Re: [Paddlewise] Crossings in Fog

From: <outdoors_at_biddeford.com>
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1998 21:51:12 -0400
At 07:51 AM 4/12/98 -0400, "John Winters" wrote:
>
>In the past I have preached about avoiding accidents (frequently a
>euphemism for stupidity or ignorance) as opposed to learning how to
>extricate yourself from them after they happen. This fog thing is a good
>example.

In the past I've agreed with John on most paddling matters.  Not this one,
though.  If you paddle a coast that can often have fog, you'd better know
how to navigate in it.  In my opinion it's like self and group rescues:  You
sure don't want to be in a position to need it but sometimes you don't have
a choice.  If you're not prepared for either rescuing yourself or dealing
with fog, you're not adequately prepared for paddling at all.
			Bill Ridlon
			Southern Maine Sea Kayaking Network

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