They are a pair
Adam van Coverden on rowing and training
“Everyone has heard about canoes and kayaks, but not everyone knows how we handle them.” Many take years to find their vocation, but not Adam van Koeverden. The goal was right in front of him – written in black and white.
“Future Champions are wanted”
On one of the pages of the local newspaper, the Canadian boy, who was destined to become an Olympic champion, clearly saw a picture from his own future. The attention of his mother was attracted by a small announcement in the next, unremarkable issue of Oakville Beaver. The advertisement promised laurels, glory and a bright future for the new stars in the rowing world and was titled appropriately: “Future Champions Wanted”. Continue reading
Fill the board. Symmetry around us
At dawn, there is an hour when the surface of the water on the lake is absolutely still. Cutting the mirror with the bow of the boat is pleasure! If you do not row and look at the picture, then you will make a couple of interesting discoveries.
It is time to search for proportions.
The symmetry on the water surface, an unusually pleasant to the eye, seems truly poetic to those who appreciate such a view of things. Nature presents to our attention an infinite number of samples of visual harmony and amazing ornaments, and one who rows in a boat – if it is a little more attentive – will easily find them himself!
How to find harmony? Continue reading
Kayaking is also a sport.
“Silent hunting” in our time is gaining momentum, according to experts. What kind of trophy is dreaming and what kind of boat does one who is ready to wait for the fish of his dream prefer?
More than just fishing
On the boat you can retire to the quiet world of nature. Animals do not scatter through the bushes, as happens because of the noise of motorboats, but on the contrary, shows curiosity. Continue reading
