Re: [Paddlewise] Lines of Defense

13. Don't forget the beads!

Roger

John C. Winskill wrote:

> Clyde;
> For what it is worth, here is my list of "lines of defense":
>
> 1.     Sound Judgement
> 2.     Try to paddle in groups of three or more whenever practical
> 3.     Roll
> 4.     Eskimo rescue
> 5.     Assisted rescue (empties boat)
> 6.     Re-enter and roll
> 7.     Paddlefloat rescue without then with sling
> 8.     VHS
> 9.     EPIRB (on ocean)
> 10.    Air horn (mouth blown)
> 11.    Flares, smoke signals, dye marker, 40ft. streamer
> 12.    Exposure bag (brite orange)
>
> John Winskill
>
> Sisler, Clyde wrote:
>
> >>>
> > I subscribe to the John Winter's theory that the best offense is
> > a good defense, so I'm fairly cautous and use that as my first line of
> > defense.
> >
> > Paddle float and sponsons are the second line of defense.
> >
> > Third line of defense would probably be to pray a lot for divine
> > intervention or cuss a lot to keep the adrenilin going.
> >>>
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