Kevin wrote, "I kind of agree with Jack on this, although my position is a bit more moderate." I thought I was pretty moderate, Kevin, but --- it's an interesting discussion. I don't think I was advocating actual wet exits --- although I'm not against that idea, either --- but at least some explanation of what one should do in the event of a capsize does seem totally appropriate. That was the point I was trying to make --- nothing more. It did not appear that even that was done. We had spotty info --- I'll gladly stand corrected if the guide did provide at least a verbal explanation. Otherwise, I still think he was wrong. Jack *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Hi Jack and All, > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net > [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net]On Behalf Of JCMARTIN43_at_aol.com > Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2000 4:05 PM > > > Kevin wrote, "I kind of agree with Jack on this, although my > position is a bit more moderate." > > I thought I was pretty moderate, Kevin, but --- it's an > interesting discussion. I don't think I was advocating actual > wet exits --- It was unclear to me but I got the impression that you were advocating actual rescue practice before any tour which in my opinion is not needed. I think I stated that I was unclear on your exact position here. although I'm not against that idea, either --- but > at least some explanation of what one should do in the event of a > capsize does seem totally appropriate. I agree with you 100% that a discussion of exiting and rescue is needed at the beginning of any tour. That was the point I was > trying to make --- nothing more. It did not appear that even > that was done. I hope that it was done. It's important. If it was omitted someone needs to get some better guides. We had spotty info --- I'll gladly stand > corrected if the guide did provide at least a verbal explanation. > Otherwise, I still think he was wrong. > It is an interesting discussion though as you have said. I'm curious as to the actual number of fatalities or rescues requiring outside assistance that have occurred on guided trips. Anyone have any real numbers? 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. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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