For the first time ever, I flipped over unintentionally last week due to a swirly current, a gusty wind, and me daydreaming all at the same time. It took what seemed like a few seconds to figure out what had happened as I dangled under my kayak, but I relaxed and rolled up again safely. Fortunately I was wearing my drysuit and didn't feel any shock from the cold water and I was able to continue my paddle for a couple more hours. Being prepared with the right clothing and a reliable roll saved me from what could have been a very serious situation, and brought home the importance to me of staying alert! Tom York, ME *************************************************************************** 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 Tue Dec 26 2000 - 19:32:34 PST
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