Re: [Paddlewise] Sea Kayaker attrition rate

From: Robert C. Cline <rccline_at_swbell.net>
Date: Sun, 04 Jun 2000 08:35:14 -0500
Nigel Dennis' mantra:  "It's always worse than it looks."

Robert




> From: Hal Christiansen <hal_at_mbox305.swipnet.se>
> Reply-To: "hal_at_mbox305.swipnet.se" <hal_at_mbox305.swipnet.se>
> Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2000 11:36:31 +0200
> To: 'Jerry Hawkins' <jhawkins_at_cisco.com>, PaddleWise
> <PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
> Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Sea Kayaker attrition rate
> 
> Unfortunately, each person has to discover for himself what his own limits
> are.  One's skills are improved by testing them in difficult conditions.
> Headstrong people will continue to overestimate their own abilities and
> underestimate the hazard presented by the sea.
> 
> jerry.

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