Re: [Paddlewise] Danish dragon boat, some answers

This incident serves to remind many of us that, but for a small bit of
luck, we could have been in a similar situation, only help would not
have been nearby.

Bradford R. Crain

Quoting Nick Schade <nick_at_guillemot-kayaks.com>:

> On Feb 22, 2011, at 3:35 PM, Jackie Myers wrote:
>
>> 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.
>
>
> It should also remind us how we put a lot of faith in our own  
> abilities to keep us safe each time we go out. I don't think I am  
> alone in realizing that I have taken severe risks in my boating  
> career without realizing it. It is often only after taking one of  
> these risks that we have enough experience to know that it was a bad  
> idea to begin with.
>
> The difference between this tragedy and a worthy adventure is razor  
> thin. It is sad that one instructor sacrificed his life in this  
> experience and several of his charges may suffer after effects for  
> years, but none of us are in a position to cast the first stone.
> Nick
>
>
> Nick Schade
>
> Guillemot Kayaks
> 54 South Rd
> Groton, CT 06340
> USA
> Ph/Fx: (860) 659-8847
> http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/
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