[Paddlewise] Great Kayak Rescue Story

Duane said:

Paddlewisers,

I know there are a lot of you out there who love to read about paddles
gone
wrong...<snip>

I once had a paddle like that. Raised it from a wee baby, gave it my
best parental efforts; never paddled it for being bad, and even took it
to church. But alas, it got in with the wrong crowd. It's epidemic these
days: paddles that have gone wrong. I should have used tough love.  :-)


You also said:

The Northern Four Channel Islands crossings trip that Jim Gabriel and I
completed is also in the newsletter, but never mind it, because it has
already been scrutinized for egoism, bad seamanship, and recklessness on
this
list.  It's funny how it's OK screw up, but if you achieve something,
people
want to tear you down.

Now Duane, really, we didn't tear you down because you achieved
something. We tore you down because we like to tear you down. Get it
right man!    ;-)  :-)

Seriously, if you are referring to the criticism over the foggy
crossing, you (et al) might be interested to know that statistically,
clear weather is more likely to produce collisions -- and not just
because more people are on the water. Apparently, mariners are much more
lackadaisical during clear, nice weather, and are less prone to be on
the lookout, etc. Just some trivia from BC's marine scene.

Doug Lloyd (who's mother told him not to keep picking scabs; good
advice?)

PS Separate subject. Should I be using this for my smiles-    ::-)
?     I wear glasses, so I'm a "four eyes".

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