want some feedback on experience with kayakers... both assigned and general swim support.
I have been hit by kayaks and kayakers approximately a half-dozen times... 3 times they were either not my assigned kayaker or they were simply general swim support.
I appreciate ALL volunteers but I think many races fail to communicate what is the role and responsibility of kayakers.
It is not my intent to bash kayakers with this thread but to solicit opinions on the role / responsibility of the kayaker to the swimmer.
I think "you get what you pay for" is appropriate here.
There are plenty of people that would love to spend a few hours paddling around, but it is up to the event directors to budget for skilled persons in supporting roles. (It is the entrant's responsibility not to snivel about entry fees)
I think "you get what you pay for" is appropriate here.
There are plenty of people that would love to spend a few hours paddling around, but it is up to the event directors to budget for skilled persons in supporting roles. (It is the entrant's responsibility not to snivel about entry fees)
