awesome read, thanks Bob!
Sorry about the mishap guys.

It happens. Jasmin ate it the other day, pulled too hard on a kelp, on a side of the kayak. Got too comfortable on a new kayak. Broke off, got ejected on another side of the yak. Lost some gear. It sucks.
When it happens, we need to be there for each other and help out. Wear a life jacket!!!
You all had a great day, and no one was hurt.