Video of Kayak accident - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bmercury · 10-03-2014, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by the dude

Glad you are OK, but I'm having trouble seeing the how the risk is worth it...especially after hearing about some divers dying this last week.

Not just this last week. It happens consistently every single season and nothing is changing. You should have to have an instructor level safety certification to even take lobster.

Lipripper92592 · 10-03-2014, 11:34 AM

All I can say is Rick is a HERO!!!!! and then sum! You just saved me $200 as well, I was thinking of getting one of the auto inflating PFDs....after watching that eat you alive....better stick with what I have now.
That was a struggle......and a blessing in surprise.
Now you have been....UN Rick Rolled!

Old Man in the Sea · 10-03-2014, 11:56 AM

OMG GOD is good AND put Rick there to help at the perfect time...glad it had a good end to the story...

Monovasia · 10-03-2014, 12:41 PM

How many times has each of us gone out in low light, marginal conditions alone or fished away from partners?

Thank GOD the water was warm, there were people around, and it was successful.

Good job keeping calm and working the problem....

That was sobering

mclanea · 10-03-2014, 12:59 PM

And my blood pressure just shot up while watching that. Awesome that you were able to help... think we all need more practice.

jorluivil · 10-03-2014, 02:52 PM

There are no hero's here, just a couple of guys that helped a buddy out.

da22y · 10-03-2014, 11:52 AM

Wow, the tankwell was filled with water, scupper holes blocked , not draining.

Water leak inside the haul , bad x 2...
I will suggest buy some air bladders to fill major cavities underdeck that is not being used.

http://www.nrs.com/category/3049/kay...ring/flotation.

Nice to have a Guardian Angel around, but just in case he is busy , the air bladder can do great help.

easyday · 10-05-2014, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bmercury

Not just this last week. It happens consistently every single season and nothing is changing. You should have to have an instructor level safety certification to even take lobster.

Not trying to thread jack but I disagree completely. I wont get into an argument but this is absurd.........

10-03-2014, 11:56 AM	#3
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	God is good OMG GOD is good AND put Rick there to help at the perfect time...glad it had a good end to the story...

10-03-2014, 12:41 PM	#4
Monovasia Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 38	This video should be Stickied... How many times has each of us gone out in low light, marginal conditions alone or fished away from partners? Thank GOD the water was warm, there were people around, and it was successful. Good job keeping calm and working the problem.... That was sobering

10-03-2014, 02:52 PM	#6
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	There are no hero's here, just a couple of guys that helped a buddy out. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

10-03-2014, 11:34 AM	#2
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	All I can say is Rick is a HERO!!!!! and then sum! You just saved me $200 as well, I was thinking of getting one of the auto inflating PFDs....after watching that eat you alive....better stick with what I have now. That was a struggle......and a blessing in surprise. Now you have been....UN Rick Rolled!

10-03-2014, 12:59 PM	#5
mclanea Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rolando Posts: 85	And my blood pressure just shot up while watching that. Awesome that you were able to help... think we all need more practice.

10-03-2014, 11:52 AM	#7
da22y Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 265	Wow, the tankwell was filled with water, scupper holes blocked , not draining. Water leak inside the haul , bad x 2... I will suggest buy some air bladders to fill major cavities underdeck that is not being used. http://www.nrs.com/category/3049/kay...ring/flotation. Nice to have a Guardian Angel around, but just in case he is busy , the air bladder can do great help.