----- Original Message ----- From: "shirley ireton" <ireton_at_comcast.net> > One side says nothin' doing without a drysuit at this time. Others, > equipped with what Steve suggests, are eager to get onto the water--at > least in fairly protected, >2 ft water. > > Assume advanced beginner skills:> > There must be some way of resolving the code red caution of the > drysuiters with the more optimistic neoprene-clad. We are scaring each > other, and it makes for uncomfortable group paddles. And that's the > LAST thing we want on the water! > > Guidance, probability factors, tales, and wisecracks would be > appreciated! > > Shirley Ireton I like Shirley's last remark a lot.Unfortunately 9 out of 10 paddlers in my club think accidental submersion isn't going to happen to them. And 9 out of 10 times it doesn't. But the 10th time gets interesting. People then pile into two camps. (1)Gosh we better be more careful or (2) Oh well it all turned out for the best. Close to giving up trying to be group safe....... Jim et al *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Mar 11 2003 - 11:34:12 PST
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