Re: [Paddlewise] RE: Michigan Paddler Lost on a Newfoundland Paddle trip

From: Craig Jungers <crjungers_at_gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 07:22:47 -0700
On Wed, Jul 7, 2010 at 11:59 PM, Doug Lloyd <douglloyd_at_shaw.ca> wrote:

> I think some of Craig's observations have merit. I did pick up on the age
> comment too.
>

Some????!!!!   :P

>
> I was more wanting to rant for a second or two about the current state of
> paddling safety as illustrated in the incident - my opinion.
>

I think your observations about the current state of paddling safety are
right on; everything gets wrapped up in arguments about "gear" versus
"skills". In my opinion it's both... plus the skill to know when the gear
will save your ass.

>
> I'm kind of preoccupied with weightier matters here on the home front with
> a
> sick spouse (so very, very up and down), so I didn't really think long and
> hard about the incident in question; thank you for some of your
> insightfulness.
>

Our thoughts are with you, Doug. Stay strong.


Craig Jungers
Moses Lake, WA
www.nwkayaking.net
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