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Re: Fort Walton Beach Kayaking Tragedy
By:Bill Price
Date: 12/29/2000, 12:40 am
In Response To: Fort Walton Beach Kayaking Tragedy (Spidey)

: guess it would be to dress appropriately for exposure to the cold water -
: 4 layers of regular clothing won't cut it - That's now been proven.

: Spidey

Sad news! It always amazes me how quickly the water drains a body's heat and energy, even on a hot summer day. Makes that neoprene suit seem more tolerable, although even that may just buy a few more minutes. Hopefully these things will make us all a little more careful.

Bill

Messages In This Thread

Fort Walton Beach Kayaking Tragedy
Spidey -- 12/28/2000, 7:16 pm
Re: Fort Walton Beach Kayaking Tragedy
John Monfoe -- 12/29/2000, 2:33 am
Re: Fort Walton Beach Kayaking Tragedy
Bill Price -- 12/29/2000, 12:40 am
Re: Fort Walton Beach Kayaking Tragedy
Ben Staley -- 12/28/2000, 9:45 pm
Re: Fort Walton Beach Kayaking Tragedy
Spidey -- 12/28/2000, 10:08 pm