Re: [Paddlewise] California Kayak Hero

On Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 5:42 AM, Steve Holtzman <sh_at_actglobal.net> wrote:

> There's a real live kayak hero up in Northern California. Check it out.
>
> http://www.halfmoonbayreview.com/articles/2008/10/08/news/doc48ed19f616d1414
> 1217057.txt<http://www.halfmoonbayreview.com/articles/2008/10/08/news/doc48ed19f616d14141217057.txt>
>
> Very interesting story and not the first time that particular kayak
instructor has saved people in that area. Thirty years ago I participated in
the recovery of a 16-foot aluminum fishing boat which had overturned in very
heavy swells in that area (just north of Pillar Point). Same scenario; e.g.:
fishing trip, no one wearing life jackets, no way to call for help.The 50'
power boat just ahead of me recovered the bodies.  Pillar Point harbormaster
was instrumental in that, too. I bet they participate in lots of rescues.

I wonder what they are thinking with no PFDs on as the boat goes up and down
15 feet at a time.

Thanks for the post.


Craig Jungers
Moses Lake, WA
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