[Paddlewise] keys

   This is an abbreviated trip report. Four kayakers spent a week on the
west coast of Vancouver Island. Two vehicles were involved. Neither driver
had spare car keys. None of the four had a cell phone. The launch site was
at the end of a bumpy logging road in the middle of nowhere. On the second
day of paddling, a set of keys went into Davy Jones' locker in about 30-40
feet of water.
   I will spare you the details of extracting ourselves from this dilemma.
Let's just say it involved understanding kayak guides equipped with cell
phones, a very experienced tow truck driver, a locksmith who doesn't work
on cars, and a clever woman working at an electric supply store who makes
perfect keys.
   The main point is...never go anywhere remote without spare keys. In real
life, stuff happens.

-- 
Bradford R. Crain
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