Re: [Paddlewise] Reasons to swim (was: wet exit? wh)

From: Joy E. Hecht <jhecht_at_capaccess.org>
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1998 16:48:37 -0400 (EDT)
On Tue, 21 Jul 1998, K. Whilden wrote:

> 
> I have been thinking about what would cause a paddler with a good roll to
> swim at sea, so this is excellent chance to make another commentable
> topic.
> 
> 1. Broken paddle
> 2. Caught in kelp/fishing line
> 3. Bonked in face by own paddle shaft -- gave myself a bloody nose the
> 4. Rescuing an incapacitated friend.
> 5. Dislocated shoulder.

> I would be interested in other reasons why a paddler with a bombproof roll
> might swim. Cheers,
> Kevin


6. No one _really_ has a bombproof roll.
7. Cold and tired and not really reacting quickly enough - even if dressed 
properly for the water temp.



Joy Hecht
Arlington VA
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