Re: [Paddlewise] Not the Best in Seamanship = Says Who?

At 11:39 PM 11/8/2000 -0500, Strosaker_at_aol.com wrote:
>Some people may say we were reckless and lucky we made the trip, but Jim and
>I know otherwise.  Sometimes the old timers hate to acknowledge new blood,
>especially ones with a good story.  I can understand how less skilled
>paddlers would think our trip was crazy.  A couple of years ago, I would have
>thought it was crazy too.  Sure we take some risks, but that is what any
>adventure is about.  Our lives have been enriched because of this trip, and
>we look forward to more.

I am certainly not qualified to pass judgement on Duane and Jim's paddling 
expertise and/or experience level.   Reading the many posts that come 
across PaddleWise gives one a idea of Duane's skill level, but more 
importantly a hint to the thorough study and sound judgements made in the 
planning and execution of his trips/crossings.  Jim, it's alright to lurk, 
but share your wealth of experience with us more often!  The less 
experienced on this list, particularly myself, look to others as a source 
of learning, but also a source of inspiration for what can be accomplished 
with highly honed skills and experience gained from time on the water.

An opinion about the Editor of Sea Kayak Mag. is easy.  Quite easy, 
actually,  for me to say that I believe that the editor of Sea Kayak 
Magazine should not use his position as being the "all knowing - all seeing 
authority" and make comments about articles submitted and/or rejected by 
him or the staff of the magazine without qualifying those comments.  If I 
remember correctly, there was an article by a fellow who did the Sea of 
Cortez that drew a round of criticism because it was his first trip and he 
did it solo.  Many seemed to feel that the magazine was encouraging others 
to take "crazy" risks.   So, if it was Duane's article that was rejected; 
was it over safety concerns, editorial bias or simply writing style?

The editor should share his comments with the person who submitted the 
article in the form of constructive criticism and not others.   Then people 
would not be left making assumptions about who he was talking about and 
why.  Maybe he is like a lot of other people in the Pacific Northwest who 
don't like Californians.  So,  could it be because of that bias on his part 
that caused the rejection?
See what I mean.

Fred








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