[Paddlewise] Fw: sponsons/inuit/rolling

----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Stamer" <gstamer_at_hotmail.com>
To: <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2002 8:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] sponsons/inuit/rolling


> SNIP
> >Most Greenlanders historically did not roll for serious survival.
> SNIP
> >Is this true??
>
> John,
>
> There was tremendous variation of kayaks and skills across the arctic.
SNIP
> To this day, Greenlanders adopt a "stay in the kayak or die" approach to
> safety, and generally do not practice rescues that involve a wet exit.
 (see http://www.qajaqusa.org/QK/rolls/rolls.html).SNIP
>

>
> Greg Stamer
> http://www.qajaqusa.org
>
> >>Hi Greg!
I thought it was interesting that when I heard Chris Duff speak, especially
about the incredible scary conditions in N.Z., that he too holds the firm
philosophy of never exiting his boat.  Perhaps we will be lucky at
Sweetwater, and he will do his awesome slide show.  Hope to see you there!

Jolie
San Juan Island
>
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