that Crocs do not offer sufficient support when carrying boats over rough ground. It is impossible to write about Crocs without mentioning their somewhat unique styling. A range of colours is available, but the clog-like aesthetic results in even the more mundanely coloured varieties creating a lot of attention for the wearer's feet.
Crocs come in incomprehensible American sizes, and need to be fitted loose to allow air to circulate. Consequently, if you want a pair, you would be well advised to try them on in a shop rather than relying on mail order. One final word of warning, although cheaper copies abound, the copies seem to be made from an inferior plastic which does not offer the same support, or grip as well in the wet.
Price - Approximately £30.
Canoeing Accident On Loch Maree (SteveR)
Some readers may have heard that on the 24th August renowned ornithologist Dr Michael Madders and his son Daniel were killed in a canoeing accident on Loch Maree. Although the accident did not involve a sailing canoe, and the two canoeists were not members of the OCSG, further details of this unfortunate accident have been described below as they may be of interest to members.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency released the following statement on the day of the accident.
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