tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528259993700645789.post3544659995787198331..comments2021-03-23T22:29:35.993-05:00Comments on Paddler's Book Club: Chapter 4: Of Risk, Knowledge, Choice... and Special VulnerabilityRick Isaacsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01439028604981334660noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528259993700645789.post-83062808619612414772010-04-21T10:32:08.634-05:002010-04-21T10:32:08.634-05:00I'm sorry. I guess I misunderstood your origi...I'm sorry. I guess I misunderstood your original comment. My bad. :)SherriKayakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048322741221981598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528259993700645789.post-50958356541648893362010-04-18T22:40:03.525-05:002010-04-18T22:40:03.525-05:00And I would agree with all that you said. I was me...And I would agree with all that you said. I was merely, commenting that it is a staple in the libraries I have carried on courses, and that I found it interesting that the most apprehensive paddlers chose to read it. <br /><br />POAdventure Otakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215628711923335166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528259993700645789.post-1952008150035144262010-04-12T10:58:44.430-05:002010-04-12T10:58:44.430-05:00I have not found that to be the case in my experie...I have not found that to be the case in my experience, although I can see where that might happen. Perhaps it has something to do with the demographics of people who take NOLS courses. I've been an ACA and BCU certified instructor for over 10 years and a sea kayaker for over 20 years. The stories in this book were compiled from the "Safety" articles that appeared in Sea Kayaker magazine from it's inception in the mid 80's until about the mid 90's. I have never found the stories to be particularly scary in my mind, but rather very instructive and in a way, somewhat empowering. As kayakers, we will never overcome the power of water, be it on rivers, lakes, or the ocean, and we will never completely eliminate risk (nor, I think, would we want to). However, in all of these stories there are useful lessons to be learned about preparing to handle certain risks, and about being humble enough to know when to stay off the water and avoid excessive risk. I, and many people I paddle with, have learned a great deal from reading these stories and were saved the trouble of having to learn from personal experience. I paddle in challenging conditions with a healthy respect for what can happen, but also the confidence of knowing that I've done what I can to mitigate the potential risks.SherriKayakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048322741221981598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528259993700645789.post-81128473493016380422010-04-11T16:37:13.274-05:002010-04-11T16:37:13.274-05:00I have to say that I am a NOLS sea kayaking instru...I have to say that I am a NOLS sea kayaking instructor, and 'deep trouble' is on every course I have worked - not by my choice, but by general 'oh! ya gotta bring deep trouble!' and for some reason it always seems to be read by those who are most scared. maybe it's some sort of soothing tonic? who knows. <br /><br />POAdventure Otakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215628711923335166noreply@blogger.com