Re: [Paddlewise] Precautions against kayak theft

From: John Kirk-Anderson <jka_at_netaccess.co.nz>
Date: Fri, 28 May 2004 10:59:03 +1200
on 28/5/04 05:45, Margot Pantalone at mpantalo_at_tennessee.edu wrote:

>>>
> I think simply putting some weight in ours once the vehicle is parked
> would work. ..... A Nordkapp would be an
> advantage in this situation.
> 
> Margot
> >>>>> 


Tut, tut! 

My Nordkapp is Kevlar and needs tying down to assist gravity!

Re marking the kayak with your name, that could also have an advantage in an
emergency if the kayak was found first, as has happened here. Too late for
the paddler in our case, but a name would have helped, especially for his
next-of-kin.

I have printed my contact details on sheets of paper, soaked them in resin,
and then laid them up in several places inside with a layer of thin cloth
over the top. Some were in easy-to-see places for safety and deterrence,
while others were tucked away to aid identification and/or prosecution in
the event of theft. Removing them would be time consuming and leave obvious
marks, which would put off many crims.

Cheers

JKA

-- 
John Kirk-Anderson
Banks Peninsula
NEW ZEALAND
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