The Official 'I ALMOST DIED' Thread

[PapaDave]

This last Saturday launched the kayak at DP. About two miles off shore it seemed real sluggish and started to lean to one side. Opening the hatch I discovered a large amount of water inside (Hand pumps stink BTW). Did make it back in, although very slowly.

Seems I forgot to screw the rear plugs back in from washing the yak out last time.

I almost DIED!!!!!

[wiredantz]

Originally Posted by PapaDave

This last Saturday launched the kayak at DP. About two miles off shore it seemed real sluggish and started to lean to one side. Opening the hatch I discovered a large amount of water inside (Hand pumps stink BTW). Did make it back in, although very slowly.

Seems I forgot to screw the rear plugs back in from washing the yak out last time.

I almost DIED!!!!!

I was thinking that if you forget to put those rear plugs back in, you will have a real problem. glad you ok. Bet your heart was pumpin!

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by PapaDave

This last Saturday launched the kayak at DP. About two miles off shore it seemed real sluggish and started to lean to one side. Opening the hatch I discovered a large amount of water inside (Hand pumps stink BTW). Did make it back in, although very slowly.

Seems I forgot to screw the rear plugs back in from washing the yak out last time.

I almost DIED!!!!!

I've removed the plugs on my PA twice, one of the two times I almost forgot to put them back, I think I remembered the next day. Now, if I wash the inside of the kayak I just scoop up the water with a large towel. I'd rather go through the extra work than to have something happen on the water because I forgot to put my plugs back in.

Glad you made it back OK. Sh*t can go south in an instant.

[King Saba]

Originally Posted by PapaDave

This last Saturday launched the kayak at DP. About two miles off shore it seemed real sluggish and started to lean to one side. Opening the hatch I discovered a large amount of water inside (Hand pumps stink BTW). Did make it back in, although very slowly.

Seems I forgot to screw the rear plugs back in from washing the yak out last time.

I almost DIED!!!!!

Damn. Glad you made it back ok. I've had similar instances where I've forgotten the plug, luckily I was only fishing in harbors.