Re: [Paddlewise] PFD Required??

From: Peter Treby <ptreby_at_ozemail.com.au>
Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 11:39:07 +1100
Rick:
I am in the middle of thinking about this because of a liability / insurance
discussion going on in my local club. I really think your club, and all
others, should require and get into a pattern of taking all reasonable
safety precautions, including PFD's on all club trips.
Think about this possibility. A paddler on a club trip, not wearing a PFD,
is injured and sues. You have a release form signed, but this does not stop
the claim. Your insurer pays, then refuses further insurance. Your club is
then refused further insurance by all other insurers. How will that affect
the club's future?
Regards, PT

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