[Paddlewise] Bush League

shirley said:
>snip< >>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!<<

I've noticed an increasing "coalition of the willing" to venture off into
cold water without drysuit or wetsuit. They believe their years of
experience and skill procurement negates the need for thermal protection.
This was expressed best by Derek Hutchinson recently in a periodical.

Those who do dress for immersion consider this growth in the "axis of evil"
as a detriment to our sport.

I, having somewhat good skills generally, have experienced cold water
immersion post-capsize. I _know_ I need immersion protection. The colder the
water, the more I want.

Unfortunately, those who have not experienced the difficulties associated
with cold water immersion just don't understand. Those that haven't, but
wear immersion apparel anyway, might be inclined to agree with President
Bush, when he said,"I have learned from mistakes I may or may not have
made." See, some Canadians think Bush does say some good things from time to
time.

Doug Lloyd
Victoria BC

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