Re: [Paddlewise] Radar, Kayaks and Visibility Study

From: Nick Schade <nick_at_guillemot-kayaks.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:00:26 -0400
On Jun 15, 2009, at 9:29 PM, Craig Jungers wrote:

> I think that the thrust of the article and study was, "don't rely on  
> someone
> on a boat seeing you in your kayak on radar."

I would go further:

  Don't rely on someone on a boat seeing you - period.

Paddle with the assumption that you are invisible at all times. This  
can even apply when you have hard evidence that the incoming boat sees  
you and is taking evasive maneuvers.

nick



Nick Schade

Guillemot Kayaks
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Groton, CT 06340
USA
Ph/Fx: (860) 659-8847
http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/
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