Re: [Paddlewise] weather wimp, or just cautious?

From: Bob Volin <bobvolin_at_bestweb.net>
Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2000 20:13:40 -0500
kcd wrote:
> well, i DO want to kayak, but i don't want to go swimming,
> and i have found that if i "can't" capsize, i am afraid of capsizing,
> leaning, edging, etc.,  brace ineffectively,and i paddle badly.  i have to
> be able to safely, confidently capsize  and rescue or self-rescue to be
> free to paddle well.  that just seems to be axiomatic to my learning
curve.

...I believe this is a universal reaction -- I certainly 'fess up to it!
Accordingly, I believe it's important that people learn to generally develop
lower body flexibility, and to edge & brace, early in the game.

    Bob V

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