The Official 'I ALMOST DIED' Thread

[Deamon]

New experience this week almost dying...was going at a fairly high rate of speed (3 mph?) and had to perform evasive maneuvers to avoid slamming into this obstacle in the dark. Had to stop, breath in a bag and drink 3 beers to settle down. Thinking this panga was abandoned in/near this weeks XL surf and eventually flipped and floated out. Drugs or humans...? Jorge might know...I'M JUST SAYING.

[jorluivil]

My cousin Joaquin decided to not take my pool noodle advice.

[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.

[FullFlavorPike]

Originally Posted by Deamon

New experience this week almost dying...was going at a fairly high rate of speed (3 mph?) and had to perform evasive maneuvers to avoid slamming into this obstacle in the dark. Had to stop, breath in a bag and drink 3 beers to settle down. Thinking this panga was abandoned in/near this weeks XL surf and eventually flipped and floated out. Drugs or humans...? Jorge might know...I'M JUST SAYING.

Tow it home. Free boat!