WildSprint.com news and information 2011-12-21T18:19:26Z Copyright (c) 2011, Brent ExpressionEngine tag:wildsprint.com,2011:12:21 tag:wildsprint.com,2011:site/index.php/site/index/1.170 2011-12-21T17:08:25Z 2011-12-21T18:19:26Z Brent brent@wildsprint.com tag:wildsprint.com,2011:site/index.php/site/index/1.169 2011-09-26T03:09:51Z 2011-09-26T04:30:53Z Brent brent@wildsprint.com Hi Brent, my name is Doug Larson and I spoke with you Friday on the
> phone. I tried sending you a message about my restorative therapy with
> kayaking but I don't think it went through (probably because it was
> too long). Anyway to keep it short, 3 years ago I broke my neck and
> was paralized from the neck down in a mountain bike race. 3 surgeries
> later I can walk and have feeling back although I have chronic neck
> pain and some neuropathy. I also suffer from depression and anxiety to
> the point that I was quite suicidal. 23 electric shock treatments,
> numerouse hospitalizations and countless medications were not cutting
> it. In a pain management program I found that I could paddle a kayak
> in gentle conditions with only a small amount of pain.
> It was wonderful and brought me great joy that had been devoid in my
> life for almost 2 years. I feel paddling has in many ways probably
> saved my life and given me something positive to work towards. Your
> forward stroke clinic dvd is wonderful and lets me strive to become a
> better paddler. Furthermore it keeps me mindful and in the present
> only thinking of proper technique instead of dark thinking. Thank you,
> thank you, thank you. I hope you too continue to recover from your
> heart surgery. I hope to one day actually come out and take your
> class. Until then happy kayaking!
>
> Sincerely,
> Doug
]]> tag:wildsprint.com,2011:site/index.php/site/index/1.168 2011-09-25T14:56:09Z 2011-09-25T16:08:11Z Brent brent@wildsprint.com ]]> tag:wildsprint.com,2011:site/index.php/site/index/1.167 2011-08-09T17:23:27Z 2011-08-09T18:39:28Z Brent brent@wildsprint.com tag:wildsprint.com,2011:site/index.php/site/index/1.166 2011-07-23T17:10:23Z 2011-07-23T18:36:24Z Brent brent@wildsprint.com tag:wildsprint.com,2011:site/index.php/site/index/1.165 2011-06-13T20:18:06Z 2011-06-13T21:32:07Z otto websites@ottolejeune.com
First off, your hospitality was really great and I appreciated being treated like “family” in my group of new paddling friends.

Second, what an incredible paddling-community! I don’t think I’ve been anywhere in North America that has such a thriving paddling environment as in Vancouver, BC. With the weekly Deep Cove Tuesday Night Races as the hinge-pin, the level of interaction, friendships and desire to Get Out On The Water was unsurpassed in any of my teaching-adventures. The sheer number of people who are deeply interested in becoming stronger and more efficient paddlers blew me away! Paddling has become a way of building new friendships, as well as, breeds a healthy sense of “friendly competition” that pushes folks to stay Healthy & Happy! You have something special up there folks, keep it going!

I want to thank not only the 16 students who attended my classes over this past weekend, but also a heartfelt thank you to Bob, Morgan and Seth Putman for taking me into their home and treating me like family during my teaching engagement this weekend. Also all the folks at Deep Cove Paddling Center and Store for their support in making these clinics happen as well.
Feel free to send me an email with any questions you may have about what we covered this past weekend. Also feel free to shoot me out any comments I might want to put up for others to read here on my site.

Cheers, and one more BIG Thank You to all of you up in Vancouver, you Live & Paddle in a truly special place.
I am already looking forward to my next visit, brent ]]> tag:wildsprint.com,2011:site/index.php/site/index/1.163 2011-05-31T14:39:02Z 2011-05-31T15:55:03Z Brent brent@wildsprint.com
Just wanted to thank all of you who attended the 1st Santa Barbara / Ventura Brent Reitz Forward Stroke Clinic!
What a great group of folks and a super Teaching-Spot in Ventura!

It's also pretty clear there are a ton of other folks who live down there, who are interested in learning how best to move their boats efficiently. If you are one of them, let me know!
I'd like to get another clinic on the books quickly while there are still weekends available on my calendar.

I've already received several positive "testimonials" from my students who took the clinic this past Sat, May 28, and will be posting them on this site soon.
They are already looking forward to a return-clinic later this season to see how well the technique-changes have improved their power as well as to continue fine-tuning their stroke.

So, if you are interested in putting together a clinic and you live in the that neck of the woods, drop me a line.
And for anyone who would like me to return, let's discuss and I'll make it happen!

Cheers and Happy Paddling, brent
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I just got word from the Folks up in Vancouver that my class on Sat may be completely booked at this point, but there are some remaining spots for Sunday's Class...so COME ON UP! Can't wait to teach in that neck of the woods!

Santa Barbara Clinic is just around the corner. Check it out by contacting Santa Barbara Paddlesports!

Okay, gotta run and am looking forward to seeing ya all On-The-Water! brent
]]> tag:wildsprint.com,2011:site/index.php/site/index/1.161 2011-04-07T15:28:24Z 2011-04-07T16:30:25Z Brent brent@wildsprint.com Check out the details at the link below, and I'll See Ya There! brent
http://www.blacksmithendurance.com/ ]]> tag:wildsprint.com,2011:site/index.php/site/index/1.159 2011-04-02T22:27:30Z 2011-05-03T15:45:31Z Brent brent@wildsprint.com
First and foremost, as some of you know, I under went open heart surgery a year ago in March. Since then I’ve been training & have competed in 3 ocean races: Ran the ol’ Ticker up to MAX and ended up not only Feel'n Good, but having pretty great finish-results to boot! So back in the saddle and rearing ta go!

Second, Forward Stroke Clinic Bookings are flying-in! I guess The Spring get’s folks brushing off the snow, and digging about for their paddling gear in the garage or closet! If you are interested in having me come teach for your shop, club or group; or have me speak & do a Dry Land Class at a symposium or event, just drop me a line.
I’ll post my clinics here and also on the “Clinics” page. So far this season I’ll be teaching @:
Half Moon Bay, CA http://www.calkayak.com
Fort Bragg-Mendocino, CA http://www.liquidfusionkayak.com
Vancouver, BC Canada http://www.deepcovekayak.com
Santa Barbara, CA http://www.channelislandsO.com
The "LIfe's Good Schedule" is:
May 28 & 29, Santa Barbara (plus another later one TBD).
June 11 & 12, Deep Cove Kayak Clinic, Vancouver BC
July 17 CCK Half Moon Bay
July 29 - 31 WILDSIDE RELAY, Hood River, OR (CRAZY RACE on the GORGE!)!
Aug 20, CCK Half Moon Bay
Sept 24 - 25 MENDO

Third, Check out the DVD “trailer” that, “with a little help from my friends”, I FINALLY figured out how to get up on this site…Also, I was able to dig out an OLD piece of professionally shot VHS footage of Wildwater Racing, turned it into a DVD…and posted here as well. Go to that page and Check Out the ACTION!

Lastly, my band BAD HABITS have been getting some bookings this spring as well. Go to the Website and check out our new Dates and TEE-SHIRTS at http://www.badhabitsmusic.com If you want one, let me know! You can send me a message right from that site too. If you are around, please drop in to catch the show. I always love to see my paddling friends at our gigs! Here are our gig-dates so far:
4/29/2011 Fog Bank, Capitola, CA BAD HABITS Gig
5/14/2011 Fog Bank, Capitola, CA BAD HABITS Gig
6/03/2011 Fog Bank, Capitola, CA BAD HABITS Gig
6/04/2011 Private Party, “June B-Day’s Party” BAD HABITS Gig

Okay: Let’s All Get Together and Let The Good Times Roll!
See ya On-The-Water. Cheers, brent
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So tomorrow is the Seatrek Regatta held in Sausalito, CA, on the San Francisco Bay. The course is from Seatrek Kayaking Center out to Alcatraz, back around Angle Island, down thru Raccoon Straights, and back home to Seatrek via Richardson Bay! SeaTrek is a race that I entered the very first year I moved to California from Colorado...way back 22 years ago (Jeeze!). I'm really happy that my recovery and training has pointed me in the direction for my first "re-entry" race toward this one. The Seatrek Regatta and I go back a long time. That course is an old-friend of mine!

Thanks to all my fiends who have sent me such good wishes, as I'm convinced your friendship has helped me Get Back in the Fold!

Cheers, brent

(I can already hear "Racers Ready....BANG"...!) ]]> tag:wildsprint.com,2010:site/index.php/site/index/1.153 2010-09-19T23:10:21Z 2010-09-20T00:11:22Z Brent brent@wildsprint.com tag:wildsprint.com,2010:site/index.php/site/index/1.151 2010-07-17T15:53:37Z 2010-07-17T17:08:38Z Brent brent@wildsprint.com tag:wildsprint.com,2010:site/index.php/site/index/1.149 2010-05-23T02:25:56Z 2010-05-23T03:46:58Z Brent brent@wildsprint.com "The Only Thing You Know About LIFE Forsure, Is That You Don't Know ANYTHING Forsure"! So my recommendation is to make every day the best it can be!

I'm actually doing so well, that I will be going back to work and resuming all normal life activities this Monday, May 24th...So, On to another chapter!

Since I'm paddling now, (8) days now since being given the ok by my Cardiologist), I've begun to book Forward Stroke Clinics again. Currently I have (2) Surfski Racing Clinics set up in Bellingham WA, on July 10 & 11. These will be private sessions hosted by the local paddling club up there, called The Whatcompaddlers. GREAT bunch of people and very focused on going FAST in their race boats! I love teaching these folks!!

I'm also doing the first Brent Reitz Forward Stroke Clinic for this season in Half Moon Bay on July 18 for California Canoe and Kayak (CCK). Please Go to their website for more details on the class and to sign-up! http://www.calkayak.com

I'm really looking forward to getting the teaching schedule back-on-track this year, so come on out to Half Moon Bay or Contact CCK or myself if you are interesed in another date/class.

Cheers and Thanks to All, brent ]]> tag:wildsprint.com,2010:site/index.php/site/index/1.147 2010-04-30T18:15:13Z 2010-04-30T19:30:14Z Brent brent@wildsprint.com
Tomorrow, Sat May 1st, I'll be doing an On Land Clinic out in front of the R.E.I. Store in Marina, Ca @ 1pm...Come On Out!

I'll be going over the mechanics of an efficient Kayaking Forward Paddling Stroke. This is a very quick and easy way to get the basic concepts of how best to move a boat across the water early-on in the season!

Sorry for the short notice, but I contacted R.E.I. to volunteer to do this clinic once I discovered that they will be having an Entire PaddleSport Event there tomorrow. My clinic will dovetail nicely for all the folks interested in paddle-sports of all kinds!

R.E.I. carries copies of my DVD "The Brent Reitz Forward Stroke Clinic" at their store, should you be interested in a more in-depth way of understanding the most efficient mechanics of how to move your boat best, and in-turn Have MAXIMUM FUN!

Remember, My motto is: "Paddling is More Fun, the Less Tired You Are!" So come on out to Marina R.E.I. on MAY DAY and let's have some fun! brent ]]>