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There's always a group that takes the time to put on the
padded pants, boots, jacket and helmet. This is group 1 who
integrates safety into their every day life.
Goup 2 can be seen wheeling down the street in short, tshirt,
and flip flops, usually with a surboard under one arm.
The same is true in boating. A merry group of friends and I were
pulling crab pots 16 miles off shore on a huge cabin cruiser.. Being group 1 people, we were wearing our life jackets with emergency beacons attached. The group 2s were wandering around in their t-shirts.
In our case, the rudder shaft broke and lotsa of water started coming
in. We made it back to the dock, but it was close.
In summary, regardless of the sport, there are safety standards that
people follow, or not follow. I would have never guessed that this
45' cabin boat might have left us swimming in 52 degree water 16 miles
off shore.
padded pants, boots, jacket and helmet. This is group 1 who
integrates safety into their every day life.
Goup 2 can be seen wheeling down the street in short, tshirt,
and flip flops, usually with a surboard under one arm.
The same is true in boating. A merry group of friends and I were
pulling crab pots 16 miles off shore on a huge cabin cruiser.. Being group 1 people, we were wearing our life jackets with emergency beacons attached. The group 2s were wandering around in their t-shirts.
In our case, the rudder shaft broke and lotsa of water started coming
in. We made it back to the dock, but it was close.
In summary, regardless of the sport, there are safety standards that
people follow, or not follow. I would have never guessed that this
45' cabin boat might have left us swimming in 52 degree water 16 miles
off shore.