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

JOSER85 · 08-05-2011, 04:00 PM

Hope he is found safe...

NEWPORT BEACH – Coast Guard crews are continuing their search Friday morning for a 53-year-old man who told his family he went kayaking near Newport Harbor.

The U.S. Coast Guard got involved with the search at about 2 p.m. Thursday when Newport Harbor officials asked for assistance, officials said.

According to a Coast Guard statement, the man told a family member Wednesday that he was taking the kayak out for a few hours. That was the last time the family has heard from him, officials said.

Two helicopters and two boats were dispatched for the search near the harbor, said Adam Eggers, a Coast Guard spokesman.
"We have a lot of assets searching around that area," Eggers said.

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

http://www.ocregister.com/news/guard...officials.html

old_rookie · 08-07-2011, 08:22 AM

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — The Coast Guard says it has suspended the search for a 53-year-old kayaker who went missing several days ago off Newport Beach.

The search was suspended late Saturday after crews spent 52 hours looking 2,446 square miles without finding any signs of the man or his green kayak.

The man told a relative Wednesday that he was going to sea for a few hours but never came back.

Family members told the Coast Guard that he is an experienced kayaker and rarely wears a life jacket.

The Associated Press

The Kid · 08-07-2011, 08:34 AM

God help his soul.

jerr-dog · 08-07-2011, 07:29 PM

Wow scary. I hope he turns up.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 08-08-2011, 10:48 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, 11:22 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, 11:49 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.

08-05-2011, 04:00 PM	#1
JOSER85 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 85	kayaker missing near Newport Hope he is found safe... NEWPORT BEACH – Coast Guard crews are continuing their search Friday morning for a 53-year-old man who told his family he went kayaking near Newport Harbor. The U.S. Coast Guard got involved with the search at about 2 p.m. Thursday when Newport Harbor officials asked for assistance, officials said. According to a Coast Guard statement, the man told a family member Wednesday that he was taking the kayak out for a few hours. That was the last time the family has heard from him, officials said. Two helicopters and two boats were dispatched for the search near the harbor, said Adam Eggers, a Coast Guard spokesman. "We have a lot of assets searching around that area," Eggers said. A family member told the Coast Guard that the man almost never wears a lifejacket when kayaking, officials said. http://www.ocregister.com/news/guard...officials.html

08-07-2011, 08:22 AM	#2
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — The Coast Guard says it has suspended the search for a 53-year-old kayaker who went missing several days ago off Newport Beach. The search was suspended late Saturday after crews spent 52 hours looking 2,446 square miles without finding any signs of the man or his green kayak. The man told a relative Wednesday that he was going to sea for a few hours but never came back. Family members told the Coast Guard that he is an experienced kayaker and rarely wears a life jacket. The Associated Press

08-07-2011, 08:34 AM	#3
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	God help his soul.

08-07-2011, 07:29 PM	#4
jerr-dog Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Bay Posts: 39	Wow scary. I hope he turns up.