It's been a bad summer so far...second kayaking fatality in 3 weeks. http://bangordailynews.com/2011/07/10/news/hancock/man-dies-after-kayak-overt urns-in-eastern-bay/ Mark G. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Looks like more and more SOT's are finally showing up in the news along with associated drowning/hypothermia factors - seems even the news agencies are starting to differentiate between types of vessels and sub-vessels. Too bad the sea and lakes don't differentiate - boaters need to be prepared... Doug Subject: [Paddlewise] Mount Desert Island kayak fatality It's been a bad summer so far...second kayaking fatality in 3 weeks. http://bangordailynews.com/2011/07/10/news/hancock/man-dies-after-kayak-over t urns-in-eastern-bay/ *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
G'day, I've been learning how to teach people to paddle and brushing up on theory. Thought I'd check my knowledge of kayak paddle, hand and acoustic signals. My very limited search discovered three or four possible standards for kayakers with the most commonly used being anarchy. For example a vertical paddle can variously mean: 'All clear', 'Follow the agreed route' or in our club 'Come to me'; while a distress call can be three whistles (North America), six whistles (UK), and with COLREGS a whistled SOS or a continuous whistle. The closest I've got to finding standards are the International River Signals, National Standard Signals and COLREGS if you are at sea. Wondered what signals were most widely used and accepted around the world? Particularly for distress signals. All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
G'day, I've noticed that the coating on my carbon fibre paddle degrades with scratches and discoloration over a few years and commercial recoating hasn't been all that satisfactory. I don't seem to get the same effect with fibreglass paddles. I'm going to try recoating the blades myself and on sanding back I've noticed that underneath the discoloured material there is a 'core of carbon fibre / resin that seems much tougher. I'd be glad of any explanations and recommendations for more robust coating materials as the paddle in question is in all other respects perfect! PS I'm in the middle of adjusting filters on my computer as Paddlewise has gone missing so if you can include both addresses on any replies that would be much appreciated. All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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