I put this on our Facebook page but I thought it was worth sharing here 
How not to die when laning
Just been watching some recent Strata videos on other pages. That and the heavy rain at this time of year I Thought it was time for a reminder about deep fast flowing water.
Basically if you don’t know what you are doing (and sometimes if you do) you and your passengers can die
So how to avoid it, assuming you want to, and if you don’t there are less messy ways to go that don’t cause trouble and get lanes shut
1. If you aren’t sure of the depth, route through the water or strength of current. Don’t do it
2. If your vehicle isn’t prepped for deep water and recovery, don’t do it.
3. If you aren’t in an experienced group, don’t do it
4. If you think your winch will save you if you fasten it to something before crossing. Are you prepared to risk your life that it and the remote work underwater. Have you tried it?
5. If you tie yourself to another vehicle in the group, can it hold the weight of your vehicle being pushed by a current. My bet would be no, and certainly not if the vehicle you are tied to is smaller than yours
6. Have you taken your seatbelt off and wound the windows down to give yourself an escape route if the worse happens.
7. If it’s dark remember that your lights don’t show you the route out if they are under water
Finally there is a reason we like experienced leaders. They know the lanes and potential dangers But always remember it’s your decision whether you and your vehicle are safe to attempt it.
So those are my thoughts. Anyone else got some to add
How not to die when laning
Just been watching some recent Strata videos on other pages. That and the heavy rain at this time of year I Thought it was time for a reminder about deep fast flowing water.
Basically if you don’t know what you are doing (and sometimes if you do) you and your passengers can die
So how to avoid it, assuming you want to, and if you don’t there are less messy ways to go that don’t cause trouble and get lanes shut
1. If you aren’t sure of the depth, route through the water or strength of current. Don’t do it
2. If your vehicle isn’t prepped for deep water and recovery, don’t do it.
3. If you aren’t in an experienced group, don’t do it
4. If you think your winch will save you if you fasten it to something before crossing. Are you prepared to risk your life that it and the remote work underwater. Have you tried it?
5. If you tie yourself to another vehicle in the group, can it hold the weight of your vehicle being pushed by a current. My bet would be no, and certainly not if the vehicle you are tied to is smaller than yours
6. Have you taken your seatbelt off and wound the windows down to give yourself an escape route if the worse happens.
7. If it’s dark remember that your lights don’t show you the route out if they are under water
Finally there is a reason we like experienced leaders. They know the lanes and potential dangers But always remember it’s your decision whether you and your vehicle are safe to attempt it.
So those are my thoughts. Anyone else got some to add
