First day learning how to shoot. I used a Quicks recurve training bow (TD-01 or 02 I think) and had a really fun time. On my first round of 3 shots I missed the target altogether, the next round I got one two the target (just). Then something clicked and I managed to get 11 golds! I hit the center of the target 11 times in a row! My last shot just an inch into the red circle. Wow! I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to my next lesson. Although the description of the blog states I am a member of the Guildford Archery Club, this is not true yet as I am still in the initiation stage but I know I will be joining and carrying on with this fun, interesting, historically fascinating and ever so slightly macho :) sport. My bow and arrows will not end up in my cupboard next to my skateboard, rollerblades, squash racquets, ice skates, miniture rockets, etc, etc, I easily get tired of things - but I have a REALLY good feeling about Archery.

I am a complete beginner, today was literally the first time I have shot a recurve bow. Everyone has to start somewhere :) I will be using this blog to log my achievements but more importantly I will post advice and information on recurve archery as I learn it. The advise will hopefully progress from basic beginner stuff through to advanced hints and tips and then track my progress at the 2012 olympics (hahahaha). I will make this page an important and reliable one-stop-shop for archery information. I hope you enjoy it and I encourage you to contribute in the comments section of each post.