Re: AZRA Trips
Not usually dangerous, as we always had PFD's on. The biggest danger is
probably just hypothermia, as the water's pretty chilly. I suppose that
if you...
Hank Schnieder 2006-10-05 13:21:24 #43212
Re: AZRA Trips
Is being throw out of a raft dangerous? Does it result in death?
Evacuation? Bad hair day?
Is it dangerous to use a tether?
Please help us non-rafters...
Dick Matthews 2006-10-05 13:11:49 #43211
Re: AZRA Trips
I agree, he did have the boat set up properly for the run, and they had
all scouted it together. After 8 - 10 days he also had the paddlers
pretty well...
Hank Schnieder 2006-10-05 12:37:29 #43210
Re: AZRA Trips
BTW, I should have said "flat" not "quiet" -- the surprising thing is
how often flat (or mostly flat) water in GC is not quiet...
On Oct 5, 2006, at...
Doug Nering 2006-10-05 12:22:44 #43209
Re: AZRA Trips
It's embarassing to be thrown out of your boat or up there with the
paddlers in the front but it happens in big hydraulics. The key point
Hank is he may have...
Bob Marley 2006-10-05 12:08:20 #43208
Re: AZRA Trips
Keeping that paddle in the water is very important but it does leave
you exposed to be ejected. Inexperienced paddlers grab hold of
something and are usually...
Bob Marley 2006-10-05 12:07:16 #43207
Re: AZRA Trips
A fit paddle team can indeed turn a raft on a dime but as you say
someone needs to coordinate the effort.
Actually for set up and go rapids like the GC, a...
Bob Marley 2006-10-05 12:02:59 #43206
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