Re: [Paddlewise] Sickness on the water

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_home.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 23:00:31 -0400
From: "Peter Osman" <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>

> I remember cutting myself on the hand quite badly and feeling very
> satisified that I had a first aid kit. Trouble is sticking plaster doesn't
> stay on in the water and the combination of saltwater and paddling kept the
> woumd open until I started to feel quite giddy. 

Peter, I don't know how easy it is to get 3M products down under, but they 
make some waterproof, breathable "band-aid" type plasters.  I've used them 
paddling and they really work well on relatively smooth flat skin.  I haven't used
them on an tricky area like between thumb and fingers.  

Mike


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