Re: [Paddlewise] Biddeford capsizes

Kirk,

Google Earth reveals some interesting looking terrain. I am sure, in
conditions.

Wood Island is here:

  43027'20.23"N
  70020'0.02"W

Biddeford Pool is due west.

A little digging at local weather conditions reveal:
Clear skies, visibility 10 miles, 10 knot East Wind, High tide around
4:20 PM. Air temp was unusually warm Tuesday afternoon at 80 degrees.

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I did find this juxtaposition of facts and quotes from the article a
bit disconcerting, if accurate.

1) 6:30 PM, 5' seas, 44 degree water

2) "Both kayakers were equipped with life jackets and strobe lights.
Andrusic also wore a dry suit and Gutmann wore a short wet suit"

3) "Both Gutmann and Andrusic had years of kayaking experience and
their gear was appropriate for cold-water paddling, according to
Marine Patrol Sgt. Rick LaFlamme."

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I wouldn't be wearing a shorty in this circumstance.

The early signs are VHF radios would have been good to have along.

And the Marine Sgt. needs a refresher on immersion gear.
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