[Paddlewise] Maligiaq's PFD

Hello all,

Maligiaq wore a pfd in the Traversee race across the St Lawrence as well as a
tracking device so he could be located if necessary. Both were race required.

Another interesting point about the Greenlanders is they usually wear a tuilik in
their home waters and today these shirt-like outfits are made of neoprene. This
allows a kayaker to roll in the cold waters, stay dry and also relatively warm. In
addition, because they're made of neoprene, the act as a pfd should the need arise
(at least for the 15 minutes or so before you die...).

Michael

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