[Paddlewise] Soft Water (was?)

From: Doug Lloyd <dlloyd_at_telus.net>
Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 23:23:45 -0800
Fernando said:
<snip>

<<<IŽll suggest you to try surfing "Doug's" stormy seas. There's no
holes in
the sea, waves can be huge, but sooner or later they collapse and die.
And
as long as you're not in a rock garden or a coral reef, thereŽs no risk
of
hitting a rock. IŽve been surfing 10 mts waves without fear, and I love
and
have fun being rocked, shacked, and pushed up and down.>>>

I'll try and get to my post about the two kayakers who got into trouble
last week off the BC coast. The fellow with the most experience phoned
me tonight, but i was on the internet and missed his call. Basically,
they were out looking for some fun, and got waaaaay more than they
bargained for. You gotta know your area and limits. And as the details
will provide, shoulder dislocation and attendant difficulties ensuing
are a real enough hazard. The ocean may be soft, but the lessons can be
hard.

PS Glad Jack is still with us. Thanks for the original post. Not
everyone wants to share their close-calls. I value your openness and
integrity.

Behave, Fernando!

BC'in Ya
Doug Lloyd


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