> Does anyone know the formula for leading club trips without > going to the scenario described in that looooooong post? > > - Julio Yes. It is a simple formula that combines the letters F, E, A, and R. Arrange for something very fearful or sobering to happen within the first 10 minutes or so of the trip. For example, have someone get caught against some piers or fall over in a tricky spot, say at the edge of a busy channel. Once, that person is cleared of the piers and the poor soul near the channel is plucked out, I assure you that the group will stay together like glue. :-) It's like some people wandering around in an abandoned old house at midnight. They may spread out at first in giddy fashion but with the first slam of a shutter, strange creaking sound or loud wail from the attic the group of wanderers will get together in a hurry. Of course, it might be done in another way. Maybe have several stories to tell the group before starting off. About poor Charlie who last year was on one of these trips and he left the group and da da da... As for the rest of the questions regarding demonstrated skill levels, cerification etc. I tend to lean on the advice of one guru. Make certain that they have good fitting PFDs and have them well-snugged up. This way if they have exaggerated their skills or the certification, you at least know they will float. In cold water, make certain that they are wearing clothing that will keep them functioning for awhile. After that just follow some good group dynamics stuff. ralph diaz -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Diaz . . . Folding Kayaker newsletter PO Box 0754, New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212-724-5069; E-mail: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com "Where's your sea kayak?"----"It's in the bag." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** 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 Mon Dec 07 1998 - 12:18:24 PST
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