Re: [Paddlewise] Are you a member of the Kayaking community?

From: Alex Ferguson <a.ferguson_at_chem.canterbury.ac.nz>
Date: Tue, 07 May 2002 09:09:34 +1200
>If you paddle a kayak less than 17' long or more than 23" wide..
>   ... then you're not a part of the kayaking community.

That gets rid of at least one person who's circumnavigated the South Island 
of New Zealand - and that's a SERIOUS trip. BTW, don't define a kayak by 
its overall length or overall beam, that's completely misleading.

>If you have ever gone kayaking and brought along beer
>   ... then you're not a part of the kayaking community

OK we'll leave it at port and wine as the preferred drink? Or does it have 
to be spirits?

>If your paddle is not made of graphite
>   ... then you're not a part of the kayaking community

That gets rid of Paul Caffyn for the round Australia trip!!!! Anyway, whats 
wrong with wood for the rest of us?

>If you have ever taken off your PFD while paddling
>   ... then you're not a part of the kayaking community

Exit Paul again.

>If you don't know how to roll
>   ... then you're not a part of the kayaking community

Exit another serious paddler/circumnavigator.

>I hope I've made my point

Which one was that?

Alex
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