On Fri, 12 Jun 1998 Tomckayak_at_aol.com wrote: > What we do not need is more guide books:( > > Its one of the bigger rip-off's you can do to your fellow kaykers. > > A guide book is a sure sign that an area is over run or about to be. > > Read a chart and find it your self. > *************************************************************************** I think this is a depressing attitude. Kayaking is still a fledgling sport, and I would say that we should never attempt to hinder other peoples enjoyment or access to kayaking, if not actively help promote this. Guidebooks are one remarkable way to promote the above, for example, with good info on accessibility of launches and campsites -- very important in this day and age of private land and restricted access. Guidebooks also usually have admonitions to behave respectively and paddle safely. There are many other benefits that I would rather not get into now. Those who want their adventure undiluted by someone else's opinion are welcome to not read a guidebook, but guidebooks are great boon to the majority of boaters. I personally find them as an indespensible starting point to many of my trips, although I find most are sadly lacking in mentioning the fun tide rips and play spots. (Does anybody else read the "hazards" section first?) Maybe I'll start compiling a list for for a future guidebook. I would like to know of a place where there are too many sea kayakers. Probably the biggest crowding problem involves other kinds of boats. Whenever I see other kayakers on the water, I consider 'em family. Cheers, Kevin *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Jun 12 1998 - 14:58:52 PDT
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