kayaker missing near Newport - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

old_rookie · 08-07-2011, 07:22 AM

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — The Coast Guard says it has suspended the search for a 53-year-old kayaker who went missing several days ago off Newport Beach.

The search was suspended late Saturday after crews spent 52 hours looking 2,446 square miles without finding any signs of the man or his green kayak.

The man told a relative Wednesday that he was going to sea for a few hours but never came back.

Family members told the Coast Guard that he is an experienced kayaker and rarely wears a life jacket.

The Associated Press

The Kid · 08-07-2011, 07:34 AM

God help his soul.

jerr-dog · 08-07-2011, 06:29 PM

Wow scary. I hope he turns up.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 08-08-2011, 09:48 AM

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A family member told the Coast Guard that the man almost never wears a lifejacket when kayaking, officials said

Why do people always have to learn this lesson the hard way. Not much hope for him at this point so I just hope others can learn from his mistake.

jorluivil · 08-08-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

Why do people always have to learn this lesson the hard way. Not much hope for him at this point so I just hope others can learn from his mistake.

I'm surprised at how many yakkers you see out there without PFD's. For me, a PFD is like a car seat belt, I don't go anywhere unless I have it on.

Hamachijohn · 08-08-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

Why do people always have to learn this lesson the hard way. Not much hope for him at this point so I just hope others can learn from his mistake.

A radio, gps, whistle, compass and a few others should always be on the PFD as well.

Here in norcal, a windsurfer had a PFD and radio, but the battery ran out. She ended up spending overnight in the bay waters. Another lesson about having equipment that is fully charged.

RIP.

wade · 08-08-2011, 11:15 AM

FYI, another hard lesson i learned like the stupid worthless 5Watt powerless VHF...
during that rescue with erinoo aka Eric N. a few months ago, I was wailing on my rape whistle to Darkhorse and he couldnt hear me in a motoring skiff from -75 Yards away....i almost passed out from lack of oxygen....saw thousands of stars i blew so hard....i asked him once yakside during the rescue, and he confirmed he didnt hear my whistle till -40 yards or closer..

PFD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bigbarrels · 08-08-2011, 04:31 PM

PFD's are a must!! I wouldn't be typing right now if it wasn't for my PFD.....BE smart OTW and be sure to have your safety equipment ready and within reach when the stuff hits the fan

just my .02

08-08-2011, 11:15 AM	#7
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	FYI, another hard lesson i learned like the stupid worthless 5Watt powerless VHF... during that rescue with erinoo aka Eric N. a few months ago, I was wailing on my rape whistle to Darkhorse and he couldnt hear me in a motoring skiff from -75 Yards away....i almost passed out from lack of oxygen....saw thousands of stars i blew so hard....i asked him once yakside during the rescue, and he confirmed he didnt hear my whistle till -40 yards or closer.. PFD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________

08-08-2011, 04:31 PM	#8
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	PFD's are a must!! I wouldn't be typing right now if it wasn't for my PFD.....BE smart OTW and be sure to have your safety equipment ready and within reach when the stuff hits the fan just my .02 __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

08-07-2011, 07:22 AM	#1
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — The Coast Guard says it has suspended the search for a 53-year-old kayaker who went missing several days ago off Newport Beach. The search was suspended late Saturday after crews spent 52 hours looking 2,446 square miles without finding any signs of the man or his green kayak. The man told a relative Wednesday that he was going to sea for a few hours but never came back. Family members told the Coast Guard that he is an experienced kayaker and rarely wears a life jacket. The Associated Press

08-07-2011, 07:34 AM	#2
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	God help his soul.

08-07-2011, 06:29 PM	#3
jerr-dog Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Bay Posts: 39	Wow scary. I hope he turns up.