Re: [Paddlewise] guaging and improving judgment (was BCU levels ; New certification concept,etc.)

From: John Winters <735769_at_ican.net>
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1998 14:36:35 -0400
Ralph wrote;

(SNIP)


>Again, my question: do any of the certification programs have something
>like that in their course and practice materials?  You could learn a lot
>about an individual and their thinking with something like it.  And
>anyone taking such a course would at least be exposed to the
>complexities of dealing with real life paddling situations.  Stopping to
>think a bit helps lead to good judgment.

First aid programs use simulated disasters etc. for training purposes.
Sounds like a good idea to me.  Cannot remember such a thing in a paddling
course but my memory isn't what it used to be.

Cheers,
John Winters
Redwing Designs
Specialists in Human Powered Watercraft
http://home.ican.net/~735769/


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