[Paddlewise] Fwd: PFD Debate (was other things)

From: <MCLAURY_at_aol.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 11:16:48 EDT
Oops, sent this reply to Dan instead of the list .....

In a message dated 09/10/2000 2:34:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
dmccarty_at_us.ibm.com writes:

" Lake Lice operators"

ROFL.  Love it Dan.

Re: the great PFD debate.

My rules:  when paddling alone ALWAYS wear my PFD, always !!!!  No exceptions.

When paddling with a group, wear my PFD 99% of the time.

When paddling with a group, early Sunday morning, on a lake, where the water 
is smooth as glass and we are paddling within 100 feet of shore on a 
beautiful day, tuck PFD behind seat - very accessible.

When paddling with a group in open water (sound, bay, creeks, etc.)(ie 
non-lake) always wear PFD, always. 

As Dan knows, the place I most frequently paddle (Jordan Lake in central NC) 
is a very large lake with, unfortunately, lots of jet skiers.  Luckily, there 
are large parts of the lake where you can get away from them and have a nice 
quiet paddle.  But anytime there are jet skiers around I figure I need my 
PFD.  'Nuf said on that subject.

Susan

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