i have finally gotten my website up. still under development, particularly looking to expand links. my article on cold water shock is at: http://www.capital.net/com/nckayak/nck_safety_p4.htm any suggestions, comments welcome george ruta northcountry kayak 518-677-3040 >>>>However, I am doubtful that any of the remarks recently posted about techniques to increase endurance of cold water would apply in the case of cold water shock - which is an involuntary (and cannot be controlled) response to the water as the result of sudden immersion. In that case, it is not cold as in hypothermia, but cold shock which occurs immediately and can cause death. Articles in Atlantic Kayaker and Sea Kayker address this as does a workshop offered this month by The Atlantic Kayak Tours. AKT's Cold Water Workshop addresses a number of cold weather issues in a very helpful way for those who want to venture out in those conditions. They talk not only about gear, but what to do when a paddling buddy may have hypothermia etc. Having taken it last year, I highly recommend it. Donez Xiques<<<< *************************************************************************** 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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