Worst La Jolla report ever. 9.15.18 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ggiannig89 · 09-15-2018, 08:49 PM

Wow. I’m speechless. Sorry you had to go through this. Definitely makes me a little uncomfortable. Thoughts and prayers to the the guy and his family through this ordeal.

jbl_91762 · 09-15-2018, 09:05 PM

Oh my! Its never easy to witness a life threatening situation, but you potentially saved the mans life and you should have no ill feelings or regrets about anything! Not everyone we come across is the friendly type many times its a simple head nod now a days for a hello. Dont let this discourage you from going out alone, however maybe we ALL should start wearing our life vests. I am guilty of kayaking my local waters without mine (its strapped down in the bungee) but I feel I am a strong swimmer and in well above average shape, however, you never know right?! What story Marine and know that you did all you could. Hope the other yak gent finds his Lexa. and yes that definetly is the worst lajolla report. I pray the guy pulls through, so sad.

bolocop · 09-15-2018, 09:11 PM

JBL...OP states the victim was wearing his life vest. Life vests provide buoyancy but not necessarily makes you float face up?

steveooo · 09-15-2018, 10:02 PM

Woah, thats heavy. I cant imagine. I pray you get the peace you deserve in this situation. Also pray for our fellow yakker, that he ends up ok.

yakety-yak · 09-15-2018, 10:28 PM

Likely over-exerted himself on his power-launch...outbacks aren't exactly performance models. Good lookin'-out...sounds like you might've gotten to him in time. Oh, and anyone who needs proof paddle vests don't offer all the righteous protection of a full-y blown PFD, here you go.

Orca Winfrey · 09-15-2018, 10:54 PM

Holy crap! You are a hero. Hope the guy lives.

Gigafish · 09-15-2018, 10:57 PM

Wow, tough spot to be in. Hope you are ok and the guy you saved.

tennesseestud · 09-15-2018, 09:08 PM

Way to do what you could. It sounds like you did the best and acted fast in a bad situation. I'll be thinking of him and his family and trying to remember each day is a gift.

09-15-2018, 09:11 PM	#3
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	JBL...OP states the victim was wearing his life vest. Life vests provide buoyancy but not necessarily makes you float face up? Last edited by bolocop; 09-15-2018 at 09:25 PM.

09-15-2018, 10:28 PM	#5
yakety-yak D-T-B Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SoCal/SoCo (OC) Posts: 62	Likely over-exerted himself on his power-launch...outbacks aren't exactly performance models. Good lookin'-out...sounds like you might've gotten to him in time. Oh, and anyone who needs proof paddle vests don't offer all the righteous protection of a full-y blown PFD, here you go. Last edited by yakety-yak; 09-15-2018 at 10:45 PM.

09-15-2018, 08:49 PM	#1
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	Wow. I’m speechless. Sorry you had to go through this. Definitely makes me a little uncomfortable. Thoughts and prayers to the the guy and his family through this ordeal.

09-15-2018, 09:05 PM	#2
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 348	Oh my! Its never easy to witness a life threatening situation, but you potentially saved the mans life and you should have no ill feelings or regrets about anything! Not everyone we come across is the friendly type many times its a simple head nod now a days for a hello. Dont let this discourage you from going out alone, however maybe we ALL should start wearing our life vests. I am guilty of kayaking my local waters without mine (its strapped down in the bungee) but I feel I am a strong swimmer and in well above average shape, however, you never know right?! What story Marine and know that you did all you could. Hope the other yak gent finds his Lexa. and yes that definetly is the worst lajolla report. I pray the guy pulls through, so sad.

09-15-2018, 10:02 PM	#4
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	Woah, thats heavy. I cant imagine. I pray you get the peace you deserve in this situation. Also pray for our fellow yakker, that he ends up ok.

09-15-2018, 10:54 PM	#6
Orca Winfrey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: The I. E. Posts: 353	Holy crap! You are a hero. Hope the guy lives.

09-15-2018, 10:57 PM	#7
Gigafish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 311	Wow, tough spot to be in. Hope you are ok and the guy you saved.

09-15-2018, 09:08 PM	#8
tennesseestud Junior Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 3	Way to do what you could. It sounds like you did the best and acted fast in a bad situation. I'll be thinking of him and his family and trying to remember each day is a gift.