Flipped in San Diego bay.

[Tranquility]

Some of you guy's are pretty funny. I posted here as a sign of good faith and now there are those here who want to hunt me down.

Fact is that this was an unfortunate incident. We were positioned to the right of mid channel but well within the limits of the bouy's. It's not like I charge around with no regard for the little guy. Quite the opposite as a matter of fact. I've been witness to the mayhem a large boat can cause and we operate accordingly. That's why I posted here in the first place.

For those that took my post as it was intended. Thank you. For those that took it as an opportunity to point the finger of blame and scorn, so be it. Rational conversation tends to solve more problems than throwing the iron at someone.

Think what you want about the guy's in the big boat but remember that some of us are on your side.

[MalibuJohnny]

Originally Posted by Tranquility

Some of you guy's are pretty funny. I posted here as a sign of good faith and now there are those here who want to hunt me down.

Fact is that this was an unfortunate incident. We were positioned to the right of mid channel but well within the limits of the bouy's. It's not like I charge around with no regard for the little guy. Quite the opposite as a matter of fact. I've been witness to the mayhem a large boat can cause and we operate accordingly. That's why I posted here in the first place.

For those that took my post as it was intended. Thank you. For those that took it as an opportunity to point the finger of blame and scorn, so be it. Rational conversation tends to solve more problems than throwing the iron at someone.

Think what you want about the guy's in the big boat but remember that some of us are on your side.

Some vessels have certain rights of way, sail boats and non-motorized vessels have special right of way because they are not powered by an engine.

In any congested inlet, harbor or channel, why would you want to stay and fish in harms way to begin with? You are taking yourself a putting yourself in harms way. Powerboats especially at that size cannot stop, or even turn on a dime, so why venture out there to begin with?

Its like these numbskulls that think that there is a lane between the HOV and fast lane…buzzing past you, scaring the crap out of you going 80 mph. And when they do get it! It not their fault.

What are you thinking? No PFD? Out in the middle of a cattle drive…I think the yakker was very lucky just to have lost “fishing” gear and not his neck!
An way to go on coming about to check his welfare!

[lamb]

funny how the web works, huh?

It's unfortunate, but incidents like that happen. We all share responsibility for each other's safety out there. If the caring and conscientious person gets in accident like this, you can all imagine the danger from an inexperienced boater who knows nothing about kayak fishermen. It's real, and we have to be very careful. Not wearing PFD is personal choice, but the irresponsible one. Big Bay is a busy place.

Good one on you Tranquility, glad it all ended well.

[Gino]

Originally Posted by Tranquility

Some of you guy's are pretty funny. I posted here as a sign of good faith and now there are those here who want to hunt me down.

Fact is that this was an unfortunate incident. We were positioned to the right of mid channel but well within the limits of the bouy's. It's not like I charge around with no regard for the little guy. Quite the opposite as a matter of fact. I've been witness to the mayhem a large boat can cause and we operate accordingly. That's why I posted here in the first place.

For those that took my post as it was intended. Thank you. For those that took it as an opportunity to point the finger of blame and scorn, so be it. Rational conversation tends to solve more problems than throwing the iron at someone.

Think what you want about the guy's in the big boat but remember that some of us are on your side.

i do apreciate you comming on hgere posting for whatever attention you were looking for. Truthfully it does show good character that you stopped nd helped the guy out. i acually owe my life to a private boater who was kind enough to stop and fish me out of the water before hypo set in. he went above and beyond. i thank him everytime on out thier on a nice day.

Ive almsot been smashed to many times into the bait barges at newport becuase a boater didnt care, or would try and skate by me like im going to take all his scoops. And when i have given them some choice words, they drive off an dleave me in a wake, no apology no care. Thats when the comes out. dont even get me started on jet skiers!

[MalibuJohnny]

I also believe that by law if you are aware of an incident that you may have caused and you are at the wheel... you must render aid. If you leave the scene you can be guilty of causing injury and leaving the scene of an accident