Re: [Paddlewise] Trapped by the tide

"Robert C. Cline" wrote:
> 
> In response to Andrew's article, in a personal correspondence with George
> Gronseth, George remarked that if this person had taken his course, then he
> should have known not to venture forth without tide tables.  Having
> personally taken George's 5 day course, I can attest that George discusses
> tides and tidal currents in great detail.  Discussion is followed by
> practical application of these concepts.
> 
> George also noted that at least they had wet & dry suits.

And George also knows that not every student diligently applies and uses
correctly (in context) what they were "taught."  George does a hell of a job in
his courses, as two of my paddling buddies will forswear -- his drilling of the
"T" rescue saved them from an uncomfortable (and maybe life-threatening)
experience last summer.

George does good work.  Not everybody absorbs the learning fully.  And
sometimes every one of us forgets what "we should do."  I do, you (all) do. 
The two kayakers are probably better paddlers for their "experience."

> Andrew updates his report as follows:
> 
> ----------
> From: Skamokawa Center <skpaddle_at_pacifier.com>
> Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 09:26:21 -0800
> To: "Robert C. Cline" <rccline_at_swbell.net>
> Cc: dkruger_at_pacifier.com, rnelson_at_cport.com
> Subject: Re: Trapped by the tide
> 
> This is Andrew Emlen writing regarding "Trapped by the Tide."
> I have one correction (pitfalls of sending out a story in draft form). I
> checked the Oregon Graduate Institute's data from their monitor at Woody
> Island, which shows the Columbia's temperature to have been closer to 43? F
> during the time of the kayakers' ordeal, not 48? as I had reported. This
> will be useful for any trying to apply the sea conditions rating system to
> this event. -Andrew

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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