Input requested: 10 Commandments of Paddling

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Input requested: 10 Commandments of Paddling

Post by Tim Eubanks » Tue Sep 30, 2014 1:58 pm

Just in case you need another productivity killer as we approach what hopefully will be a very wet winter with lots of chances to get out and hit the creeks:

What would be on your list of 10 Commandments for Paddling? I'll throw out a couple, and give credit where due:

1. Thou shalt bring all the sh#@ you've got (credit to my mentors at ARG)
2. When in doubt, thou shalt scout.

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Re: Input requested: 10 Commandments of Paddling

Post by sig » Tue Sep 30, 2014 2:56 pm

Ye shall carry a throw rope for thine friends unless thine friends forgettith theirs, then ye shall give said friends ye rope so they can save thine buttocks.
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Post by sig » Tue Sep 30, 2014 2:57 pm

Ye shall paddle with others who have a similar definition of "on time".
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Post by fzburk » Tue Sep 30, 2014 3:01 pm

This is from Eric Soares, one of the original Tsunami Ranger. Eric passed away a few years ago. Great guy.

The group that has supplanted the Tsunami Rangers is the Neptune Rangers. Some good safety and instructional videos on youtube.

http://tsunamirangers.com/2012/01/17/te ... -kayaking/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The four general ideas I've always paid attention to in sea kayaking.

Never Paddle Alone
Stay with your equipment
Know your conditions
Know your limitations

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Post by magicmike » Tue Sep 30, 2014 3:13 pm

DON'T FORGET THE BEER!!!-M- :beer2:
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority,it's time to pause and reflect".

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Post by Smo_Off » Tue Sep 30, 2014 4:25 pm

Thou shall keep thine paddle Active
My Favorite River is the one that I'm paddling.

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Post by kru1 » Tue Sep 30, 2014 5:18 pm

magicmike wrote:DON'T FORGET THE BEER!!!-M- :beer2:
Or the open boater that is going to carry the beer.

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Post by magicmike » Tue Sep 30, 2014 6:23 pm

Right on brother! -M-
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Post by magicmike » Tue Sep 30, 2014 6:44 pm

"But seriously folks". I'd say one of them has to be. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! - M-
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority,it's time to pause and reflect".

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Re: Input requested: 10 Commandments of Paddling

Post by Alia » Tue Sep 30, 2014 7:40 pm

Thou shalt catch every eddy, surf every wave, and boof every boofable rock.

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Thou shalt never judge a man or woman's facial expression directly after a roll. :wht:

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Post by Tim Eubanks » Tue Sep 30, 2014 9:15 pm

Thou shalt not load thy boats before checking gauges in the morning lest ye jinx thy fellow paddlers

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Re: Input requested: 10 Commandments of Paddling

Post by GN YAKN » Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:29 am

Do not leave the shuttle vehicle keys at the put in! :NoNo:

Do not take anything on the trip that you can't live without! (Wallet, Purse, Camera, Jewelry)

Let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return!

Never boat alone, always have three people. If someone gets hurt there will be someone to stay with them and someone to go for help.

Make sure you have your 5 pieces of gear (boat, paddle, pfd, skirt, helmet) with you at all times, especially before you leave the house but also anytime you change vehicles!

Paddles go inside the truck.

Always look out for your fellow paddlers to make sure they have rip cords outside skirts, pfds on and buckled, helmets, etc.

Know your limits

When in doubt, scout

"Pick up some litter" (St Cowper) Especially at the put in and take out and especially on private property. Always nice when the land owner drives up and you just happen to be picking up litter.
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Re: Input requested: 10 Commandments of Paddling

Post by davidbob » Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:18 am

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If Cap'n Downstream says, "It's a step up," RUN, do not walk, away as fast as you can.

NEVER follow Cowper's line.

If you're at Moore Bridge getting ready to put in and "canoe" tells you you're crazy then leaves to go paddle Hurricane, he's right.

If you're in a paddle boat with Marcell and you can't hear his voice, he either fell out or he's dead (in the latter case ARG has first dibs on his stuff).

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Re: Input requested: 10 Commandments of Paddling

Post by hdh » Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:38 am

If you want beer, bring beer!!
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Re: Input requested: 10 Commandments of Paddling

Post by Tim Eubanks » Wed Oct 01, 2014 3:39 pm

davidbob wrote:.
If Cap'n Downstream says, "It's a step up," RUN, do not walk, away as fast as you can.

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Thanks, I'd not thought of that, but VERY true. Also the start to some great stories.

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