kayaker missing near Newport - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

The Kid · 08-07-2011, 07:34 AM

God help his soul.

jerr-dog · 08-07-2011, 06:29 PM

Wow scary. I hope he turns up.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 08-08-2011, 09:48 AM

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A family member told the Coast Guard that the man almost never wears a lifejacket when kayaking, officials said

Why do people always have to learn this lesson the hard way. Not much hope for him at this point so I just hope others can learn from his mistake.

jorluivil · 08-08-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

Why do people always have to learn this lesson the hard way. Not much hope for him at this point so I just hope others can learn from his mistake.

I'm surprised at how many yakkers you see out there without PFD's. For me, a PFD is like a car seat belt, I don't go anywhere unless I have it on.

Hamachijohn · 08-08-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

Why do people always have to learn this lesson the hard way. Not much hope for him at this point so I just hope others can learn from his mistake.

A radio, gps, whistle, compass and a few others should always be on the PFD as well.

Here in norcal, a windsurfer had a PFD and radio, but the battery ran out. She ended up spending overnight in the bay waters. Another lesson about having equipment that is fully charged.

RIP.

wade · 08-08-2011, 11:15 AM

FYI, another hard lesson i learned like the stupid worthless 5Watt powerless VHF...
during that rescue with erinoo aka Eric N. a few months ago, I was wailing on my rape whistle to Darkhorse and he couldnt hear me in a motoring skiff from -75 Yards away....i almost passed out from lack of oxygen....saw thousands of stars i blew so hard....i asked him once yakside during the rescue, and he confirmed he didnt hear my whistle till -40 yards or closer..

PFD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bigbarrels · 08-08-2011, 04:31 PM

PFD's are a must!! I wouldn't be typing right now if it wasn't for my PFD.....BE smart OTW and be sure to have your safety equipment ready and within reach when the stuff hits the fan

just my .02

Whizz Bang · 08-08-2011, 08:26 PM

Definitely a personal choice issue.

If you choose not to, and need rescue, you should pay for it. OR, if rescue is not an option, you pay for the fare across the river Acheron.

This is all kind of like if you choose to catch the limit and keep them....heaven forbid. Personal choice. I am not a fan of the nanny state or of telling someone else how to live their life (aside from those who post too soon...I have no problem saying something then.

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I do not wear one. If something were to happen to me, I would not want a candlelight vigil, nor you the taxpayer to pay for my rescue should I be found alive. I should and would foot that bill.

08-08-2011, 11:15 AM	#6
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	FYI, another hard lesson i learned like the stupid worthless 5Watt powerless VHF... during that rescue with erinoo aka Eric N. a few months ago, I was wailing on my rape whistle to Darkhorse and he couldnt hear me in a motoring skiff from -75 Yards away....i almost passed out from lack of oxygen....saw thousands of stars i blew so hard....i asked him once yakside during the rescue, and he confirmed he didnt hear my whistle till -40 yards or closer.. PFD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________

08-08-2011, 04:31 PM	#7
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	PFD's are a must!! I wouldn't be typing right now if it wasn't for my PFD.....BE smart OTW and be sure to have your safety equipment ready and within reach when the stuff hits the fan just my .02 __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

08-07-2011, 07:34 AM	#1
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	God help his soul.

08-07-2011, 06:29 PM	#2
jerr-dog Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Bay Posts: 39	Wow scary. I hope he turns up.

08-08-2011, 08:26 PM	#8
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	Definitely a personal choice issue. If you choose not to, and need rescue, you should pay for it. OR, if rescue is not an option, you pay for the fare across the river Acheron. This is all kind of like if you choose to catch the limit and keep them....heaven forbid. Personal choice. I am not a fan of the nanny state or of telling someone else how to live their life (aside from those who post too soon...I have no problem saying something then. ) I do not wear one. If something were to happen to me, I would not want a candlelight vigil, nor you the taxpayer to pay for my rescue should I be found alive. I should and would foot that bill.