Video of Kayak accident - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

KayakDiverRick · 10-03-2014, 09:39 AM

I was out diving the other night and at the end of my dive I ran into Tony of Team Sewer. Tony had just rolled his kayak and was in the water. He provided the details of the mishap in another thread. I happened to have my GoPro running and wanted to share the video. I hope Tony doesn't mind me sharing as I thought it could be helpful for promoting kayaking safety:

ful-rac · 10-03-2014, 09:50 AM

Ow wow you have the video?!

addicted2sp33d · 10-03-2014, 10:15 AM

BWE is an awesome community full of terrific people.

octico · 10-03-2014, 10:21 AM

Wow that is some crazy footage. Glad everything turned out well.

battleborn · 10-03-2014, 10:30 AM

Thanks for the share

Cbad Mike · 10-03-2014, 10:43 AM

Wow.

FISH11 · 10-03-2014, 10:49 AM

It's great to have a video that shows what Tony explained it his thread. People need to take heed because as you see, it is so much harder in the dark. If you go out alone and have a similar problem, you provably are not coming back. Practice all aspects of self rescue and carry extra safety gear and wear a PDF. Good thing everything came out OK. The missing or damaged gear can be replaced, your life is something else. Thanks for sharing this video, it will save some lives.

DanaPT · 10-03-2014, 10:53 AM

crazy chit can happen out there. the buddy system is the best option.

Dannowar · 10-03-2014, 11:15 AM

Man I wouldn't have gone out in the in a million years. Props for lending a hand. Glad tony and you are safe. Karma jackpot

bwana · 10-03-2014, 11:34 AM

Tony has a Guardian Angel and his name is Rick.

makobob · 10-03-2014, 11:39 AM

Well done guys, being prepaired, pre planning paid off and saved the night.

the dude · 10-03-2014, 12:14 PM

Glad you are OK, but I'm having trouble seeing the how the risk is worth it...especially after hearing about some divers dying this last week.

bmercury · 10-03-2014, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the dude

Glad you are OK, but I'm having trouble seeing the how the risk is worth it...especially after hearing about some divers dying this last week.

Not just this last week. It happens consistently every single season and nothing is changing. You should have to have an instructor level safety certification to even take lobster.

Lipripper92592 · 10-03-2014, 12:34 PM

All I can say is Rick is a HERO!!!!! and then sum! You just saved me $200 as well, I was thinking of getting one of the auto inflating PFDs....after watching that eat you alive....better stick with what I have now.
That was a struggle......and a blessing in surprise.
Now you have been....UN Rick Rolled!

da22y · 10-03-2014, 12:52 PM

Wow, the tankwell was filled with water, scupper holes blocked , not draining.

Water leak inside the haul , bad x 2...
I will suggest buy some air bladders to fill major cavities underdeck that is not being used.

http://www.nrs.com/category/3049/kay...ring/flotation.

Nice to have a Guardian Angel around, but just in case he is busy , the air bladder can do great help.

Old Man in the Sea · 10-03-2014, 12:56 PM

OMG GOD is good AND put Rick there to help at the perfect time...glad it had a good end to the story...

Monovasia · 10-03-2014, 01:41 PM

How many times has each of us gone out in low light, marginal conditions alone or fished away from partners?

Thank GOD the water was warm, there were people around, and it was successful.

Good job keeping calm and working the problem....

That was sobering

mclanea · 10-03-2014, 01:59 PM

And my blood pressure just shot up while watching that. Awesome that you were able to help... think we all need more practice.

YakDout · 10-03-2014, 03:01 PM

Ricks the man! But I didn't even see his name come up in the other post???

YakDout · 10-03-2014, 03:02 PM

Credit was definitely due for that one

10-03-2014, 09:39 AM	#1
KayakDiverRick Junior Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 3	Video of Kayak accident I was out diving the other night and at the end of my dive I ran into Tony of Team Sewer. Tony had just rolled his kayak and was in the water. He provided the details of the mishap in another thread. I happened to have my GoPro running and wanted to share the video. I hope Tony doesn't mind me sharing as I thought it could be helpful for promoting kayaking safety:

10-03-2014, 09:50 AM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Ow wow you have the video?! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

10-03-2014, 10:43 AM	#6
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Wow. __________________ [SIGPIC]

10-03-2014, 10:49 AM	#7
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	It's great to have a video that shows what Tony explained it his thread. People need to take heed because as you see, it is so much harder in the dark. If you go out alone and have a similar problem, you provably are not coming back. Practice all aspects of self rescue and carry extra safety gear and wear a PDF. Good thing everything came out OK. The missing or damaged gear can be replaced, your life is something else. Thanks for sharing this video, it will save some lives. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

10-03-2014, 11:15 AM	#9
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Man I wouldn't have gone out in the in a million years. Props for lending a hand. Glad tony and you are safe. Karma jackpot __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

10-03-2014, 10:15 AM	#3
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	BWE is an awesome community full of terrific people.

10-03-2014, 10:21 AM	#4
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Wow that is some crazy footage. Glad everything turned out well.

10-03-2014, 10:30 AM	#5
battleborn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 221	Thanks for the share

10-03-2014, 10:53 AM	#8
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	crazy chit can happen out there. the buddy system is the best option.

10-03-2014, 11:34 AM	#10
bwana Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: El Toro, CA Posts: 244	Tony has a Guardian Angel and his name is Rick.

10-03-2014, 11:39 AM	#11
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Well done guys, being prepaired, pre planning paid off and saved the night. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

10-03-2014, 12:14 PM	#12
the dude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley Center Posts: 271	Glad you are OK, but I'm having trouble seeing the how the risk is worth it...especially after hearing about some divers dying this last week. __________________ The dude abides.

10-03-2014, 12:34 PM	#14
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	All I can say is Rick is a HERO!!!!! and then sum! You just saved me $200 as well, I was thinking of getting one of the auto inflating PFDs....after watching that eat you alive....better stick with what I have now. That was a struggle......and a blessing in surprise. Now you have been....UN Rick Rolled!

10-03-2014, 12:52 PM	#15
da22y Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 265	Wow, the tankwell was filled with water, scupper holes blocked , not draining. Water leak inside the haul , bad x 2... I will suggest buy some air bladders to fill major cavities underdeck that is not being used. http://www.nrs.com/category/3049/kay...ring/flotation. Nice to have a Guardian Angel around, but just in case he is busy , the air bladder can do great help.

10-03-2014, 12:56 PM	#16
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	God is good OMG GOD is good AND put Rick there to help at the perfect time...glad it had a good end to the story...

10-03-2014, 01:41 PM	#17
Monovasia Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 38	This video should be Stickied... How many times has each of us gone out in low light, marginal conditions alone or fished away from partners? Thank GOD the water was warm, there were people around, and it was successful. Good job keeping calm and working the problem.... That was sobering

10-03-2014, 01:59 PM	#18
mclanea Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rolando Posts: 85	And my blood pressure just shot up while watching that. Awesome that you were able to help... think we all need more practice.

10-03-2014, 03:01 PM	#19
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Ricks the man! But I didn't even see his name come up in the other post???

10-03-2014, 03:02 PM	#20
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Credit was definitely due for that one