Just to clarify my hastily written (and perhaps a bit wrecklessly
worded) previous message...

I do get the fascination of the thrill seeking end of kayaking... it
just isn't what I'm into. I don't think there is anything wrong with
it... or any aspect of kayaking. I understand the skills and could
(with lots of practice) do them if I was interested. Lately, I've been
using a power boat to tow several smaller boats to the "lake"...
kayaks, a sailboat, a rowboat, etc. I use the power boat as a "base
camp" and pick and choose what I'm going to do on a given day. Pretty
often I stand watch on the power boat and let the kids do their own
thing... and stay ready to dive in or motor over to anyone who might
need assistance. It is just the experience I want out of it. It is no
more or less valid than what any of y'all want... it is just different,
like all of us. But for any of you to presume what any of the others
need is just (IMO) wrong. It's a big world with lots of possiblities
and we each pick what is right for ourselves.

Ed

Seakayaker wrote:
"Ed Edelenbos" wrote in message
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Besides, I use sponsons.


Then why bother wearing the PFD's. You'll never need to use them, just
like you'll never need to roll.

Steve