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Slight delay,,,but still on track

Wednesday, February 24, 2010
We 're here and ready, but the operating room isn't ready for us. There is an emergency heart transplant taking place right now, so Brent is on standby for a couple of hours. We are happy for the recipient, but it makes for a anxious, long morning of waiting. Thanks again for checking on Brent, and I will update again as soon as I have some more information. donna



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Donna,

Nancy updated Mom, Brad and I on this surgery; as well, I read Brent's post below. Blessings to you for keeping this blog updated - we all remember how helpful blogging was for past surgeries in our family! Staying connected is…

Posted by Cousin Bev/Leigh  on  02/24   at  11:01 AM


good luck brent. it will go good. will warm up the 4-wheeler for you. you can give your mom the ride of her life.

Posted by bob smith  on  02/24   at  10:02 AM


Thinking of you today and ALWAYS!!
xoxo
Donna, thank you for the updates!
Love you!
xoxo to you too Don!
Heidi

Posted by Heidi  on  02/24   at  09:29 AM


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Brent’s All Checked In!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Hi All, just a short note to let you know, that I am all ready to Rock! All systems GO, and I really appreciate all the kind phone-calls and good energy you are sending my way. My Sister, Donna and Dad, Don are both here by my side and My Mom, Jo is sending her good vibes from the East Coast. Donna will be updating this site as she finds time. Thank you for all your support, brent
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Hi Brent,

I am Mary Ann (Wiest) Antonson's daughter. My family came to visit your Dad and Donna the summer of 2008. My aunt Jeanne forwarded Donna's email about your surgery today. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and throughout…

Posted by Kris (Antonson) Nelson  on  02/24   at  10:02 AM


Good luck Brent. We're thinking of you in Wisconsin.
-Erica, Rutabaga

Posted by Erica  on  02/24   at  07:37 AM


grin We are thinking about you and sending you healing energy. Be real easy on yourself but at the same time push on through....if you need anything don't hesitate to ask. We are right here for you. Love, Jane…

Posted by Jane and Roger Edberg  on  02/24   at  12:30 AM


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An Exercise in Longevity…

Saturday, February 20, 2010
I have some news that's really not kayak related. Well, actually, maybe it is, as it's been the key ingredient in why I have not taken a starting line in over a year. As I watch the Winter Olympics, (which as I LOVE!), I'm counting down the few days until a key event in my life. On 2/24/10, I will be going into Stanford Hospital to have open-heart surgery. I will have an operation to deal with an Aorta that's simply not behaving. I am very confident in the ability of my surgeon Dr Scott Mitchell, who's goal, by his own unsolicited words, were "Brent I want to get you back On The Water as soon as I can"...that's the guy I want doing my work! I really believe he's going to succeed.

By now, many of my friends have found out about the surgery and have been sending me all kinds of good-wishes. I can't thank you ALL enough, nor can I express how great you make me feel. Good Vibes are Healing Vibes, and I'll not be bashful about taking as many as I can get! Thanks again.

I hope to keep this website updated with my progress. We'll see how that goes. Of course the recovery will be a long one. My Cardiologist, Dr David Liang has told me to plan on 3-Months, but both he and I hope it to be sooner. I'm hoping to be back to some level of normal-life in Two!

Consequently, and with great regret, I've had to cancel my Canoecopia and Rutabaga teaching stints in Wisconsin this summer. However sometime after Mid June - or First of July, I'm expecting to be ready, (and Chomping At the Bit), to get out there teaching again! Stay in touch if you'd like to get into a class Mid-Summer, as I'm definitely going to be ready to go!

Okay, that's it for now. Thanks again for all the great energy, brent
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Hey Rock Star -

Just heard about this and wanted to let you know you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. I've always known you to have a big heart, I just didn't know you've been overworking it too. Posted by Nancy Moore  on  02/24   at  05:08 AM


All the best!

Posted by Derrick Mayoleth  on  02/23   at  05:29 PM


Hey, Brent I wish you a successful operation and a quick recovery and I am sure you will. Take care smile

Posted by Demet  on  02/22   at  09:37 PM


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a BIG THANK-YOU to Bellingham Washington Surfski Paddlers!

Saturday, September 19, 2009
Wow, I had a great clinic up in Bellingham WA this past weekend ,(9/13/09), and I really wanted to extend a special note of thanks to the Men and Women that attended.

I've already been invited back for Spring Training! I look forward to passing on how best move a boat (in this case "how Quickly" to move a boat), across the water up there again soon!

Those of you who have taken my Clinic or have viewed my Film, know that I feel that a Strong Forward Stroke consists of the same combination of movements regardless of whether or not you are in a Touring Boat or Race Boat. This ended up being a specilized clinic, as it consisted of 100% Surfski Racers! I had a blast helping to feed their "Hungry Need for Speed", as well has had a really fun time doing so! Here's an email that DJ sent out descriping his experience at our clinic. (See below)

Cheers, brent


Feedback from Brent Reitz Clinic:

Today about ten on us took part in a paddling clinic coached by Brent Reitz. After reflecting on the clinic, I was VERY impressed with the class. As a paddler who formerly was a top US slalom racer (though I did not always feel like that while watching video today) for about a decade, I have worked with many national and international coaches. I would say Brent did a first class job articulating, selling, and teaching the forward stroke. Making the transition to a wing blade and onto the surf ski has been fun, but like many of you with different paddling backgrounds, I have not always had a clear concept of an efficient stroke for a ten-twenty-plus mile paddle/race. Brent did a GREAT job laying the foundation, working on improving common bad habits, and articulating some of the more subtle aspects of the paddlestroke. Talk has already started about getting him back up for a clinic in early spring for a touch up session, and hey, maybe a big wave trip to his neck of the woods would be worthwhile (maybe a Wildside “ Big Wave Clinic", US Champs Road Trip? hey, let me dream). I highly recommend Brent and big thanks to LG for being the organizer and video operator!

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Iris Had a Great Class and told me I could share her feedback…

Thursday, September 10, 2009
Hi Brent,

thank you again for a great clinic yesterday! I went paddling out of Sea Trek today to practice, - it was great to feel the difference in my stroke and speed, never mind the power I had, dealing with the wind and current. Rotation comes easily it seems, chicken wings are getting there, the catch weeeelll, it needs some work. The elbow push was so much easier today. The exit - well I remembered that too at some point... . Too much fun - I am obsessed.

Steve told me about 'The Regatta' in October. Now that sounds like a lot of fun!!!

Happy paddling ~~~ iris


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Next Clinic is Set for Mendocino!

Hi All: "MENDO" Here I Come!

I will be teaching my next Forward Stroke Clinic for Liquid Fusion Kayaking http://www.liquidfusionkayak.com Way Up North in God's Country this coming Sept 26th...Come On Up! This will be a Great Time and I hear all you BASKer's will be in the neighborhood too. All the better! Come take my clinic on Sat, and Rock-Out (literally) on The Coastline, the following Sunday! Jeff is a wonderful host, as I've had the pleasure of working with him for years down in San Diego. He's moved his operation Northward and he loves it. Come join us in the beauty and camaraderie of The Hidden Coast; and learn how to Get the Most of your Stroke at the same time! Cheers and hope to see you soon, brent reitz
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Brent will be doing the Commentary at The U.S. Surfski National Champs in San Francisco Bay

Friday, August 21, 2009
How to get LIVE Play-By-Play of the U.S.Surfski National Championships Aug 22 & 23, 2009:

If you go to http://www.surfski.info you’ll end up on a home page that will be all set up for the race.

The race is called the U.S. Surfski National Championships. It’s in San Francisco Bay. The short course will begin @ 10 am and the REAL RACE will begin at between 1 pm and 2 pm Pacific Time. It’s about 16 Miles Long! Both Men and Women are competing in their respective classes. Racers are here from all around The Globe to enjoy California Paddling and to go Head-to-Head with the Fastest in the World!

The format you’ll see on the screen will be basically like the “Live Chat” like you get from websites that you are asking questions of. I don’t think there will be any video. There will be some photos every now an again. Basically, I’ll be giving commentary to the website-moderator via cell phone from out on The Bay; he’ll in turn type what I’m saying; it will all come out in Real Time! The race will be about 2+ hours!

See ya on THE WEB...All Around The World! Cheers, brent
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Next Kayaking Clinics are set @ AQUAN SPORTS, San Carlos, Ca on SEPT 6 & Mendocino SEPT 26th

Saturday, August 08, 2009
Hey All: To get into the next Brent Reitz Forward Stroke Clinic, go to www.aquansports.com and Sign Up for the Sept 6th Clinic. Aquan has a great teaching venue on very flatwater that is warm and protected. Go check out their shop in San Carlos, CA too! This venue is very centrally located here in The Bay Area and makes a great place to get a jump on tuning up those skills for Summer and Fall Paddling Season!

For those of you who would like to "Hit The Road", or already "Live Up North",...come join me in a Clinic @ Fort Bragg / Mendocino, CA area with Liquidfusion Kayaking Company http://www.liquidfusionkayak.com Go to Jeff's site, checkout the beautiful venue and get ready to Fine Tune that Stroke of Yours! This is a SPECIAL ALERT: The Bay Area Sea Kayakers (BASK) will be having their annual bash in Mendo this same Weekend!!! So, all you "Basker's" can come on up to Mendo and party, tune up your skills on Sat, Party Sat Nite, and go Blow the Doors off your friends On The Water the next day!

Here's looking forward to helping each and every one of you get the most out of the sport we LOVE. Cheers & See Ya On The Water, brent

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Another GREAT R.E.I. Kayaking Clinic in Marina, CA! -THANK YOU!!!

Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Hello to all of you that came out last night for my In-Store Clinic in Marina, Ca store. What a GREAT Turn-Out! Also a big Thank You to REI for having me, and to all of you that decided to pick up a copy of my Forward Stroke DVD.

My next clinic will be in San Carlos Ca, on Sept 6 @ AQUAN SPORTS, feel free to go to their website http://www.aquansports.com and Sign Up for the full-day On-The-Water Clinic. This class will be filled with everything we went over last night, but will consist of Self Evaluation by means of Video as well. You can't beat this kind of training for understanding how best to move the boat. The beautiful thing about this type of training, is it happens FAST! You will no doubt be a stronger and more efficient paddler after attending.

Feel free to contact me here at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with any further questions you may have, now that you've had time to "sleep on it"!

Cheers and Happy Paddling, brent
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A Few Forward Stroke Kayaking Clinic spots remaining to fill for this weekend’s Class!

Friday, July 24, 2009
Hey All: If you are on the fence about taking my Clinic in Half Moon Bay this coming Sunday, July 26th, JUMP OFF The Fence and COME ON DOWN!

We still have a few spots to fill, and I'd love to help you learn how best to Move That Boat! Go to http://www.calkayak.com and sign up today or call California Canoe and Kayak at (510) 893-7833!

Only ONE MORE DAY TO SIGN-UP, So what are you waiting for? Hope to see you On The Water in Half Moon Bay this Sunday, brent
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Kathy from The Pacific Northwest sez…

I was in your Forward Stroke class at the Puget Sound Sea Kayak Symposium in Tacoma a few weeks ago....

read it all here...


About the WildSprint site

This website is all about 'The Brent Reitz Forward Stroke Clinic'. The Clinic delves into what exactly the best method to teach an efficient forward stroke is. Here, you'll find lots of useful information to make your stroke better.
As well, you'll find out When & Where one of the Forward Stroke Clinic's will be coming close to your area.
And, if it's not...contact us here...
Additionally, look into finding out where you can purchase a Forward Stroke Clinic DVD to help you right at home, right away!
Cheers!
Brent


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