Culinary Institute of America Student Recreation Center Pool they understood why I call it The Spa. With water temperatures of 98 degrees (I kid you not) it seemed no one had any compunctions about practicing wet exits or any number of re-entries.
As is the typical no one topic was being presented or addressed but I saw everything being played with from skidding turns, bracing, rolls, rescues, balance drills, etc.
From the turn out I might have to add some more pool dates in the New Year as it looks like the next session on January 10th is probably full.
My camera was having a devil of a time with the hot temperatures and humidity so not all the photos came out but below (in no particular order) are the best of the bunch. I’ll prewarm the camera next time and not leave it in the car overnight.
I used to fit in the boat, really!
Alicio playing Aquaman on the far side of the pool.
Deb figuring out a new boat.
Deb making the Mystic do a Skidding Turn
Dorothy & Deb - Balance and Body Mechanics for Edging
George
Josh is under there somewhere!
Josh pushing his limits.
Leo and his red hot chili kayak
Hanging out before paddle float re-entries.
Leo and Rich
Thank you Neil for playing shutterbug. I’ll take over more photographer duties next time.
I’ve been told the thermostat should be fixed before next time so the water should only be around 88 degrees instead of crockpot temperatures.
See you on the water,
Marshall
The River Connection
Good to see all of the photos. Happy Holidays!
Leo
hey…that crockpot temperature seemed just fine to me!