Re: [Paddlewise] Info about Desolation sound

From: Gerald Foodman <klagjf_at_worldnet.att.net>
Date: Fri, 28 May 1999 18:50:24 -0700
Kevin wrote:
>The ride downstream through the main
>current is like paddling in a big water class III river, and is really no
>big deal provided you have a GOOD roll. Swimming would still be very
>hazardous. >

Why would swimming be so hazardous?  Wouldn't you eventually wash out of the
rapid into flat water where you can self rescue?

>Sea kayaks are really the safest possible craft for exploring
>the worst places in tidal rapids. >Cheers,
>Kevin

Wouldn't an inner tube be safer?

Jerry

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