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

From: <Outfit3029_at_aol.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 06:56:41 EDT
In a message dated 8/18/00 2:16:29 AM !!!First Boot!!!, snark_at_tulgey.org 
writes:

<<  Reach, Throw, Row, Tow, Go >>

 These things keep getting more complicated. The original axiom was "reach, 
throw and go".
  REACH for the person in need of help (I believe the original post suggested 
reaching with the kayak).
  If you cannot reach the "pinoh," THROW some flotation (preferably tethered) 
or a line to them.
  When REACH and THROW won't work, GO for help.
  In the original scenario, with people nearby and in a marina situation, 
since everyone here is a good Paddlewiser (read wearing proper immersion gear 
and PFD), REACH for them with your boat or watch them drown. It's a simple 
choice.
  The original scenario did not take place on the open sea or amidst iceflows 
or crocodiles.
 
 Bruce McC
  WEO
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