RE: [Paddlewise] Part-Day Tour Inspired Comments/Questions... (LONG)

Hi Kevin and All,

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net
> [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net]On Behalf Of Kevin Whilden
> Sent: Monday, July 31, 2000 6:42 PM
<BIG SNIP>


> Still, the arguments put forth by Rob and others why actual wet-exit
> practice is not necessary are good. I think it comes down to the group's
> time constraints and the outfitter's preference. Since my outfitter
> stresses safety above all else, wet-exit practice is something we always
> do. But the Kayak Academy is not really in the business of guiding trips;
> our business is teaching kayaking in a formal class setting. I
> mainly teach
> whitewater, which is my favorite kind of kayaking to teach.


And there's the difference class vs. tour.  I just finished my advanced
class and those folks practiced rescue after rescue in all kinds of
different conditions.

I do agree that a tour would be _marginally_ safer with all practicing exits
before the trip.  And a little safer still if rescues were practiced.  We
could make the tour even safer if the group all stayed at home and I emailed
them pics of pretty paddling locations. <GRIN>

How safe is safe enough?  That's the question we all need to answer for
ourselves.

Cheers,

--
Rob Cookson
"I like a little rebellion now and then. It is like a storm in the
Atmosphere." Thomas Jefferson in a letter to Abigail Adams, February 22,
1787.



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