That swimming thing of John's is a great joke. It works like this: http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/breaking_news/16 956010.htm In this story a 34-yr old fellow was paddling with a friend in the Kansas River. Workmen on shore saw the kayak go over and saw one of the men swim to shore, while the other victim disappeared back on March 6. Some fishermen spotted the body on Wednessday, March 21. The victim, who was not wearing a pfd, was the father of five children.... But he died the way he wanted to, RIGHT! His right to choose, he was experienced..paddled a few times last summer..went swimming..what's to fear? Ask him why no pfd? The answer is usually.."I don't plan to tip over!" There's your problem then! He had no idea what the issues were! Chuck Sutherland *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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