Re: [Paddlewise] Not to wear a PFD is a Deadly Choice

From: <Tomckayak_at_aol.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 11:09:33 EDT
In a message dated 10/7/98 1:26:29 AM EST, pjwylie_at_planet.eon.net writes:

<<  I hate to read about anyone drowning but especially
 drowning from stupidity. Anyone have any commentary to offer about
 rental companies? >>


Did he have enough information to judge his skill level against conditions?
Its not his stupidity but his ignorance that put him in the water. If you want
to be mean spirited you can call it arrogance.
The guy pushed the envelope "looking for adventure." We all do that. I have
been in a similar situation having to swim in though winter surf on the
Washington coast, its not fun. I did have a PFD on.
 How about a moment of silence for a follow human bearing who died
kayaking.......
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