Craig MacKinnon said: You acknowledge the risk of what you're doing, you abhor what you're doing at times, yet you're still drawn to it; are you willing to share with us why you think you are drawn to storm paddling? if not, I understand. I don't mean to turn this into a group therapy session, but I'm honestly interested in what motivates you and others like you to chase storms, and whether or not you truly believe the associated risks justify the perceived benefits. I'm surprised the author of Target Risk didn't use you as a case study, or did he? ----------- Actually, a friend did use me as a case study (anonymously), as part of an article he did for SK Mag (didn't get published). He gave the theory, but didn't illustrate the personal reasons why certain types take certain risks that are true risks -- as opposed to perceived risks. Guides are very good at making clients think that they are perceiving risks as dangerous (but not too dangerous) that in reality, are not dangerous at all. I on the other hand, often don't realize just how dangerous the situation really is (or could quickly become). That's one reason my gear choices are so important to me. A dry suit is an awesome piece of technology, but I'd likely rip it on barnacle covered rocks, so opt for the wet suit. But as far as the motivation, I don't think I can give an answer that would be relevant to PW readers. I think folks got tired with that stuff awhile ago, anyway. I do have a log entry that expresses some of my thoughts and reflections concerning a more dangerous incident off Solander Island. It is in my pencil written log book. I'll copy it to Word this week (in between renos and a huge custom built in I'm doing for a friend -- so many jobs, so little time; so many oceans, so little time) and post it -- just don't flame me when it comes down the pike. 'Till then, be safe. Doug *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Doug: I look forward to the Solander Island report. I enjoy reading your posts, which I find full of humor, adventure and certainly never dull or should I say "narcotizing"--I seem to add a new word to my lexicon with each of your posts. I sincerely hope you keep contributing; Your posts add a unique and positive perspective to paddlewise, particularly your honest and open disclosures of both your successes and just as importantly your failures; they offer an instructional element of what to do combined with an occasional what not to do, even for those of use not chasing storms. Thanks and safe paddling, Craig *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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