Almost Drowned in Gorge (Rowena)

ducks007 · Joined: 27 May 2006 Posts: 35

The current is extra strong this year.

isobars · Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 11473

Yup. Theyre flushing the river at the expense of WSing and incredible amounts of money (wasted power) to placate the law suits and save a handful of salmon.

Mike \m/

WaveSlayer · Joined: 25 May 2001 Posts: 51

If you need a PFD, stay in a lake!

isobars · Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 11473

coachg · Joined: 10 Sep 2000 Posts: 1802

Mike,
You forgot to say "Here's your sign."

Laughing

Coachg

WaveSlayer · Joined: 25 May 2001 Posts: 51

untwed · Joined: 29 Jul 2003 Posts: 40

<<-- Did I learn my lesson??

no

I have 3 PFD's that I have bought since my post last year. I HATE them all. So I still go out without a PFD. Its just too constricting. I personally don't like having all that stuff. But perhaps it wouldn't hurt to go out with it the first time this season. I am in better shape this year. kited 2 weeks in hatteras and padre, and 1 wk windsurfing in baja. Not in as good of a shape as i'd like tho.

-Ken

untwed · Joined: 29 Jul 2003 Posts: 40

Ok, I maybe i did learn something. Going to go with friend/s and keep an eye out for each other, especially at the start of this season.

isobars · Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 11473

[quote="untwed"]<<-- Did I learn my lesson??

no

I have 3 PFD's that I have bought since my post last year. I HATE them all. So I still go out without a PFD. Its just too constricting. I personally don't like having all that stuff. But perhaps it wouldn't hurt to go out with it the first time this season. I am in better shape this year. kited 2 weeks in hatteras and padre, and 1 wk windsurfing in baja. Not in as good of a shape as i'd like tho./quote]

PFDs and flotation vests are worlds apart. The latter is not the least bit constricting, helps swimming, helps water starting (and breathing, as I sink when not wearing one . . . and the better my physical condition, the faster I sink), and provides rib armor.

\m/

trburl · Joined: 10 Apr 2000 Posts: 178

Hi Ken,

Look into the Da Kine Impact Harness/Vest. I think you will find it to be the best solution for your problem. If The Big Boys can use it to sail Peahi in 20 foot Hawaiian, it'll get you where you need to go. I agree with the posters on here that feel a true PFD is a hinderence to sailing and should not be used if possible. Its still a dangerous sport, even with protection.

We should all accept the risk or not sail. It would be nice to play without consequences..... or would it?

Tom