Re: [Paddlewise] Kayaker Nearly Dies

From: Strosaker <strosaker_at_cox.net>
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 11:08:10 -0800
> Duane Strosaker wrote:
>....because the mistakes this guy made don't apply to me and the friends I
> paddle with.
>
>John Fereira wrote:
> That's got to be the dumbest thing I think I've ever seen you write.
>

John and All,

I figured my statement would be viewed with some controversy. But I still
stand by it. Not to say that I'd never make the some of the same mistakes as
the victim being discussed, but with my experience, skills, and equipment,
it is highly unlikely. For the same reason, I am completely bored reading
about most sea kayaking disasters, which so often are about people who know
almost nothing about the sport. That's why I read three chapters of Deep
Trouble and gave the book away. The same ocean is a completely different
playing field for each individual. When I hear of disasters involving a
skilled paddler, I feel there is a chance for me to learn something, so I
study it. I don't have anything to learn from this current victim being
discussed.

Duane
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