Matt Duckworth Underwater: Snorkels

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Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Lindamar prepfest, and power to them. Stretching is good for you.

I did my own bare minimum of stretching before I paddled out and learned my own lesson that I need to be in better shape, better paddling shape, for the next outing. Kayak-paddling muscles aren't quite the same ones, quite apparently, as board-paddling muscles. I paddled the (soft) board out, and I realized quickly that I lacked oomph and push. I made my way somewhat nervously beyond the breakers, not ready for a spin and ride nor for a silly wipeout, and rested. Hmmmm. I'm not moving very quickly and am tiring fast. Realizations are good. I paddled about for the practice, the exercise, but slowly, slowly, slowly. I tried a couple of waves, and then returned to the beach, chastened. But happy. Still counts, you know.

Then, I put the 9' board back on the truck's racks, and I pulled out fins, mask, and boogie board and went back out for a while.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Profile Pics: A Summer Version

Or, "Mere Mortal II".

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Merit Badge

Snorkel-cat:
This is the stamp I use to mark my swimming and diving--and have used for years now.

Simple system. If I swim or dive, I stamp my datebook. When I look back at the days or months and see red, I am gratified. If I look back and see a lack of red, I am unhappy. "Do it for the stamp" may seem a bit lame, but whatever gets me into the pool or ocean is worthy of merit right now.

2013 was not a very red year. I need to get into shape, better shape, swimming and kayaking shape.

2014: I'm aiming at well-marked pages, plenty of snorkel-cats. I earned one today.

Wish me luck.