>I can't believe some of the responses to this thread. From people who train >themselves to handle a water emergency, who roll their boats upside down >for fun, who you would assume are at home in the water and prepared for it >by wearing a PFD and proper clothing. I would not hesitate... I fit those criteria, and I Would hesitate! I know that I am competent. I know also that I cannot assume competence in the victims... And I also know enough to take my level of competence into account as to how I make the decision. Yes, I'm good, but does that by itself compromise my objectivity regarding the situation? The word Before Reach, Throw, and Go is Survey! It is not just the scene but also the resources... including yourself. Joe P. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Aug 18 2000 - 07:27:23 PDT
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