Getting Beat Down by Ian Seckington

So basically I was so hyped to get beat down on the first big water beat down Thursday, but I missed the hole every time I tried to get into the right side of Phil's hole. I got a cool kick flip but went through the tongue, and also got a short beat down in Sattler's hole. I was dying for some action in right side though. The next Thursday I said I was going staight for right side, and I did but it took a short tumble and it was my first time so I was scared and my knee popped out so I swam. On the next one I knew I just had to stay calm and stay in my boat. I kickflipped into it and started side surfing. I focused on breathing good breaths when I was upright, and when I flipped over I relaxed and let the water flip me back upright. The most important thing to remember in these moments is whether you flip back upright quickly or after a few tumbles, you just have to be calm and patient and hold your breath. My paddle also got ripped out of my hands and I found that it's way easier to stay calm when you aren't holding a paddle. I did dry exit on that one because I took a big tumble, but I know I can get beat down longer. Its all about the focus and staying calm.