Doug Lloyd wrote: > You said; "One question, are ANY of you THIS prepared for a trip half as > challenging?" > > Probably not, Jim. But then, you are assuming again. And, as I've been > trying to say, Mother Nature is only going to recognize about half your > training and preparation. Up here in the colder north, she only > recognizes about a quarter. I'll send the list my recent Hypothermia > Part Two article, that may help you understand some of my concerns. I think you are referring to the one just published in the Chesapeake Paddlers Assoc. newsletter. It is excellent, thoughtful piece. I hope you do post it here as it is timely since a good portion of the North American audience enters cold water paddling conditions. ralph diaz -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Diaz . . . Folding Kayaker newsletter PO Box 0754, New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212-724-5069; E-mail: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com "Where's your sea kayak?"----"It's in the bag." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Nov 09 2000 - 23:32:47 PST
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