----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Sanders" <sandmarks_at_attbi.com> > >The controversial Derek Hutchinson filmed a video called Beyond the Cockpit > > > Controversial? Mark, People who have met Derek, either love him or hate him. I fall into the first category and would take any class he was teaching that I could. That being said, some people don't like the fact that he is opinionated, stubborn, and has the classic dry British sense of humor. If you take one of his classes, you WILL use a feathered paddle, you WON'T chew gum, you WON'T wear gloves (but pogies are ok). And if you are paddling something other than a British heavy, you won't hear the end about how most North American builders make their boats too light to hold up to any rough water. Aside from that---there's no controversy. And I have learned a lot from him from just 2 classes. Can't wait until he returns so I can do it again. Steve Holtzman Southern, CA *************************************************************************** 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 Thu Mar 27 2003 - 17:04:25 PST
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