Duane, Absolutely... The issue for individuals is to realistically assess their ability to SURVIVE... If this means a bomb proof roll, and this means not just in the swimming pool, fine. Congratulations. This is the standard required in my club for anyone other than beginners.. How many actually achieve this nirvana is questionable. Especially in conditions which would put them over..and over.. and over.. If this means a paddlefloat, or other assisted means, ... if the rescue method is reliable, achievable in realistically rough conditions, fine. If this means an unassisted rescue method, a la cowboy, [ this obviously is restricted to certain types of boats ].. fine.. After all, the intention is to get back in the boat, with the boat also in a survivable condition. Obviously, in colder water, getting back in the boat has an urgency which is not so important in sub tropical and tropical climates.. But as you say, whatever method has to be realistically and regularly practiced...and how many folk do that.. including with loaded boats, if they are expeditioning types?... Peter Rattenbury Wollongong, Australia. *************************************************************************** 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 Sun Jul 13 2003 - 22:50:20 PDT
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