tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407547817731551597.post737724642857151280..comments2024-02-20T08:22:02.912-08:00Comments on My Newfoundland Kayak Experience: Size does matterTonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03811529922250366230noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407547817731551597.post-81202228603731364872012-03-18T11:58:01.716-07:002012-03-18T11:58:01.716-07:00Thank you Duncan. You might say we are a victim t...Thank you Duncan. You might say we are a victim to our own success but we have to be realistic.<br /><br />Tony :-)Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03811529922250366230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407547817731551597.post-2232144384036744462012-03-16T13:59:26.904-07:002012-03-16T13:59:26.904-07:00You raise a good point, Tony. This is a self-prope...You raise a good point, Tony. This is a self-propelled sport in which, "the more the merrier", can jeopardize group safety and incur increased risk - especially when conditions are less than "perfect". I think your caution is well founded. D.Duncan and Joan Barwisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696525297637660026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407547817731551597.post-59614534325674504482012-03-16T10:40:41.702-07:002012-03-16T10:40:41.702-07:00Absolutely. I'm sure if the guy trying that ha...Absolutely. I'm sure if the guy trying that hard to get paddling with you guys won't miss a practice once they start up again.<br /><br />I'm sure if he's reading it he will be working hard to impress come april 5th!Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02003408787689426511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407547817731551597.post-26503421945100220802012-03-16T05:13:44.949-07:002012-03-16T05:13:44.949-07:00I'm thinking Lee that we'll wait to see if...I'm thinking Lee that we'll wait to see if he shows up at St. Philips practices. I hate to tell a guy that he can't paddle with us but we have to be realistic as far as group size goes.<br /><br />Tony :-)Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03811529922250366230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407547817731551597.post-43576257429223208782012-03-15T13:02:16.005-07:002012-03-15T13:02:16.005-07:00Maybe you can have patch members and pledges. Do s...Maybe you can have patch members and pledges. Do some tests and stuff until they get full members.<br /><br />10-11 people on the water can really turn into a baby sitting job; not what people would like to be doing on a relaxing trip.<br /><br />Being somewhat inclusive can be a very good form of group safety. I wouldnt add the member until you were very sure of their skills/ attitude.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02003408787689426511noreply@blogger.com