a four mile trip in florida that went wrong. this is a tradgety, three
foot waves and problems would suggest there was an experience issue.
canoes; and kayaks? ? ?
i would suspect they were on a very benign trip that turned sour.
my heart felt condolences to the parents and family's involved, i feel
for the leaders as well. they must feel pretty rough now and it will
likely get worse for them.
i have been out when things went wrong and likely owe my life to
friends that had the skill to shrug off foul weather and instill a
confidence that things would be okay. we had all types of flares,
radios, ropes, lights etc. none of it was used. there was more than
three foot waves though . i trust the party checked the forecast and
this is one of those terrible things.
once again my condolences to all involved.