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Re: Quadra Observations II
Posted By: Shawn Baker In Response To: Quadra Observations II (Byron Lawrence)
Date: Monday, 4 October 1999, at 3:06 p.m.
> Thanks for the interesting and informative commentary from all who
> responded. A couple of additional points of clarification:Probably a bit more interesting than informative at times!
> (1) Prior to the trip, I did post a question (here) asking if anyone had
> ever heard of or had experiences with the outfitter. Perhaps that fact
> that no one responded should have been a sign.Or just that nobody had paddled with them--at that point you really did have no way of knowing.
> (2) I did ask about approx. daily paddling length prior to the trip. Their
> reply was that they averaged about five nautical miles per day. (I fully
> realize that weather, etc. can create some changes in
> schedules/distances.)Yeah, but 10 miles on the FIRST day would probably be a result of poor planning rather than weather.
> (3) The outfitter confirmed that their guides had safety training and
> appropriate safety equipment.But incomplete safety equipment for guests.
> (4) Prior to posting here, I sent a much more detailed listing of my
> "issues/observations" directly to the owner/guide for Coastal
> Spirits.Any response?
BTW From my responses to your prior post, I hope you don't think I feel you're in the wrong--I'm averse to lawsuits, but you were treated poorly.
> (5) Next time around, I will be much more assertive regarding safety
> issues, etc. before leaving the beach. There were a couple of times when I
> could/should have spoken up, but didn't want to be viewed as a
> "whiner." In retrospect, uninjured whiner is preferable to
> injured macho-man. :-)Agreed!
Shawn
> (6) I truly appreciate all those who have responded and their
> constructive/thoughtful comments...we've all learned...that's what makes
> this a wonderful resource to all who choose to participate.
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