I Raced The Olympic Champion

[@thehanke]

That looked like a lot of fun. High calibre worst conditions kind of fun. Well done Cam. Rooting for you mate.

[@CameronBuchan]

It was definitely an experience!

[@MrBoggins1234]

How you all stayed in the boats is a minor miracle! .Do you (your boat, your watch) or the event organisers give you any race stats or video (for each race) other than elapsed time, that you can analyse later on? So cool that you put yourself out there, vlog the whole thing as well, it just shows how committed to progression you are, it's bloody great.

[@CameronBuchan]

The cross wind rowing at Strathclyde Park paid off for sure in this race! Not so much in the next one..... Thanks as always for the support!

[@avalon235]

Outstanding! You are living the dream! It has been a longtime since I have raced. The advice I was given with regards to choppy water was to try to keep shoulders relaxed. That is certainly tall order when your racing, but, I think it makes you more responsive to what is happening to the boat. I think your attitude is great...go for the experience, and enjoy yourself!

[@CameronBuchan]

Can only do what you can do! Really has been an amazing opportunity and loving every minute! Even the bad bits! 😂

[@ethanfrost33]

This reminds me of the conditions at the JIRR yesterday with like meter waves and 33knots of wind. Somehow it wasn’t cancelled. Keep up the good work Cameron, really enjoy the videos

[@pluush2324]

mad i was there, so windy and terrible conditions, what age group ?

[@CameronBuchan]

They looked like a lot of fun! 😂

[@NickBrown-hw2yj]

@@pluush2324 we were both in the j16 4+

[@pluush2324]

@@NickBrown-hw2yj oh right nice

[@ethanfrost33]

@@pluush2324 what were you in

[@rshammill]

Love your videos. Love this video. I would love to have you mount a GoPro Max to the end of a back stay that is mounted to the end of a rigger so that we can see your rowing from the side. Catch, finish, leg drive, etc. It would be Yam-O-Lishes.

[@CameronBuchan]

Only issue with that is that it pulls the boat quite a lot to that side!

[@rowwinemastersrowing434]

Thank you Cam for capturing and sharing this experience! You must have had the GoPro super glued down - that water was so bouncy! Loved hearing all your feelings and feedback. Very cool to watch.

[@CameronBuchan]

Thanks for coming along with me on the journey!

[@peterthomson2329]

Big props to you for taking it on in those conditions. You were asking for any technical comments, and I thought you looked your smoothest/most relaxed when you sculled left hand over-and-ahead-of right on the early part of the recovery. Maintaining that may give you more clearance off the finish and your hands may then be in a comfier place to handle smacking a wave. Anyway - what do I know - Just staying upright in those conditions was astounding! Chapeau!

[@CameronBuchan]

I think your spot on! Got to keep that relaxation and hand position throughout rather than just at the start!

[@hablibli1965]

these conditions remind me of a place called mountain lakes I had a race last week there and it was good for 500 m then the next 1500 were super bouncy

[@ixuhm7700]

Congrats! Your videos are getting better every time! Have you ever considered doing coastal rowing? It could be an interesting shock therapy for getting used to wind and choppy water

[@CameronBuchan]

I have actually! We have been waiting on the coastal boats arriving at Strathclyde Park so that we can go out on those choppy days!

[@firebolt-kp2if]

Hey Cam, always great videos that you put out there! I'm in my first year into rowing, so I watch your content pretty often to get some tips on the erg and on the water! I love your content, and keep up the fantastic work with those yams! 🍠

[@CameronBuchan]

Thanks for the positive words! Glad you enjoy!

[@alan3179-n1r]

I would watch these videos just for your positive attitude!

[@calpine4438]

Hello from Canada! Great fun to watch and while I can't offer anything on rowing technique, I would suggest a little Rain-X on the cameral lens will help shed the water droplets for clear video :)

[@CameronBuchan]

Great idea! I've actually tried it before and unfortunately doesn't work as well as it works on windscreens! Must be whatever the coating they have on the lens already doesn't play as well with it 😔

[@srgwaffles24]

Hey Cam, do you think you could do some sort of sunglasses review or shoe off your collection sometime? I have 1 pair of oakleys and want another one but don’t really know which ones are actually nice when you wear them. Nice video by the way

[@christophersanton]

See, it's not just Nottingham which is windy! Great vlog especially including the start.

[@peterwmiller8486]

Well done Cam - especially considering the conditions. Row on dude!

[@CameronBuchan]

Much appreciated 💪

[@lucdaffarn533]

Can attest to just how bad the conditions were. No amount of prep can prepare anyone for that. We thought Tokyo was rough but that was a whole new level.

[@CameronBuchan]

Definitely! Then Saturday even worse! 😂

[@shokkPIZZA]

Just came back from sarasotas states regatta and rowing in harsh conditions in a 8 is already hard and I can’t imagine doing it in a single, good job👍

[@zanemenendez6239]

Ayyyy that crosswind was a fun challenge though!

[@shokkPIZZA]

@@zanemenendez6239 Yeh Ikr!

[@CameronBuchan]

Those conditions didn't look ideal!

[@rowyeah456]

HYPE TRAINNN Big love Cam thanks for bringing us along

[@maxcurrie7525]

I’m no professional here but a tip I once got from Noel Donaldson is to hold your hands at the end of the grip to maximise the leverage you get from the oar.

[@CameronBuchan]

It will maximise leverage but not sure if it'll help in the conditions!

[@rorymcelhinney8481]

I thought you would have been racing at strafclide park this weekend. My rowing coach is racing there.

[@CameronBuchan]

Awesome! No won't be racing in the UK for the next month or so

[@bucknut2204]

I just got home from state championships at a park called Nathan Benderson Park. The conditions you had were similar to the ones I had to race in during day 1 of the regatta!

[@CameronBuchan]

Yeah I've raced there before and saw the conditions this weekend! Looked rough!

[@bucknut2204]

@@CameronBuchan It was tough but still very good fun! An excellent first championship with my 8+!

[@NeXuS-hl5tu]

@@bucknut2204 our*

[@bucknut2204]

@@NeXuS-hl5tu fucking hell Martin how do you consistently do this? Go study or something idk

[@andrewwexler4779]

@@bucknut2204 what team do you row for? I was there too for sweep and sculling states

[@dumbutt4999]

I’m in my first year as a rower, and it has gotten me addicted to your content. I have my Southwest Regionals in 1 week, and I cannot wait to race my 4! Hopefully My boat can go as fast as yours 😁

[@albino6122]

Hey man, i’m in my first year as well. I’ve got southeast regionals in 2-3 weeks. Hope to see you at nationals

[@SuperCbode]

Not flat water - you are suffering the same "newbie" sculler symptoms as Olli Zeidler - not thaat comfortable with choppy water during the race? No worries - it comes with some more K's on shoppy water :) Congratulation to your first "big time" in the single, what a great experience!

[@CameronBuchan]

Thank you! Those choppy Ks will come at Strathclyde Park for sure!

[@burns46824]

So get this, Cam. I bought some deadlifting shoes (a brand called Core) and then I compared my row to my basketball shoes (Nike’s Giannis) and wow…basketball shoes much better! Way more spring in the movement! Erg rowing definitely felt easier with the basketball shoes.

[@CameronBuchan]

That's awesome! What was the row you tried with? Definitely good to do multiple times!

[@burns46824]

@@CameronBuchan 1K repeats

[@Nomads_Rowing]

That was my first thought - Loch Ness PtII🥴 - looked a nightmare off the start for the 1st 500 with you dropping to strokeside as the hand separation opened up more to bow trying to balance in the choppy conditions (I’m the last person on the planet to give any advice by the way😆). You finished strong and looked much tidier plus great to see you’re taking loads of positives from that (especially as many of the others have been coached within an inch of their lives!). 1K in a 1x at a typical UK regatta nearly killed me so big respect to anyone racing the 2K even in calm waters😎

[@jeremymartin1610]

Well rowed, Cameron. Great how you relaxed after a tricky start. Have you considered rowing with a level rig and hands level? That might make it easier to handle those rough conditions due to having more clearance and setting the boat better at the finish.

[@CameronBuchan]

I haven't considered this!

[@jeremymartin1610]

@@CameronBuchan kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4bIl5WsfdqsmLs

[@mikegordon7430]

Aloha! You’re tremendous inspiration. My first OC6 race this Saturday in years. Staying positive and fueling up!

[@vedantnirmal5757]

Just did JIRR in horrible conditions as well, good bit of racing.

[@NickBrown-hw2yj]

Yeah, shame the water got worse later in the day

[@CameronBuchan]

I hope you had fun! Just shows that being good in bad conditions can rwally help come race day!

[@vedantnirmal5757]

@@CameronBuchan yeah, we managed to get ourselves a bronze.

[@NickBrown-hw2yj]

@@vedantnirmal5757 which category were you in I was in j16 4+

[@joec1919]

@@NickBrown-hw2yj was also in this event who did you race for? I won this event representing Thames upriver

[@jameswalker2998]

How cool is that - you get to race the Olympic champ in your first international race #yamsquadgoals Shame the conditions were unpleasant but you stayed upright and didn't ship as much water onboard as Loch Ness. From my recent experience in coastal sculling you need to work on your tap down at the finish to get the spoon out of the water clean a clear of the waves. Maybe practice more taps, and roll ups as a suggestion? But still you got to race the Olympic gold medalist!!! What an exciting adventure so far #yamsqaud.

[@CameronBuchan]

Definitely! So cool isn't it! Yes something I have to work on for sure. Little more control needed, tapping and keeping the shape all the way trough the recovery. Wouldn't have made it down the course a year ago so there is for sure improvement!

[@jameswalker2998]

@@CameronBuchan definitely huge steps forward in a year. Keep up the good work 👍

[@thetomasklos]

That's quite a lot of water sloshing around in your boat! Getting rid of that would give you a couple of seconds. 😀 Great to see you staying upright, I'm not sure I'd have managed that.

[@herbinio-7214]

in Poland, in Poznan it's normal to swim under these conditions in april it's worst Regatta in whole season 🥲😣

[@mattjagar6324]

Love the vids man

[@leerichardson4629]

Good work in the conditions. I’ve only been rowing for 4mths and would say 60% of that time the water’s been choppy. I’m convinced every stroke will tip me in the river! 😂

[@CameronBuchan]

Sounds like you're going to get good in bad conditions!

[@leerichardson4629]

Or open water swimming! 😂

[@simonwhiting4571]

Yeah Buddy!!!!!! #yamsquad 💪🙏

[@FishingWithJake...]

what sunglasses do you have im interested into getting a pair any company or sunglasses you recommended?

[@mikefurlong8025]

Cam - do you reckon Randalfoils would be a useful addition specifically in rough water, or would they just help to mask other deficiencies in your rowing stroke?

[@CameronBuchan]

I have never used them so I couldn't really say for sure. If I do use them I'll let the yamsqaud know!

[@danielwright597]

Are you using the Concept 2 Comp blade? If so how does it compare to other blades you've sculled with?

[@CameronBuchan]

Indeed! For me they make it a little easier to do what I'm trying to do but I haven't much experience with much else!

[@stevewilliams5428]

Well done. Did you lift the heights? It looked like they were close to max.

[@CameronBuchan]

Usually at max height so unfortunately no more room to go up. Wasn't really having issues clearing though. More just a case of having control of the blades!

[@DrPTAndroidStuff]

Perhaps when you get some flat water, try experimenting with the position of the wing fore/aft compared to the feet. Think you might have a problem hitting the wing at backstops though. I don't know how tall athletes get round that, maybe switch to a stern-mounted wing?

[@CameronBuchan]

I've actually already tried this after this race. Tried moving it back and has given me more space and helps me not "look" for more. I could still go forward from where I was. It's a big boat! 😂

[@questionablemtb8174]

0:51 i have never seen a double with one scull and one single oar rower thats so interesting!!

[@kacyinix4428]

I think that boat is just a pair. They’ve both got sweep oars.

[@williamsaunders5799]

Hey Cam, question for you. Is there some reason that your oarlocks are undone while strapped on the trailer? I was trained to have them tightened when not on the water. Love these vids so much! Thanks!

[@henryb2751]

Hi Cam, I'm taking a gap year and i am trying to find a good rowing club to train at in my year off, any recommendations?

[@TEHKERS]

depends where you arr

[@henryb2751]

Probably around 6.15-20 ish 2k when I will be starting at the club, and anywhere in the UK (will be 18)

[@CameronBuchan]

That's awesome. Think the biggest question to ask is why the gap year then go from there. Loads of clubs around the UK and other countries even as far as Australia or New Zealand. Best is to find a place that fits what you're trying to do in your gap year.

[@masterofbalance4890]

I remember racing at weather like that. I didnt flip on anything, my single just filled with water and i almost sunk

[@dee4940]

Come join us in coastal rowing ! :)

[@perrimccluskey9914]

Im so glad you never fell in !!!!

[@CameronBuchan]

Me too! There were a few close calls! Next video will be another test might not be so lucky....

[@perrimccluskey9914]

@@CameronBuchan I for one cannot wait to feast my eyes upon it

[@HKT1913]

Ultra simple comment but It looks quite grabby when the water gets super rough, particularly the right arm looks much more bent off the catch than the left, and drops very low. Maybe focus on being patient through the front to avoid snatching, with how unset boats are in these conditions, take a bit more time to place and connect before driving hard and that may keep the arms straighter and cleaner That being said holding it together in those conditions is very impressive!

[@CameronBuchan]

Agreed! Definitely some stuff to work on

[@cbanderson486]

Cam, i have to ask mate, lol where did you get your blanket

[@CameronBuchan]

Which one? The orange one or the sort of plaid one?

[@EamonGlavin]

Gonna have to get this man an automatic water pump next time

[@CameronBuchan]

Definitely for the next episode 👀

[@lizt7105]

well done Cameron , it was very choppy water

[@dudegamer5616]

I was doing jirr yesterday and I'm not joking there were 1m waves on Nottingham lake

[@dudegamer5616]

I was so glad I was in my 4 not a single

[@CameronBuchan]

I saw HPP. Looked like a lot of fun!

[@dudegamer5616]

@@CameronBuchan was very good fun and got a gold medal to top it off lmao

[@emilschoch8505]

A direct catch is important for these conditions!

[@CameronBuchan]

Definitely! Getting the direct catch is the difficult part!

[@andreacagnassone]

I’m Italian and this is the most important place for Italian rowing. Do Italian love this place? Absolutely not

[@CameronBuchan]

It is an amazing place!

[@andreacagnassone]

@@CameronBuchan well not for rowing maybe sailing

[@jukip1485]

I handle bad water and swell lots better after I started paddling a surfski. I was coming from a pretty unfit base though. It’s still a reasonably stable surfski (I’ve tried a k1 and still go swimming ha ha). I also am a lot better when there is a tinny and coaches around. I did pull out of a race this season and was a bit disappointed in myself but then reminded myself that I wouldn’t have raced the first race that day at previous regattas and then looked at the times the people in my morning race did in the arvo race and decided yep I made the right call (everyone was heaps slower). I did a time trial a few months back and I almost turned around on the way up to the start ha ha. The race side of the river was calmer luckily. I pushed the first km as i knew it was calmer in that section. The second km was fun if I timed my stoke right with the waves (apparently not so fun in a double due to the waves spacing). I got my blade stuck in a wave and my mind just went ‘this is cool it’ll come out soon’ watching it. The 3rd and last km was basically just staying upright. It got too messy and inconsistent and I was stopping when I heard water hitting over the end of the boat til that wave passed. I still wasn’t panicking.....really weird compared to my usual freeze. I was soo looking forward to a 3km race instead of 1km.

[@marcwilson9389]

Get yourself a coastal scull, the next big thing! 😀

[@CameronBuchan]

Definitely would have been easier to keep going!

[@idiootje1239]

How is your sleep in the Yambulance? I heard that orange is a very busy colour for your brain, making you sleep worse? Idk would love to hear from you.

[@CameronBuchan]

I've had no issues at all

[@idiootje1239]

@@CameronBuchan That's great to hear!

[@giorgiosyd2306]

If you are still in italy come to row in Genova pra, and if you want pass in the society “canottieri genovesi elpis” we are the oldest society of rowing of all the ligury. Ps. I see a Lot of your video, and all the videos have a great quality, you are a really good rower and KZbinr.

[@VegasMilgauss]

Good effort Butch

[@frankastier7184]

Awesome! How about seeking out bad conditions systematically till you feel comfortable? After all, if you train in terrible conditions but then get glass water on race day, everything should be "easier"?

[@CameronBuchan]

You're exactly right. Fortunately Strathclyde Park is known for its choppy conditions. Unfortunately takes a long time to get comfortable on them. Definitely a lot better than this time last year! I don't think I would have made it down the course

[@frankastier7184]

@@CameronBuchan Yeah, I'm no specialist, but I had the impression you made an awesome effort to make sure you would finish. In any case, very well done!!!!

[@Gabriele07473]

Lets goooo

[@Simon-xi8tb]

It's conditions like this that made me hate rowing. It takes rowing and makes rodeo pole dancing out of it.

[@dermotbalaam5358]

Embrace training on rough water. Check the training venues of the Tokyo medallists on the rough days.

[@CameronBuchan]

For sure!

[@GP-ec9ip]

Strathy P was worse

[@CameronBuchan]

😂 I saw the park, definitely was bad!

[@maxstark4800]

choppy p

[@GP-ec9ip]

@@CameronBuchan yeah ahah, was joking tho your conditions were way worse 🤣

[@roryknight4238]

Big choppy p

[@evancolclough862]

prime conditions for the quad

[@manuel-ex6xp]

Looks like you need a bit more practice in such conditions.

[@CameronBuchan]

For sure! Although back at Strathclyde Park we aren't allowed out in these conditions!

[@manuel-ex6xp]

@@CameronBuchan where i rowed as junior such conditions were normal and when you got used to it also a huge fun. Once a fireboat drouve through with full speed an made perfect long parallel waves. Just like a rollercoaster. www.jsd.bs.ch/.imaging/mte/webbs-desktop/amt-rt-large/dam/jsd/download/medien/bilder/211222_Newsroom_175J_Feuerwehr_5_FLB-neu.jpg/jcr:content/211222_Newsroom_175J_Feuerwehr_5_FLB%20neu.jpg

[@jameslouw7187]

hi

[@zacbrockway2938]

Hi