Capsizings

[DQKing]

Yes it had to be me. I had to start this topic. After all, I'm the DQKing.

Capsizing. The ultimate humbling experience. Its a word that stirs the beginnings of the emotion called fear in all canoeists. It is also the reason why most canoeists are humble people --- we are all brought back down to earth every once in awhile. Its also the single amazing process that eliminates all your efforts to be suave in the water. Oakley sunglasses.... Branded leotards, bandanas (ok ok.....not manyyyyy canoeists wear bandanas.....actually, there used to be one...) and looking steady in a newly bought, freshly painted Nello. All your fans screaming and rooting for you on land. Cool. One capsize, and you better wish you're unrecognizable behind your oakleys.  :oops:

Unless of course....you have so much experience with capsizing during big events, it doesn't matter anymore.  :lol: like ME, MUAH, YOURS TRULY

So! How many kinds of capsizing are there? Let me list a few....

1) The hey-who's-the-babe/hunk-who-just-rowed-by capsize
2) The omg-I'm-about-to-collide capsize
3) The oh-damn-my-butt-is-itchy capsize
4) The how-can-I-be-slower-than-you capsize
5) The hello-thats-a-nice-wash-approaching-me capsize
6) The shit-I'm-going-to-sneeze capsize
7) The what's-that-thing-swimming-beside-my-boat capsize
The I-think-I-look-more-sexy-when-wet capsize
9) The now-look-carefully-I'm-only-doing-this-once capsize
10) The dammit-I'm-never-going-to-win-this-race capsize

Well most of the above listed are self explanatory....number 3 is by far the most torturous capsize of the lot...and also one that I'm sure has gotten most of us here before. Pre capsize symptoms include 1) gradual but sure slowing down of the canoe, 2) beads of cold sweat appearing on a face slowly turning purplish white, 3) some erratic but sudden jerking action executed by the canoeist (yes its FUTILE), 4) mouth opens in a silent scream, one hand releases hold on paddle and goes into the boat combing, 5) capsize.

Number 10 is also a good one. I especially enjoy when it happens to a doubles boat. Pre capsize symptoms include 1) gradual slowing down of boat, 2) look of disbelief on both canoeists' faces, 3) brief eye contact between the 2, 4) coordinated sudden shifting of weight to the same side, 5) capsize.

As one can see, capsizing can be due to a variety of reasons and some very real problems. We should all give capsizers a second chance. Everybody makes mistakes. Don't condemn them for life over one mistake. Hell....maybe i should start a colored ribbon campaign like the recent yellow ribbon (for ex jail birds).....think I'll use....erm....shocking pink rimmed with lime green borders... or how bout lime green background with pink polka dots? Anyway....I'm sure you guys get the point.

Anyone know any other kinds of capsize? LOLZ

[dolph_kaz]

Haha... I think I know who post the message... Anyway, I think No.10 is always executed by you... I remember this trick was taught by you "if i never capsized, i would have win!~" what an incredible excuse!

C'mon, i think only this guy with the ULTRA-THICK-SKIN will cap for this reason (No.8!!!) --> nobody appears sexy after capsizing!

Anyway, the worst scenario that ever happened to me was capsizing in a T2 during my Round Ubin ... it sures feel extreme demoralizing... so the issue now is not about giving a second.. third chance..  everyone must counter this... once you capsize during competition = that's it~ bye.. DQ/DNF... AT LEAST not in a Tourer... If anyone should cap in a K1/K2, don't be too disheartened... it is ok to capsize in that slender baby... everyone takes different time to balance it... (we will forgive you   )

Alright, Let me see.. what are some of the others capsizing reasons??
11) The Let-me-adjust-my-boat capsize (stationary)
12) The Hit-the-big-red-buoy capsize
13) The Getting-in and Getting-out-of-the-boat capsize
14) The no-skill-in-rescuing capsize
15) The hey-see-i-can-do-some-stunts capsize

But hey! Do you know that capsize also need some skills?? You can actually capsize without getting too much water into your boat... It's just a natural reaction to make that happen, don't ask me how.  :lol:

Anyone has got some tips to share? :razz:

[Flow]

wahahaha.....how about ... The I-need-to-pee-and-the-toilet-is-too-far-away capsize....not saying that I got do tat ar!!! don't come and kill me pls

capsizing without get too much water in the boat? possible meh? think the best we can do is to flip up the canoe as quick as we can. then we hope and pray not too much water go in :lol:

[Nautilus]

read from asian games web site about sports segment of canoe-kayak.

RULES
The 15th Asian Games features 10 canoe-kayak events: eight for men and two for women.

Men compete in singles and doubles in both canoe and kayak over 500m and 1,000m. Women compete in kayak singles and doubles only, over 500m.

At the start line, all boats must be perfectly aligned. If a competitor crosses the line before the signal, it counts as a false start. Two false starts result in elimination. Competitors must stay centred within their lanes as much as possible. If the canoe or kayak capsizes, they must get back in without assistance, or they will be disqualified.

The first boat whose bow crosses the finish line with all its crew on board is the winner.

how the hell is that suppose to happen? can you really do that on sprint kayaks? :shock:

[Vault Boy]

yeah capsizing in sprint kayaks is debilitating to the morale because i think you really cannot do wet recovery by yourself, unlike sea-kayaks that can do rolls. The cockpit is much shallower and more open than sea-kayaks. Capsize means immediately fall out of boat into water. How to recover?

Those greenland kayaking people actually treat capsizing as part of their sports. Even got competition in performing all kinds of rolls.

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[Nautilus]

:lol:    'if you dont capsize it wont be fun', as mentioned in the clip.

[Coxswain]

Actually you can get back into a sprint kayak yourself after capsizing, provided it is not fully filled with water cause the risk of sinking the boat is high.

[fangedidodadeh]

I saw someone trying to get back into a sprint kayak after capsizing before! But it didn't succeed due to too much water inside.

Well, capsizing is never a fun thing   There are chances of monitor lizards swimming just pass you! It happened to me before and it swim passed me twice  :!:

And someone taught me a 'tactic'. He said if you cannot win in a race. Capsize is the best thing and after that you can say something like: 'Wah lao, if just now I didn't capsize, I could have won the race'. He should know who he is. Hahaha.  :lol:

[Nautilus]

after the asian games event i can add 2 more capsize

16) what the hell water so choppy how to compete? one leg go into boat. capsize.
17) woohoo we won! paddle anyhow put in water. capsize.

DQking try stunt 17) if you won in penang? hehe.

[BloodDust]

oh my! haha! i think that's the best collection of the different types of capsizing so far. i remember a person capsizing from a kayak before and trying to get back on his/her own but it was mission failure hehe. well, i do not think that getting back into the kayak is an easy job as it seriously needs a certain amount of kayaking experience but anyway we are all humans, we do make mistakes and learn from them!