Re: [Paddlewise] Victoria fatality and accidents in general

> I know that my suggestion would add a level of regulation that we do not 
> like very much, but such rules are in place and seem to work well for other 
> 
> craft. Why should paddle craft be exempt? 

   Every year, here in sunny Southern California, we have tourists who manage 
to seriously injure themselves, become paralyzed, or die as a result of 
swimming in the surf. I suppose what we need is for people to be licensed to 
swim in the ocean.

Scott
So.Cal.

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