[Paddlewise] Rob's Article

Paddlewisers,

I just finished Rob's safety article in SK. I really thought it was a good read--probably the best safety article I've read. It interested me and I felt I could learn from it, because it was about things happening to experienced sea kayakers. I felt the same way about Doug Lloyd's two personal safety articles from years past. Although it is important to also have safety articles about things happening to inexperienced kayakers, I can't relate to them and find them less interesting.

In regards to the incident with Rob's group, I think a good general rule is that once someone has capsized twice, they are pretty much done, and a rafted tow should be started.

It must be nice being Rob and having so many skilled sea kayakers to paddle with, including his wife.

My only gripe about the article was the dig on the Greenland paddle not having enough bite for towing a rescue. Granted, it was a statement about another paddler's thought and reason for adding another tow to the rescue. I just have to say, don't blame the paddle!

Duane
Southern California
www.rollordrown.com
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