riverman wrote:

The definition of 'reasonable precautions' is vague, but mutually recognized
by people with experience, and in the lack of details we must look at the
guide's qualifications to determine if he was qualified to assess what was
'reasonable'. It sounds like the guide was well-qualified to lead this type
of trip, had done it many times before, and in this case, as sometimes
happens, a series of unfortunate events resulted in two students' deaths.

14 y.o. beginners, open tandem canoe, no immersion clothing, paddling
open 58-60 degree water, on a day with high off-shore winds forecast. It
takes a very kind heart to find "reasonable" in that, and I appreciate
your trying, but it's hard for me to do so.

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Steve Cramer
Athens, GA