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

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.

03-21-2012, 09:46 AM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
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	#4
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.