Are you prepared? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Orca Winfrey · 06-09-2016, 10:33 PM

Wow! Thanks for the reminder that no matter how prepared we think we are, there is always the little something that can make things go to hell in an instant. Your experience proves that PFDs are the first line of safety. POLA can be a beast. Glad you and your son are fine. He's sounds like a fantastic kid. Hope the wife wasn't too mad.

King Saba · 06-09-2016, 11:01 PM

Holy crap is a HUGE understatement. I'm extremely glad that you and your boy are safe. I take it that you have a Malibu stealth? The damn hatches leak progressively in such a subtle manner that you almost don't notice until there's a good amount of water in the hull.

It was a very unexpected situation, but you guys made it out safe with minimal gear loss and one hell of a story to tell at parties. And, to that, I think that is the best situation that one can hope for. This passion of ours is packed with an endless array of fun and satisfaction, but like anything in life there are risks and kayaking is no exception. Pretty harsh of the in-law to say that to you.

"All men die, but few ever really live", is what I believe in. But, hey who am I to say. I'm just some wild eye 20 something year old who likes to see the optimistic side of things.

To future safe trips for you and your boy.

And Sewer winds SUCK! Damn things turn on like a light switch at times.

alanw · 06-09-2016, 11:56 PM

You probably carry more safety gear than anyone here yet equipment failure, unexpected events, and panic still caused a dangerous incident. I think everyone that reads your story will learn something that may help them better prepare for an emergency situation on the water. I took my flotation out of my previous kayak and haven't put it inside my new kayak yet, which I will do now before my next outing. Thanks for reminding us how fast things can go bad and glad you and your son made it home.

theluckypig · 06-10-2016, 07:22 AM

how great to find out your son is a warrior!!! glad this is just another "i almost died" story to tell to your grandkids.... happy that you are safe and sound.

tunaseeker · 06-10-2016, 07:37 AM

wow.... That's a scary situation to be in. Glad everyone is ok. I lost my whistle the other day. Gonna buy another one today!

Todd

Hunters Pa · 06-10-2016, 08:17 AM

Thank you for posting! We are venturing out into an unforgiving environment. No fish is worth risking not returning to your family that is depending on you for so much. Bad enough to face an emergency alone, I can't imagine how it must have been being out there with your son. HUGE kudos for being prepared. Your son just learned the importance of proper preparation and planning for the unexpected.

SDROB · 06-10-2016, 08:42 AM

Man that had me on the edge of my seat.... Thanks for sharing! Thank god you and your son made it out safe!

06-09-2016, 11:56 PM	#3
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	You probably carry more safety gear than anyone here yet equipment failure, unexpected events, and panic still caused a dangerous incident. I think everyone that reads your story will learn something that may help them better prepare for an emergency situation on the water. I took my flotation out of my previous kayak and haven't put it inside my new kayak yet, which I will do now before my next outing. Thanks for reminding us how fast things can go bad and glad you and your son made it home. __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

06-10-2016, 08:42 AM	#7
SDROB Malibu Stealth 12 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hollywood, San Diego, Gonzaga Bay Posts: 512	Man that had me on the edge of my seat.... Thanks for sharing! Thank god you and your son made it out safe! __________________ She will keep you warm in the winter and give you shade in the summer (Rossman) I'm telling ya, you have to keep these suckers on a game clip until just before you drop them in the frying pan.(Rossman)

06-09-2016, 10:33 PM	#1
Orca Winfrey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: The I. E. Posts: 353	Wow! Thanks for the reminder that no matter how prepared we think we are, there is always the little something that can make things go to hell in an instant. Your experience proves that PFDs are the first line of safety. POLA can be a beast. Glad you and your son are fine. He's sounds like a fantastic kid. Hope the wife wasn't too mad.

06-09-2016, 11:01 PM	#2
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	Holy crap is a HUGE understatement. I'm extremely glad that you and your boy are safe. I take it that you have a Malibu stealth? The damn hatches leak progressively in such a subtle manner that you almost don't notice until there's a good amount of water in the hull. It was a very unexpected situation, but you guys made it out safe with minimal gear loss and one hell of a story to tell at parties. And, to that, I think that is the best situation that one can hope for. This passion of ours is packed with an endless array of fun and satisfaction, but like anything in life there are risks and kayaking is no exception. Pretty harsh of the in-law to say that to you. "All men die, but few ever really live", is what I believe in. But, hey who am I to say. I'm just some wild eye 20 something year old who likes to see the optimistic side of things. To future safe trips for you and your boy. And Sewer winds SUCK! Damn things turn on like a light switch at times.

06-10-2016, 07:22 AM	#4
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694	how great to find out your son is a warrior!!! glad this is just another "i almost died" story to tell to your grandkids.... happy that you are safe and sound.

06-10-2016, 07:37 AM	#5
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	wow.... That's a scary situation to be in. Glad everyone is ok. I lost my whistle the other day. Gonna buy another one today! Todd

06-10-2016, 08:17 AM	#6
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	Thank you for posting! We are venturing out into an unforgiving environment. No fish is worth risking not returning to your family that is depending on you for so much. Bad enough to face an emergency alone, I can't imagine how it must have been being out there with your son. HUGE kudos for being prepared. Your son just learned the importance of proper preparation and planning for the unexpected.