In a message dated 12/1/00 3:01:07 PM, NEWTOT_at_mail.modot.state.mo.us writes: << This brings up a factor that has not been mentioned assembling group paddles - The Boats! What about the people who show up with a 12 foot hybrid on a large lake or ocean??? >> There should not be any problem with the length of the boat as long as the paddler can make it perform at the stated skill level of the trip. Some people have a real issue with boat length. I find that it's more challenging to deal with a novice in an "real seakayak" than it is to accommodate strong intermediate in a 12-14' boat. Jed *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Dec 01 2000 - 11:09:36 PST
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