RE: [Paddlewise] Danish dragon boat, some answers

Hello
I used to be involved in investigating kayak accidents with the British Army and although not involved in such for 20 years now, am still interested in investigations and reports and findings.   One of the saddest things was the blind trust placed by novices in their instructors and leaders.    In this case, I know little enough of the background information but am hoping to learn more as time goes by.   I do hope the findings will be made public in the fulness of time.
I have contacted the rescue coordinating authorities in Denmark to make them aware that a paper on cold water immersion was published by the German Canoe Federation last December and that I would send this to them if they wished.   I also said that the canoeing authorities should be drawn into the enquiry at an early stage to ensure that the findings reflect the needs of paddlers and are not drawn up without such consultation.   I hope this is taken on board.
Kind regards
Tony

-----UrsprC<ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: skimmer <skimmer_at_enter.net>
Gesendet: 22-Feb-2011 03:57:11
An: "'Jens Viggo Moesmand'" <jensviggo_at_moesmand.dk>, paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net, "'Greg Welker'" <gdwelker_at_verizon.net>
Betreff: RE: [Paddlewise] Danish dragon boat, some answers

Hi Jens,

As I mentioned the other day, what an outstanding job by all involved in the
rescue of the paddlers, including the clear thinking and actions of the
paddlers themselves. Down the road, as more information becomes available, I
believe this case needs to be written in the greatest possible detail. It
has always been the case for me in writing accident reports, that the best
time but most utterly difficult time to collect information on any accident
is immediately after it happens. I have sometimes met with extremely hostile
reactions in some cases. It goes with the territory. I quit working with a
club because of the stunningly hateful responses from one or two of their
members. With time after cases are past, memories become fuzzy and questions
that should have been answered when folks had the information, slip into the
dark as unknowns.

I believe the level of skill and teamwork of the responders in this case
would not even today be found here in the US. They may be good here, but not
as good! When the case is fully documented, I believe it will be studied for
years to come.

Thanks again for your determined hard work.

Chuck Sutherland

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net
[mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net] On Behalf Of Jens Viggo Moesmand
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 12:25 PM
To: paddlewise
Subject: [Paddlewise] Danish dragon boat, some answers

Dear all,



acknowledgement is the engine that fuels the efforts. So I thank You all for
your response to this sad accident that worries me much.
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