In a message dated 1/29/99 12:21:28 PM EST, timothy.g.mattson_at_intel.com writes: << P.S. I've never met John Dowd so I need to emphasize that I am not calling him arrogant. I find the tone of his books a bit arrogant, but that could very well just be his writting style, not his personnel style. >> Try reading Derek Hutchinsons books. Both have found a technique that works the best for them and write it up with enthusiasm. Get six experts together and you will have six different ways of doing everything. ----------------------------message end----------------------------------------- Going Your Own Way Whenever I hear Frank Sinatra sing "I did it my way", I wish more paddlers could sing along too. Unfortunately, the current state of affairs in the sea kayak-touring world finds many singing "Do it my way". Pick up any magazine that deals with paddling activities, check out any club newsletter from around the world (off the Web) and sure enough, someone or some expert is telling everyone just the exact way they should paddle! The detail being discussed could be any one of a thousand items we make decisions about as paddlers. New paddlers would do well to consider making a serious effort from the beginning, not to let other paddlers push them around (tows are okay!!). When Derek Hutchinson tells you, you *must* feather your paddle, *just say no* (or just ignore him). Develop your own style, find out what gear, boat and techniques work best for you. Do drawn from organized instruction and good counsel - that which is universally advisable to follow, and do always make sure all the basics are covered. But do, in the end, do it your own way - and don't tell others the way they should do it. IMHO Doug Lloyd Victoria BC *************************************************************************** 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 Sun Jan 31 1999 - 01:44:39 PST
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