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

rpd · 10-06-2014, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

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

x100. Loses all effect after it has been pointed out. Thanks Rick for getting back into the water and apparently "JUST STANDING BY".

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Yes rick deserves credit for standing by...

I give rick credit for coming over and trying to help out where he could, he stood by and helped out with holding onto my pfd and waders.

The fact is he did not save my life.... he didn't have to, but he could have if I was in serious trouble. The fact is "I" righted my kayak, an "I" climbed back on. Let's not forget Jorge was there too.

What saved me is simply being prepared. Having the right tools in the right place and having trained myself for just such a situation. Like Jorge said there are no heros here, everybody did what they were supposed to do, and stood by ready to help if needed.

I would think this would be a humbling experience for anyone but I guess "YOU" swallowed too much water and the saltiness just got "YOUR" head.

old_rookie · 10-07-2014, 08:37 PM

glad this was a good ending.
Cool that Rick took the time out of his trip to jump in and put your stuff into the kayak.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 10-08-2014, 08:33 AM

Glad that all turned out well. It did demonstrate why I am not a fan of purely inflatable PFDs. You should not have to remove a safety item in order to get in your kayak.
It was noted that you had to remove your waders as well, were you wearing a wading belt? I see a lot of guys in waders without the belt and that is not a good idea.

People have a tendency to overestimate their skills and underestimate the ocean. There is always another day to go out, no point in risking things on crappy days.

Great to see everyone pitch in so this was a happy ending.

captnblood34 · 10-08-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

People have a tendency to overestimate their skills and underestimate the ocean. .

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Too true

10-08-2014, 08:33 AM	#3
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Glad that all turned out well. It did demonstrate why I am not a fan of purely inflatable PFDs. You should not have to remove a safety item in order to get in your kayak. It was noted that you had to remove your waders as well, were you wearing a wading belt? I see a lot of guys in waders without the belt and that is not a good idea. People have a tendency to overestimate their skills and underestimate the ocean. There is always another day to go out, no point in risking things on crappy days. Great to see everyone pitch in so this was a happy ending. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

10-07-2014, 08:37 PM	#2
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	glad this was a good ending. Cool that Rick took the time out of his trip to jump in and put your stuff into the kayak.