Re: [Paddlewise] Fw: signing a disclaimer

From: Patrick Maun <patrick_at_patrickmaun.com>
Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 23:51:58 +0100
>From: "Jolie Smilowicz" <jolie_at_rockisland.com>
>
>> Whatever happened to personal responsibility?
>

Here in Holland people aren't as litigous. Most outdoor organizations 
require members to purchase sport specific insurance plans. For example,
I belong to the national climbing organization and they required 
me to get climbing insurance. It was actually quite cheap. There 
has also been discussion about making rescue insurance madatory in 
some high risk climbing areas around the world. 

An interesting tidbit. Most people in Holland carry personal liability 
insurance. If I spill wine on your shirt in a bar, my insurance covers 
the cleaning bill. 

-Patrick









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