Re: [Paddlewise] Whale capsizes canoe in Mass.

From: Steve Cramer <cramersec_at_charter.net>
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:28:04 -0400
On 4/22/2010 1:24 PM, Jim Tynan wrote:
> No drysuit -- water in the mid 40s! Too bad ...

I wouldn't expect someone who paddles an Old Towne Camper with busted 
cane seats to own a drysuit. I didn't see any reference to a PFD. 
According to the article, the rescue boat was there in 10 minutes. 10 
minutes in 40+ degree water is distinctly unpleasant, but wouldn't be 
fatal for most people. http://www.ussartf.org/cold_water_survival.htm

Steve
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Steve Cramer
Athens, GA
http://www.savvypaddler.com
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