sobota 17. března 2012

Brasil

We have chosen Brasil for training camp 2012.
For many reasons, but one of the most important were our happy memories from 2007.
Still reality exceeded my expectations.

5 weeks seems to be quite long time, yet it has run really quickly and we are going home ...

When Vasek first told me that we will stay with Brasilians, I thought we are going to help Ettore with some kids or advanced paddlers, having just a foggy memory about Poli from Peking 2008....

I was just a little bit mistaken .-)
These chicos are joung (especially compare to CZE team) but most of them are better paddler than me recently and if not they soon will. Yet they have a lot to learn still, they have one great advantage; time.
At least four more years.

Im not going to describe them one by one, I just want to summarize what I have learnt or seen here:

  • tranquilo
  • selfconfidence without necessarily having nose up
  • morning samba before race
  • to change boat (producer and type) at qualifications day and win race
  • teamspirit
  • the bussinging after race
  • training results with drawed course which we did that session
  • if you have birthday, celebrate them
  • Sandra, adoptive mother for everybody
  • Brasil es un pais muito bonito
 

    And what have I tried to show (some of) them:

    • PVC, polyester, epoxy, fiberglas, carbon, kevlar and other materials are not biodegradable
    • boat and paddle cover are great things
    • sun is no good for any of your equipment, ecpecially brand new boats, carbon paddles and lifejackets
    • do not use grinder infront of open window to someones bedroom
    • measure twice, then draw it, then check it again and then drill
    • its good to have tool ready before you start work
    • its not good to use grinder in your team suit
    • its good to have handshoes when working with epoxy
    • its good to cut carbon or glass pieces before your hands are dirty from polyester
    • mais de adhesivo doesnt mean better fixation
    • siempre fechar cola! its not good to breath it






    And the most important:

    O V E R A L L ! ! !

    See you soon in Europe, guys. 

    1 komentář:

    1. Wonderfull Marie and thank You very much for Your support to my GREAT BRASILIAM TEAM

      Occhio all'onda! Ettore

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