It was a beautiful, crisp Saturday morning as the Desert Falcons gathered for another intense water training session at QD’s – Deira Creek. The energy was high because this wasn’t just any training—it was preparation for next week’s big race in Abu Dhabi!
The Start
With the call time set for 5:20 AM, paddlers were bright-eyed and ready. By 5:30 AM, the boat was loaded, and everyone was in their places, preparing for a tough session. With Captain Intan steering, the team pushed off the dock right on time at 5:45 AM.
The Line-up
BOW (Left) | STROKE (Right)
- Neil | Richard
- Dennis | JJ
- Loren | Jobai
- Len | Chevy
- Dzaki | Ruby
- Ceasar | Mahmoud
- Ferdz | Alnita
- Gob | Bolz
- Tonette | Joven
- Aby | IS
- Khaled | Lambert
- Osman | Nafih
- Phelan |
- Mikko |
With 28 paddlers focus on the training, the energy was incredible! From experienced hands to newbies finding their rhythm, the team worked together to perfect every stroke.
Training Focus
Today’s training was all about getting race-ready for the upcoming Abu Dhabi race. The team practiced timing, synchronization, and power bursts—things that will be crucial when they face off against tough competition next week.
What We Did:
The main focus of today’s training was to build our endurance and perfect our synchronization. We paddled together, making sure each stroke matched perfectly with our teammates. This helps us move as one strong unit, which is so important for winning races!
Captain Intan gave us some great tips on how to keep our strokes steady and powerful. We practiced switching paddlers smoothly and keeping our boat balanced. It was tough, but everyone gave their best effort!
Looking Ahead
The upcoming race is just around the corner, and the team feels ready. Every training session is getting them stronger, more in sync, and race-prepared. The excitement for the Abu Dhabi race is building, and everyone is eager to put their hard work into action.
Want to know more about the race? Read all the details here!
Wrapping Up
By the end of the session, everyone was tired but thrilled with the progress they made. It’s all about teamwork, effort, and that Falcon spirit! 🦅🚣♂️
Great work, Falcons! Let’s keep pushing toward success in Abu Dhabi!
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