Re: [Paddlewise] keys

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I found a keychain in a sailing shop recently.  It is
the size of a basic keychain, but when it hits the
water a small baloon stored inside it is inflated. 
This device is supposed to bring the keys to the
surface.  Its an interesting concept, though I agree
that its not entirely idiot-proof.  The cost was about
$7.  Sadly, I don't recall the brand name of the
product.

  
--- "Bradford R. Crain" <crainb_at_pdx.edu> wrote:

>    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.
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