Re: [Paddlewise] SV: SV: T-Rescue not T-brace

Just because there are certain best practices which everyone should
consider when going out in a small boat, it is not automatically
irresponsible if someone chooses to skip something. A rational evaluation
of the risks involved can result in the decision that a certain safety
factor really doesn't change the risk substantially in a certain
situation. 
Whether it is a PFD or deck lines or carrying a VHF, signal flares, or
whatever there are perfectly rational and responsible reasons why you
might choose not to follow what would be considered the "safest" way to
proceed. What is important is that you know what you are doing and why
you are doing it.
 
Nick Schade


I really overplayed my hand, as usual.  

I only meant that it is wise, prudent and important to allow for the
risks as best we can.  And, to me, deck lines are in the category of
"likely to be useful a lot of times when not really necessary, and
fantastic to have when necessary".  And it is important for leaders,
instructors and vocal folks to stay with the tradition that safety is
emphasized above almost everything.

So I was attempting to say that it is incumbent upon paddlers to
everything prudent to be safe and upon us to remind others, and be
reminded ourselves,that it is so.

Others are saying it better.  My skin on frame boat has no deck lines,
nor does one of my doubles.  And I have done, and continue to do, lots of
things that may kill me.  I didn't mean to be Caesar's wife, just a voice
of "reason."  If a poor voice at that.

Jim Tibensky
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