To paddle, or not to paddle...it comes down to this question, and when it does, it is a personal decision each of us makes each time we paddle. Whether to paddle solo or find a partner. Whether the weather is so bad OR unpredictable we can't tell whats going on. The original post was (IMHO) a straight forward story with real consequences and I was glad to read it. Will it stop me from paddling alone. No. Will it reinforce my old expedition honed axiom "you can't push your schedule on Mother Nature's". Yes. Personal decisions are just that. We live with them everyday. Consequences, ramifications and all. When I was Boy Scout it was a mantra "Be Prepared". Paddling has the same mantra. But, everyone's idea of preparation is different. But no matter what, everyone has to deal with the situation in the manner how they are prepared. In some cases it may be preferable to go alone. If you are a guide, you are EXPECTED to sacrifice everything for your clients. As a boater, you are alsoexpected to go to the aid of other boaters. That IS the code of the sea. When we make the decisions, lets be aware of the decisions and that we are making them. I'll see ya'll on the water, solo and otherwise. Paco degamo_at_mindspring.nospam.com *************************************************************************** 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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