Re: [Paddlewise] Whistle Signals in Paddling Groups?

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 13:53:39 -0500
On 11 Dec 2003 at 6:47, Joyce Family wrote:

> Has anyone ever used a simple system of coded whistle signals in large
> paddling groups?

I learned in WW that whistle codes don't work well.  There's no 
guarantee that all are heard and that makes the decoding of signals 
problematic.  You might not hear one or you might hear an echo as 
well.

I prefer whistle silence.  If _any_ whistle is heard, assume it's a 
problem.

Mike
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