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Re: School Safety...
Posted By: Shawn B. In Response To: Re: SanJuan Safety... (M. Hamilton)
Date: Wednesday, 6 September 2000, at 2:58 p.m.
: My point is that unless our
: industry does a better job of preparing people to enjoy sea kayaking more
: will die, and the Coast Guard will regulate us!I totally agree. I wish there was an easy way to change people's attitudes before something like that happens.
: I would rank most kayak schools I've
: seen as pretty poor at really preparing people.It's not entirely the school's fault--I think most people want to get in a kayak and go see whales, seals, dolphins, etc. and don't realize how important skills development is. There are schools like George's that have a reputation for pushing the student right to the edge of their abilities in a safe setting. I think lots of schools cater to people's fear of going "too far" and subsequently don't push them far enough. I'd personally rather be drilled in class and then never see anything tougher in actual conditions.
People just don't realize how nasty the sea can become. They're far better off seeking instruction in a difficult setting so they can be competent if a difficult situation unexpectedly arises.
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