RE: [Paddlewise] swim support roles and tips

Hi Bill,

  That doesn't sound to "preachy" to me.  Good solid advice.

  Another thing that might be good is for paddlers to at least experience
what it's like to paddle with someone hanging onto their boat or lying on
the rear deck.  That way you'll know what works and doesn't work for you.
  Most _competitive_ swimmers won't panic in the water - even with a
debilitating cramp.  If you can make eye contact and converse with a swimmer
having a bad time you're probably safe putting your boat within their reach.

Dave Seng
Juneau, Alaska


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