Re: [Paddlewise] Shark attacks on kayakers

From: <Pamvetdr_at_aol.com>
Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 00:51:49 EDT
In a message dated 4/29/2008 9:51:28 PM Pacific Daylight Time, crainb_at_pdx.edu 
writes:

Man, if I've gotta choose amongst flying eagle ray attack, bopped by
breaching whale, nip and tuck via great white shark, or bonk on head by
low-flying seaplane, I may just park my kayak and take up basket weaving.
Does health insurance cover these kinds of adventures? Would a good
helmet help?

Brad

No, insurance only covers the damage, not the adventures. No, a helmet 
wouldn't help (although the body may be more recognizable).
     However, consider that you are still in much more danger driving to and 
from your launch and landing sites than you are on the water, and make 
decisions appropriately!
    Happy kayaking!
                    Pam in Washington State



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