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09-30-2015, 10:05 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Otay
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SAFETY FIRST *Graphic*
So I loaded up the yaks so I could take my oldest son on his first trip on his own kayak. I backed down the launch on J street, got out and started undoing the straps.
I told my son to hold the back of the kayaks so they don't slide back off the roof of the car. My wife got out to help him on her own.... the tide was low... the launch was extra slippery.... and I did NOT warn them to be cautious until after my wife split her knee open down to the patella. Fail moment for me. Take the time to tell people you are with to slow down and be cautious of their safety if you feel that you need to. My son didn't get to hop on his kayak tonight, and I didn't even undo a strap before my wife was injured already. Spent the evening in the ER. Could think of a 1000 things I'd rather have done than sit in the ER because my wife incurred a preventable injury. Hope this helps someone else slow down a bit and avoid personal injury. |
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09-30-2015, 10:10 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Buena Park
Posts: 3,649
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Oh fuuuuuck k!!!
That's a lot worse than I thought! OUCH! I hope she's OK....
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09-30-2015, 10:17 PM
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Junior
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 15
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Got it. A picture is worth a thousand words.
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09-30-2015, 10:38 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Camarillo
Posts: 1,491
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Oh man that sucks! That hurts just seeing the picture.
Hope for a quick recovery! |
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09-30-2015, 11:25 PM
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"Relax"
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: O'side
Posts: 553
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Looks really bad. Did she need stitches?
Hope she heals quickly! Ouch
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09-30-2015, 11:42 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 346
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Ooh man that's rough. Hope she heals up pretty quick and none of that bacteria from sweetwater high business.
That said I was there yesterday afternoon around 530 and it was super slippery. I decided if I'm launching there at low tide I'd rather carry the yak down the dock side and get in there. Let me know if you want another helping hand on the water, I've got a lot of free time right now and am only a few minutes away. |
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10-01-2015, 06:06 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,972
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Bad Jay...get in the corner and STAY!
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10-01-2015, 07:11 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Ventura COunty
Posts: 521
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Bummer, great share though. Hoping for a quick recovery
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10-01-2015, 07:37 AM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 64
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That sucks!
Slippery launch ramps are the worst, been there and done that but was lucky enough not to have the same end result. I've definitely broken toes slipping on the launch ramp into things. Hope that heals quick and you guys can get back out soon!
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10-01-2015, 08:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chula Vista
Posts: 1,589
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Damn, thats horrible. Low tide launch ramps are notorious wipe out zones. Noticed there are 2 gashes on your wife's knee. Just the right distance apart to match the 'non slip' ridges on the ramp. Hoping for a quick heal. Mike
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