Tony Ford wrote: >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. > What's is further sad is the blind trust that uninformed and untrained "leaders" put in *themselves* that cause them to think they can lead a novice group in such conditions or where there is the risk of such conditions. Sometimes, lack of critical thinking seems rampant out there. > 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 > I hope they take your advice. Please keep us posted on the outcome. Jackie *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Feb 22 2011 - 12:37:03 PST
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