John Winters wrote: <Besides, the gear you need is in your head and no one can see how safe a paddler you are.> snip. So very true. However in order to be of some help to those,who like all of us ,did have to start some where,I suggest that we might share some of our experiences and escapes in a form which gives the newby a chance to think about the situation discribed. To make it easier for me I will start with an example of what I have in mind and like to ask the *regular experts*;) to hold their answers for a few days. scenario: Having paddled with a group or club we know how it goes ,we have a leader and a pre trip talk.We always discuss that the group must keep together,and we select a "Buddy" to pair up with etc. than more often than not, one club member disappears out of sight for quite some time befor he turns up again........ question: What effect do you think his disappearance has on the group? What effect can his disappearance have on one or more individuals in the group? Kia Ora Eddie. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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