[Paddlewise] Re Kayaking safety

From: Robert C. Perkins <rperkins_at_fayettevillenc.com>
Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 17:45:02 -0500
Jennifer Joy  wrote:
     >What about NOC!?!>!?!
     >You live in NC and you are complaining about instructors? My goodness.
     >You are in the heart of ww boater land. I have no idea where your
particular city is,
     >but it sure as heck beats plane fare."

I just have to share this chuckle.  I'm located in Fayetteville in
southeastern North Carolina.  NOC is situated in the far western tip of the
state.  By the best available route, it's 325 miles from Fayetteville to
Bryson City.  A substantial chunk of that mileage is not interstate, so
it's a long trip for me.

One of the reasons I gave up trying to do whitewater is the fact that I'm
so far away from good WW.  Another reason is that I enjoy exploring
blackwater rivers and swamps.  I chose my Dagger Meridian in part because
it has the maneuverability needed on rivers that twist and turn.

Bob

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Robert C. Perkins, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and Planning
Methodist College, Fayetteville, NC 28311
910-630-7037     rperkins_at_methodist.edu


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