In a message dated 4/27/2001 6:43:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ashton_at_tundra.org writes: > > I've taken a good bit of fire in some local groups for suggesting that > there is a certain responsibility inherent in organizing a trip. And I > imagine I'll take some more here ..... I'd be very surprised if you do, Ashton. This is PaddleWise! My points, if there were any, were to do with having a group of paddlers like those in ANorAK (Association of North Atlantic Kayakers) who generally were seasoned and solid, experienced paddlefolk. That's as opposed to how "organized" trips need to be run, as you pointed out. No argument here --- you're absolutely right: "trips" need leaders, and leaders have accountability and responsibility. Thing is, most of the people who went on ANorAK outings were already trip leaders, and there was a casual assumption that folks would take care of themselves and each other. But your points are well taken, and I doubt you're going to see flickers from this gaggle, let alone flames. Jack Martin *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Apr 27 2001 - 19:00:42 PDT
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