At 02:35 PM 12/11/2003 -0500, wrf_at_cisunix.unh.edu wrote: >I agree. I once was paddling with a group for the first time. As we started >out I noticed an obstruction in my whistle and so I gently blew it >out. Altho >I did not make a loud noise one of the members of the group paddled over >and reamed me out for even that short blast. I do think he was a bit over >the top all things considered but I understand his point. Whistles are for >emergencies. Just read John Lull's book and he recommends only using whistles to get attention... then using paddle or hand signals for more specific communication. Groups tend to get too spread out and in touchy seas and weather, whistle volume and "number of times blown" is difficult to discern. I'd imagine that if your buddies are too far away to hear your voice, then developing a whistle code that's understood would be touch and go. Tom *************************************************************************** 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 Dec 11 2003 - 14:34:49 PST
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