Close Call and lesson for all - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

walrus · 03-21-2012, 07:44 AM

I saw this report and figured it was worth sharing:

http://www.akff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37108

Yakin · 03-21-2012, 07:50 AM

Strait luck and instincts
But happy a fellow yaker can make it out of a close call

ful-rac · 03-21-2012, 07:59 AM

Oh sorry I just ran you over...destroyed your kayak....lost all your fishing gear.... almost chopped you into little pieces.........can I offer you a beer????

driftwood · 03-21-2012, 08:00 AM

What an idiot, you'd think he'd have the sense to turn autopilot off coming in to an area with as much boat traffic! What a DUMBO!!

Jim Sammons LJKF · 03-21-2012, 08:15 AM

That is way too close for comfort. I have a feeling we may see this kind of thing happen hear with everyone forced to fish in a smaller area. Thank God he lived to tell the story.

mtnbykr2 · 03-21-2012, 08:24 AM

Wow scary stuff,
I know we all look out for boat traffic and look out for one another,
this shows just how important it is...

Jimmyz123 · 03-21-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

That is way too close for comfort. I have a feeling we may see this kind of thing happen hear with everyone forced to fish in a smaller area. Thank God he lived to tell the story.

Jim my last two times out on San Diego bay out of Shelter Island I have almost been run over by rich snobs on their Sail boat practicing for some race. 1 guy didn't even see me until I blew my whistle at him, and the other guy made a comment of, "I bet you get people buzzing by you all the time." Are people really that stupid? I already know the answer to that question. It may be time to start recording boat reg. numbers a reporting some of these jokes.

NEEFFF · 03-21-2012, 09:23 AM

damn thats insaneee

Jim Sammons LJKF · 03-21-2012, 09:28 AM

that is one reason in NZ they have a law that you must have a bright colored flag on your kayak. Don't know that it would have helped in this instance but being seen is pretty important in high traffic areas.

GR6RR · 03-21-2012, 09:46 AM

I'm always looking out for those boaters... I cannot trust that they see us paddling in front of them. So I paddle out of their way all the time. Better safe than sorry. In the incident of the kayaker from down under, I'm glad all turn out alive and in good condition. Fcuk a beer! you owe me a new boat and some extra for the pain and suffering.

taggermike · 03-21-2012, 10:16 AM

Holy Crap. Maybe I have a too vivid imagination but I can easily picture that mutilated kayak replaced by a body. There's a closed casket afair. I know this was macho Australia, but a post crash change of clothes, a beer, and ride to the dock seams a bit slim on the restitution. How about a day in court, huge fines, monitary restitution, and maybe a bit o time in jail. Or seeing that this was in Australia, at least a major beat down in the marina parking lot.

I rode a bike on my commute commute for years and have the same defensive attitude on my kayak. I just assume they dont see me. Mike

mazilla · 03-21-2012, 03:22 PM

That's why I carry a flare gun and an air horn...leftovers from PBing but I don't feel right without them(and then some). Crazy ish.....

Gigafish · 03-21-2012, 05:43 PM

Incredible this guy is alive. Wow I am shocked and amazed. I am definitely getting a blow horn.

jorluivil · 03-21-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

that is one reason in NZ they have a law that you must have a bright colored flag on your kayak. Don't know that it would have helped in this instance but being seen is pretty important in high traffic areas.

I agree....that's why I fly Old Glory. Its not the brighest of flags but it is visible from a good distance.

silverbullet · 03-22-2012, 07:49 AM

After changing shorts and drinking the beer he should have beat the captains arse....

What an idiot. Glad the Yak'r is ok...

Yakin · 03-22-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I agree....that's why I fly Old Glory. Its not the brighest of flags but it is visible from a good distance.

Love the Idea for the ol' glory flag!
What kind of pole you have it on?

jorluivil · 03-22-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Yakin

Love the Idea for the ol' glory flag!
What kind of pole you have it on?

The pole was originally from some landscaping company, at least that's what it looked like based on the old flag that was on it. It's only as thick as a ballpoint point and is made of fiberglass so it will flex quite a bit.

here's a link for you

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ty-Flag/Detail

Yakin · 03-22-2012, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorluivil

The pole was originally from some landscaping company, at least that's what it looked like based on the old flag that was on it. It's only as thick as a ballpoint point and is made of fiberglass so it will flex quite a bit.

here's a link for you

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ty-Flag/Detail

Id rather make my own right now already spent an arm and a leg and hell even my left nut on this PA

03-21-2012, 07:44 AM	#1
walrus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baja fish camp Posts: 478	Close Call and lesson for all I saw this report and figured it was worth sharing: http://www.akff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37108

03-21-2012, 07:59 AM	#3
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Oh sorry I just ran you over...destroyed your kayak....lost all your fishing gear.... almost chopped you into little pieces.........can I offer you a beer???? __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-21-2012, 08:15 AM	#5
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	That is way too close for comfort. I have a feeling we may see this kind of thing happen hear with everyone forced to fish in a smaller area. Thank God he lived to tell the story. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

03-21-2012, 08:24 AM	#6
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Wow scary stuff, I know we all look out for boat traffic and look out for one another, this shows just how important it is... __________________

03-21-2012, 09:28 AM	#9
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	that is one reason in NZ they have a law that you must have a bright colored flag on your kayak. Don't know that it would have helped in this instance but being seen is pretty important in high traffic areas. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

03-21-2012, 07:50 AM	#2
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	Strait luck and instincts But happy a fellow yaker can make it out of a close call

03-21-2012, 08:00 AM	#4
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	What an idiot, you'd think he'd have the sense to turn autopilot off coming in to an area with as much boat traffic! What a DUMBO!!

03-21-2012, 09:23 AM	#8
NEEFFF Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCaL Posts: 224	damn thats insaneee

03-21-2012, 09:46 AM	#10
GR6RR Lucky Fisher Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: too far inland Posts: 366	I'm always looking out for those boaters... I cannot trust that they see us paddling in front of them. So I paddle out of their way all the time. Better safe than sorry. In the incident of the kayaker from down under, I'm glad all turn out alive and in good condition. Fcuk a beer! you owe me a new boat and some extra for the pain and suffering. __________________

03-21-2012, 10:16 AM	#11
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Holy Crap. Maybe I have a too vivid imagination but I can easily picture that mutilated kayak replaced by a body. There's a closed casket afair. I know this was macho Australia, but a post crash change of clothes, a beer, and ride to the dock seams a bit slim on the restitution. How about a day in court, huge fines, monitary restitution, and maybe a bit o time in jail. Or seeing that this was in Australia, at least a major beat down in the marina parking lot. I rode a bike on my commute commute for years and have the same defensive attitude on my kayak. I just assume they dont see me. Mike

03-21-2012, 03:22 PM	#12
mazilla advocatus diaboli Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 154	That's why I carry a flare gun and an air horn...leftovers from PBing but I don't feel right without them(and then some). Crazy ish.....

03-21-2012, 05:43 PM	#13
Gigafish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 311	Incredible this guy is alive. Wow I am shocked and amazed. I am definitely getting a blow horn.

03-22-2012, 07:49 AM	#15
silverbullet Crusty Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 125	After changing shorts and drinking the beer he should have beat the captains arse.... What an idiot. Glad the Yak'r is ok... __________________ pastor maximus felis domestica Bobby