Re: [Paddlewise] PFDs and risk

From: Dave Kruger <kdruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:29:50 -0800
pamvetdr_at_aol.com wrote:
> When I first started kayaking off Point Defiance Park (alone), I  would
> frequently get asked", Isn't that dangerous?" I would always reply,
> "Yes- and I drove on I-5 to  get here, too!" I never had anyone fail to
> get the point. If they pushed it, I explained about the drysuit and
> safety equipment and sometimes  even went over the current tide and
> current situation. By that time I was ready  to launch, anyway!

The real clue that they believe you are at risk is if they ask, "Can I have 
your stuff if you die?"

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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