OWSI Day 2

Good morning.
Day 2 went very well, it started off with tests on physics and physiology. High marks due to lots of prep-work. more lectures, tips and ideas. In the afternoon it was off to get wet... in the "Pool". Really cool setup. We trained in Tiger Tail lake. This is a facility owned by Broward Community College and is set up for all kinds of water sports. The pool is a dock with rectangular hole in the middle and has platforms at varying levels. Off the end of the dock is another pool that is a bit deeper and is made of huge PVC pipes and is marked by large buoys. I completed my swim test here, 800 metres between the pool dock and the sailing pier. It was interesting not having a line on the bottom to follow but a peek now and then kept me on track.

Time for the skill circuit. skills went well and quickly as they could. Just a note to those coming up through the ranks not every one uses the same signals and techniques to perform skills. They are right but they are different. Keep an open mind when moving up to this level, and you might just pick up some techniques that you like better.

After the "Pool" it was time to head to the hotel and make dinner, I was starving! Study, prepare, study some more, prepare.... hmm I don't remember falling asleep in the chair... bed time.

Today I will knock out a couple more tests and I get to do presentations.

More tomorrow,
Carl