Agree, the Coast Guard Helecopter rescue was pretty cool to watch!
Sure don't want to take part in a real one, but good to know those great guys and gals are there just incase.
Fun shooting the .50 Cal machine-gun on display too, never saw you paddle so fast Jim (just kiddin' :-)

Discussing the eternal question, with a CG-AUX gentleman from NY, on how to get people to wear their PFDs?
We agreed that not having the luxury of being born with gills, PFDs are the only chance of survival for us land based mammals.
Suggested maybe a psychological approach where it appears the decision is made by the wearer and not dictated by the authorities.

Doug D.

: Great job Phil, Beth, Doug, Claudine, and Pete. I had an awesome
: time. Good to see friends that I have'nt seen in a while.
: It seems that we made pretty good contact with folks and impressed
: upon them the importance of forethought in paddling safely.
: The Jayhawk water rescue demonstration by the Coast Gusrd was
: incredible. I want one of those!
: See ya on the water.