[Paddlewise] rec boats/commercial

re the victoria accident:

we paddle rec boats (carolina and america), the hubby and i, and we use 
neoprene sprayskirts, and wetsuits when the temps require it.  his boat is 
bulkheaded, but i never go out w/o floatation.  ever.  i also bring swim 
fins in case i have to swim a distance.  tow rope goes w/o saying, other 
safety stuff of course too.  people should never be deceived into thinking 
a beamier boat means you won't capsize.  for one thing, the more water the 
thing holds, the more water you have to pump out.  easier to sink, 
even.  of course we practice rescues, tandem and solo.

on another topic--- and i'm sorry if this has been covered, but i've been 
away for abt a month because i angered the internet gods, who squirled with 
my DSL, has anyone in the US seen the kayaking commercial for nissan 
xterra?  the guy is out in fog and a mild swell and uses his keys to make 
the lights of the [gas-guzzling, let's make america MORE dependent on 
foreign oil, don't get me started ranting] SUV to find the shore.  i like 
the commercial actually.  anyone know what boat he's paddling?  cd solstice?

best to all.

kcd
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