Re: [Paddlewise] Backers of kayak bill may be paddling upstream - Framingham,...

From: Dave Kruger <kdruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 22:11:07 -0700
Goffma_at_aol.com wrote:
> Does the wet-exit demonstration requirement apply to guided groups?   It 
> would be a real burden here in Maine if you had to have the entire group  wet-exit 
> into the frigid waters before you could guide them around the  lovely 
> scenery.   Nobody wants to start the day out cold and  wet.  [big snip]

I agree it is not customer friendly to start them out wet.  OTOH, they 
should understand and appreciate the nature of the boat/system they are 
about to use for transport.

Could be that some attention to a change of clothes, and some ample 
towelage would allow them to sample a wet exit or two, dry off and change 
into dry togs, and then go touring.  Probably make them a bit more cautious 
about capsizing, no?

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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