[Paddlewise] kayaking community

From: Bob Carter <revkayak_at_mtaonline.net>
Date: Wed, 8 May 2002 12:19:57 -0800
Sad coment:


Years ago William Nealy penned a cartoon about the loss of community between
paddlers.


The first picture labeled yesterday (I think) shows two paddles who were
driving from opposite directions on a 4 lane highway. Upon seeing each others
kayaks they slammed on their brakes jumped out of their cars and ran to each
other crying "brother!" 


The next picture show two paddlers passing each other on a two lane highway
without so much as a glance. This picture was labeled today or now or
something like that.


    Sunday afternoon I headed down to Seward to camp and paddle the next day.
I passed at least a dozen vechiles with seakayaks on top. I waved at each but
not a one waved back or even made eye contact.


    Sadly for some community is not a word associated with sea kayaking.





Bob





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