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Old 08-08-2024, 02:17 PM   #1
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kayak fisherman dies while kayaking near Pacifica

just saw this news this morning, he has the same kayak as mine, I felt bad this whole day.
My guess is the current or wave swept the kayak away from him and water was too cold.

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/...near-pacifica/

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Old 08-09-2024, 12:50 PM   #2
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Very tragic. As a Silicon Valley Engineer, it is a shame he did not invest in a personal locator beacon. It could have saved his life.
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Old 08-09-2024, 02:09 PM   #3
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he probably carried radio as a seasoned kayak fisherman, not sure why he didn't call for help, maybe cold shock induced heart attack?
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Old 08-10-2024, 03:02 AM   #4
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he probably carried radio as a seasoned kayak fisherman, not sure why he didn't call for help, maybe cold shock induced heart attack?
The problem with VHF hand held radios is they often lack reliability, and if one is transmitting at sea level, the range is maybe 2 miles. If a Coast Guard station has a good antenna, they still might pick it up, but I would not bet on that. He probably had a cell phone with him also, but if you don't keep them dry, they are worthless. The PLB is made for situations like that, and it is relatively cheap life insurance for those of us who partake in this sport.
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Old 08-10-2024, 02:18 PM   #5
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good point. I'll carry a PLB in future.
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Old 08-12-2024, 10:22 AM   #6
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The article doesn't mention if he had a PFD on at the time, did he? That is your basic protection after all. The article indicates he always prepared for his trips. And if there was someone around that saw that he couldn't get back on the kayak, why didn't they assist him?

Just saying, seems the article might be incomplete.

And that kayak looks like an accident waiting to happen. Long, skinny, weight in the back... Again, just saying.
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