NYCkayaker 2007 Poker Run Saturday June 16th

[David Gottlieb]

I was planning on doing the kayak support for the around-Manhattan swim, but
I have my two girls for two weeks and could not be with them and do the
kayak support for a swimmer at the same time. Wish I could join you all.
These swimmers are incredible athletes and need all the support they can
get. Perhaps I will be available next year.... And hopefully the swim will
be scheduled on a day other than the Poker Run.... David


On 6/14/07 11:45 AM, "Richard Clifford" <RichardClifford at earthlink.net>
wrote:

> Sandy,
>     So, that is it. I post my "sorting" suggestion and all that I get back is
> another personal swipe at the event organizers as not caring about kayaker
> safety? The insinuation that they simply do not care is mistaken. There is
> extensive planning for the swim event including close work with NYC officials
> and the US Coast Guard. They do not take "safety" of any participants,
> including kayakers, to be of incidental importance.
> 
>     Specifically, I believe the answer to Sandy's (smirking) question is
> "yes."  And even more specifically I will be out there on Saturday kayaking
> for a young woman who has trained extensively and come from Washington state
> to do the swim for a third time. Last night the swim organizers had a meeting
> for kayakers and boat captains. I did see Lee Goldsmith and Bill Leonhardt
> among others, but I don't think I saw folks at the meeting who are grousing
> about this. 
> 
>     There is a distinct line between complaining about things like this (poor
> scheduling) and doing something to improve and change the event. - Richard
> Clifford 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> sandy sobanski wrote:
>> So....You're kidding about the swims caring about the safety or well being of
>> kayakers ..right?
>>   
>> <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49938/*http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/feat
>> ures/mail/> 
> 
> 
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