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Originally Posted by ranchlandsselling
Well to be fair, I'd hardly recomend even good swimmers start messing around in fast (or slow for that matter) moving rivers unless you really understand the currents. Lakes during bad weather can be very unpredictable so to be in one during bad weather is a terrible idea. I'm very similar in Hawaii. More to do with sharks and second because of a fear of being swept away or just in danger. It makes me feel sick thinking about it. I can rationalize it away in large groups though. I've also been snorkling with a group when a few reef sharks starting swimming around underneath us. I managed to keep it together but the thought of something bigger like a Tiger or Bull shark sends me to the toilet  |
I love getting into fast and aggressive rivers. You stick yourself in a kayak, grab a paddle and spend the next few hours trying to survive. If you get in at the edge of your ability the whole process scares the crap out of me but it is so fun at the same time so when you get out all you want to do is try again. I am signed up for a swift water rescue course this weekend though so maybe that will remove some of the fear. Or maybe add to it due to a new respect for the dangers.
For fears, my biggest fear is dementia, or any of the other degenerative brain diseases.