RE: [Paddlewise] How would you deal with the following situation

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> Keep the overturned kayak between you and them, while talking calmly to
> assure them that help is on the way and that hanging on will keep them
> afloat.

Ralph

I would also ask the instructor what he/she would recommend if you 
discover the panicky, non-swimmers do not speak your language?  There
is a very good chance of this in many coastal waters.  

Jackie
>>

I believe the instinct for survival would pretty much take over if a
floatation device were thrown their way.

- Lou
San Diego, CA
000817/1229

-----Original Message-----
From: Jackie Fenton [mailto:jackie_at_intelenet.net]
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2000 11:36 AM
To: paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] How would you deal with the following
situation


> From: ralph diaz <rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com>

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