In a message dated 12/28/00 1:45:49 PM, WaterCrosser_at_aol.com writes: << The article said "Monday, who often sailed with the two men, said Gould and his brother had only started kayaking over the past year." I don't know of many "experienced" kayakers that have developed the necessary skills (such as rolling) and knowledge in that short of time. Although these guys were "geared out"; none were good enough to save their lives. Only the gray matter between ones ears can save lives. >> My thought was that the concerns we have in our small boats just isn't nearly as much of an issue with sailors. It just doesn't occur to them to dress for the water rather than the air. 50º water, a few yards off shore, in shallow water, right where their childhood trip ended with them in the water then, too. I guess we need to add a question to our thinking when we choose to go without maximum protection, can we walk back in? Are we counting on the shallow water to keep us alive? Will the mud keep us from standing up to walk in? Joan Spinner *************************************************************************** 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 Dec 28 2000 - 11:56:45 PST
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